Welcome Folks! We are back with an interesting countdown regarding the top best destroyers in world cricket who can change the face of the game with their brilliant batting performance in seconds.Cricket is a game which is a combination of both batting and bowling performances but due to the invention of T20 cricket and inclusion of new rules, the game has now been in the favor of the batsmen.This certainly has created difficulties for the bowlers but at the other end it had increased the quality in the performances of the batsmen who have made their way into the limelight by surviving some brilliant bowling spells by producing some quality knocks. Modern day cricket is all about entertainment and there are only some few gifted players who have that unique ability to entertain the crowd in any situation.These players not only can play some big shots regularly but can also anchor an innings in their own way coz they are best people in the business. Here in this post we feel privileged to put in front of you a list of those top game-changers who can turn the cards in the blink of an eye.
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10.Corey Anderson
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This big hitter from New Zealand is a familiar name when it comes to finishes.From holding the
record for the second fastest century in ODI's to the awesome yet dependable 44 ball 95 in a must win game for Mumbai Indians, this man surely had learnt the art of handling pressure, being under some experienced guys.Though this man has produced only a handful of knocks, but whenever he has produced them they have come big. Being a tall personality,its not at all difficult for him to hit the ball out of the ground and with this hard-hitting nature under his ranks he is sure to be the next big thing of cricket and for this reason he surely deserves a place in the top 10.
This big hitter from New Zealand is a familiar name when it comes to finishes.From holding the
record for the second fastest century in ODI's to the awesome yet dependable 44 ball 95 in a must win game for Mumbai Indians, this man surely had learnt the art of handling pressure, being under some experienced guys.Though this man has produced only a handful of knocks, but whenever he has produced them they have come big. Being a tall personality,its not at all difficult for him to hit the ball out of the ground and with this hard-hitting nature under his ranks he is sure to be the next big thing of cricket and for this reason he surely deserves a place in the top 10.
9.Kevin Pietersen
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KP,when we hear these two letters the only thing that strikes our mind is the switch-hit! This South African born English player, being out of favour for his national team,this man surely is a steal when it comes to domestic competitions.He has that capacity to turn the game upside down when he is in full swing.Though he has not featured in competitive cricket for over an year and a half yet he has plenty of cricket left in him. From that stylish stance to his mind-boggling reverse hits this man is surely missed by many cricket maniacs. He has been the saviour of English cricket for over the years and has been the most successful batsmen for them. People are eagerly waiting for his return to the internationals because he can entertain the crowd like no one else.
8.Glenn Maxwell
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Glenn Maxwell is the recent talk of the town for his extra-ordinary batting skills.This Tasmanian has been the dominant batsman in the recent days.Let it be Internationals,Big Bash or the Indian Premier League, he has not left any stone unturned. From gaining a little bit of fame in Mumbai Indians, for the hefty amount paid to him,his move to the Kings XI Punjab surely changed both the team's as well as Maxwell's fortune.Being in KXIP ,Maxwell has pulled quite a few stellar performances and single handedly has led the team to the victory.The recently concluded ICC Cricket World cup 2015 has also seen the quick fire knocks of Maxwell along with some innovative strokes and shots. This man can bat anywhere and can guide the innings so well because of his great cricketing brain.And because of these reasons,he has been the talk of the town in the world cricket.
7.Brendon McCullum
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The most fearless player right now in the modern day cricket, Brendon McCullum is a treat to watch when he bats. An able leader, extra-ordinary fielder and a fearless batsman, McCullum showed his prowess by single handedly guiding New Zealand to their maiden ICC World cup Finals this year. His cameos in the this year's world cup can never be forgotten. Some of his scores like 25 ball 77 against England and 19 ball 42 proves that he is an ultimate match winner.His match-winning innings of 302 in tests against India shows that he can play test cricket as well. He is also the best player when it comes to domestic circuit.let it be Knight Riders or the Super Kings, he has always provided the best starts for his team. How could any one forget Brendon McCullum's down the track sixes and cover drives. Well when it comes to something dependable this man rises for the occasion let it be Test, ODI's or T20.
6.David Warner
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One of the best player available in today's cricket, David Warner is the player you would definitely want to see in your team.The not-so-tall left hander is highly capable of hitting the tallest sixes even with the right hand! His unique ability to switch-hit at regular intervals has made him the ultimate match-winner. Let the situation be a high profile chase or to bat first, this little New South Welshman always sets the tone right for his team and changes the course of the game. He holds the unique record of hitting back-to-back centuries in T20 cricket. David Warner who nurtured in New South Wales team, gained fame through IPL by Delhi Daredevils team. Opening with Sehwag, he has produced some match-winning knocks for DD and became their regular opener. Thus from where the journey began it never came to an end & we hope that he produces much more entertaining knocks in future.
5.Yuvraj Singh
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The prince of Indian cricket team,Yuvraj Singh is the man not to be left out in this count-down. Though being out of the national team for quite a while,one cannot simply ignore Yuvi because he is the man of comebacks. His flamboyant approach towards his batting adds a crisp whenever he comes to bat. There are many instances where Yuvraj has changed the direction of the game all alone with his explosive hits. He was the man behind India's twin World Cup Victories (ICC World T20 2007 & ICC Cricket World Cup 2011).From the tale of Six Sixes in Durban to being the man of the tournament in the World Cup,Yuvraj Singh has always proved that he is an ultimate fighter. The way franchises fought to buy Yuvi in 2015 IPL auctions is the proof which describes his calibre. Still we feel Yuvraj has plenty of cricket left in him despite not being in form now,but once if he settles then he is a tough customer to handle.
4.Kieron Pollard
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Power,Stamina,big hits,Match winner - this is what Kieron Pollard is all about. This tall Trinidian has been the soul for many teams.Let it be his International team or his domestic teams, the team highly believes and depends on Kieron Pollard because he can take the game away from the opposition at any moment. His first ever match winning performance came in to light when he scored a match winning 18 ball 54 against the New South Wales Blues in CLT20 2009. After that he never looked back and tried to prove himself every time he took the field. Soon Mumbai Indians,who were reeling for existence in IPL bought Pollard & then he turned out to be their lucky charm taking them to their maiden IPL final in 2010.Since then Pollard has been MI's most trusted and dependable player. Pollard has produced some match winning innings for West Indies as well. Wherever he has played, he has played the best competitive cricket possible and has surely enthralled the crowd.
3.Mahendra Singh Dhoni
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The man with midas touch - MS Dhoni is surely the greatest match winner ever produced in the history of cricket. Be it be tests, one dayers or T20's, MSD has be a strong force for the team. His knowledge about accessing a situation is the main reason why he has been so much successful in this game. Give him any kind of situation, any wicket to bat on, this man would surely come out victorious because the kind of temperament he has is outstanding. One can rarely see MSD losing his calm in the middle. There are many innings which describes this Mr.Cool's class and abilities. Ofcourse no one can forget MSD's 183 against Sri Lanka and 148 against Pakistan but the real point which proves that he is an ultimate match winner is his chasing abilities in pressure situations. The 91* against Sri Lanka in the 2011 World Cup Final and his performance against the Aussies in the 2012 CB series shows us how good he is at handling pressures. You can love him or hate him, but remember people you cannot ignore him because he is the most dedicated player ever born in the game of cricket.
2.Chris Gayle
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A countdown of the worlds best finishers without Chris Gayle is like sky without the stars. This talismanic Jamaican is a powerhouse when it comes to big hitting. No when can match his prowess when he is in full form. He always anchors his innings slowly and carefully because he trusts his ability so much that he can match up with any required run rate possible. He was the first batsman to hit a century in International cricket and also only man to hit 15 T20 centuries, 1 ODI double century and 2 Test Triple centuries. This shows that he is a complete player. There are many, many game changing innings of Gayle in cricket , some notable ones are obviously for his IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore where his 175* of 66 balls stands the best. Another best game changing innings of Gayle was his hundred in the BPL 2 semifinal where his team was reduced to 88/6. He has been an entertainer and a sure crowd puller in cricket with his long sixes or with his catchy dance moves. That is what makes him special.
1.AB De Villiers
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Yes its AB who stands tall amongst all the game changers! This man is a gifted player when it comes to changing a game. A true match winner in every sense, AB has a wide range of shots under his belt. Let it be anywhere in the ground, this man can reach there. Those reverse scoops, paddle scoops, lofted hits my goodness!! this man is a treat to watch. He is a very much technically sound player. Any situation, any ground , any bowler, any time AB can do it for his team. He is such a wonderful player that once to save a test match against Australia he defended the game by scoring 33 of 220 balls without a boundary!!! And now when we come to some fastest innings of AB, he holds the record for fastest ODI hundred of just 31 balls. This Mr.360 has even scored 149 of 44 balls, 162 of 66 balls in ODI's. An incredible player of such calibre AB is one of nicest human being and the true gentleman of cricket and that is why it makes him awesome.Our own Mr.Awesome!
So here we come to an end of this wonderful countdown. Hope that ypu enjoyed reading this. Feel free to comment down on your favourite ones!
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