IPL 2019: Best finisher from each team
Over the years in the Indian Premier League, the role of finishers has been important. Finishing matches in T20s is an art and a quality finisher can change the complexion of any game. Even in the upcoming season, the teams will look up to their finishers to help them win close matches. Here are the players who might end up as the best finishers.
Kedar Jadhav could help CSK in 2019
The presence of Kedar Jadhav will aid Chennai Super Kings to a great extent. He missed out last term due to an injury, but the defending champions will benefit immensely from his growing stature as a finisher. Jadhav has donned the role extremely well for Team India in recent times and the exposure will give him enough confidence. Jadhav can be CSK's main weapon.
Andre Russell is a proven match-winner for KKR
Andre Russell's exploits over the years for Kolkata Knight Riders are well known. The big-hitting West Indian has all the power to smash any bowler over the fence in this format. The all-rounder boasts of a stellar strike-rate of 177.29 in the IPL and that shows his character. Last season, Russell hit 316 runs at a strike-rate of 184.79. He is a T20 legend.
Mumbai Indians will look up to Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya has grown as a player over the years and his all-round skills are a big factor for any team. He has all the attributes of playing the big shots and scoring briskly when the need arises. Pandya will come at a crucial number seven position for Mumbai Indians and the onus will be on him to finish off the matches in style.
RCB will back Shivam Dube to come strong
Shivam Dube was a headline buy for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2019 auction. The side wanted a finisher badly and now the acquisition of Dube could power them. The all-rounder will be given the responsibility to get RCB past the finishing line. He has the credentials to hit the lusty blows and it could be a vital season for him.
DC need to back experienced Chris Morris
Chris Morris needs to be backed by Delhi Capitals as the finisher. The South African T20 specialist is aggressive and has the desired experience in the IPL. Delhi have a solid batting line-up this season and Morris adds that extra bit as a lower middle order batsman. Last season he played just four matches. This time DC need to show faith in him.
Sam Curran a vital utility player for KXIP
Kings XI Punjab lacked a finisher last season and they didn't address the position to perfection in the IPL 2019 auction. They invested aplenty in England's Sam Curran, who can eye that position. Curran is a bowling all-rounder and his exploits with the bat is something KXIP will need in 2019. The youngster has played 47 T20s and has a fifty to his name.
SRH and RR will look up to Pathan and Gowtham
Yusuf Pathan is someone who can finish matches for 2018 finalists Sunrisers Hyderabad. A lot will be riding on Pathan's shoulders. Can he show his yesteryear heroics? This remains an important question for SRH. Rajasthan Royals lack a genuine match-winning finisher. Krishnappa Gowtham is someone they will be looking up to. He will need to produce the goods throughout the season.
