The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) ended on May 26, with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) winning their third title by defeating the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final. Fans enjoyed a thrilling two months as ten teams competed for the top prize.
This season, fans saw many exciting moments, especially in the final overs of the games when players hit lots of boundaries. Finishers from most teams did their jobs well, hitting the ball all over the field and giving their teams the boost they needed.
Here are the top 5 best finishers of IPL 2024:
5. Heinrich Klaasen
Before the season began, there were high hopes because Heinrich Klaasen was playing very well. He continued to perform excellently for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, scoring over 450 runs in this year’s Indian Premier League.
The South African batter had a strike rate of around 180, which is very impressive. He also capitalized on the strong starts given by the top-order batsmen. Even though his form declined later in the season, he was still one of the best finishers this year.
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4. Dinesh Karthik
After announcing his retirement before the tournament began, Dinesh Karthik had an amazing season. In his final year, he played exceptionally well, either leading the batting after early losses or finishing the innings strong.
Karthik made impressive shots that few can, scoring crucial runs for his team. The Royal Challengers Bangalore wicket-keeper batter ended his career with over 300 runs this season and a strike rate of over 180.
3. Andre Russell
At the beginning of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, people were worried about Andre Russell’s future and current performance. However, the Kolkata Knight Riders supported him, and he performed well when it counted.
In the team’s first game of IPL 2024, he showed his skills and helped his team score a lot of runs. The West Indies player kept playing well throughout the season, leading his team to win the championship by winning the final game.
2. Nicholas Pooran
Even though the Lucknow Super Giants didn’t do well this season, Nicholas Pooran played consistently. The West Indies batter led the middle order and helped the team in important moments.
Not many players can hit the ball as powerfully as he can. He has quickly become a key player for the team. Because of his performances this season, the team management will likely want to keep him.
1. MS Dhoni
How can we leave out the legendary MS Dhoni when talking about the best finishers in cricket? This season was amazing for the veteran wicket-keeper batsman, as he played exceptionally well.
Dhoni had one of the highest strike rates this year. Though he faced fewer balls, he made a big impact for the Chennai Super Kings. It was great to see the old Dhoni with his long hair and powerful hitting, which was a real treat for cricket fans.
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