The best finisher in IPL history is Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He is a master of last overs and has led CSK to several tournament wins.
MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni is arguably one of the best finishers in IPL History. He is known for his ability to keep his team calm under pressure and blow the opposition away in the last overs.
He is also a good captain, guiding Chennai Super Kings to three IPL titles. His ability to score quick runs in the death overs has helped him win many close matches for CSK.
Dhoni has also a good record behind the stumps in IPL with 133 dismissals in 194 matches. He has a per match dismissal rate of 0.72, which indicates his activeness behind the stumps.
If he continues his current pace, Dhoni will become the first wicket-keeper to hit 250 maximums in the IPL. He has clobbered 229 maximums so far in the IPL and another 21 would take him past the mark.
AB de Villiers
While it is MS Dhoni who comes to mind first when it comes to the best finisher in IPL history, it's AB de Villiers who deserves a spot on this list. He's a 360-degree batsman who is known for his power-packed knocks.
In his illustrious career, he has played for various teams and helped them win multiple games. He is one of the most popular players in the IPL, as well as in the cricketing world.
He has played a crucial role in RCB's success over the years and is a crowd favourite at the M Chinnaswamy stadium. The South African batsman is also a very good wicket-keeper, who is renowned for his defensive skills.
Kieron Pollard
In the IPL, matches can go right down to the wire. When teams are chasing a score, it’s important to have a batsman who can see them over the line and win the match.
Pollard is a West Indian cricketer and has played for Mumbai Indians in the IPL for over 13 seasons. He has played a crucial role in MI winning five titles.
He has 3268 runs in 178 IPL games and a strike rate of nearly 150. He has also taken 65 scalps.
He is the longest serving player in the Mumbai Indians squad and has won many matches through his power hitting. He holds the record for the fastest 32-ball 60 in IPL history.
Virat Kohli
There are several players who have excelled in IPL, but Virat Kohli is probably one of the best finishers in IPL History. He has successfully finished off countless matches for his team with his cool and calm attitude.
He is regarded as the best finisher in IPL because he can steer his team to victory in high-pressure situations. He is also known for his calm head and clean hitting skills.
In IPL, there are many teams which rely on finishers who can give their team quick runs at the end of an inning to get them over the line. They usually bat at four or five and are very efficient at executing their power.
He has successfully got out on golden ducks seven times in his career so far, which is a huge achievement for him. It will be interesting to see if he improves on this in the future.
