Explore which team has the best finisher in IPL 2025, ranked based on recent form, power-hitting in death overs, and overall IPL performance. Check out the top-ranked finishers at batting positions No.6,7 and 8 who can turn games around in the final overs!
IPL 2025 Best Finisher Ranking
#10 Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG Finishers: Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed
- LSG has a strong middle order but a slightly weaker finishing lineup at positions 6, 7, and 8. The batting order may shuffle depending on match situations.
- Ayush Badoni – Recent form shows promise.
- Abdul Samad – Talented but inconsistent.
- Shahbaz Ahmed – A decent batter who can contribute crucial runs.
#9 Mumbai Indians (MI)
MI Finishers: Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner
- Mumbai Indians have a strong middle order but a relatively weaker finishing unit. However, Hardik Pandya remains an excellent finisher who can take charge in crunch situations.
- Robin Minz & Naman Dhir – Promising young talents but unproven at this level.
- Mitchell Santner – A decent batter who can contribute but isn’t a power-hitter
#8 Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
SRH Finishers: Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins, Brydon Carse
- Abhinav Manohar is a powerful hitter in the death overs and has shown his finishing abilities in domestic cricket.
- Pat Cummins provides stability in the lower order and can play crucial cameos under pressure.
- Brydon Carse, a bowling all-rounder, possesses big-hitting ability and can contribute valuable runs in the final overs.
#7 Rajasthan Royals (RR)
RR Finishers: Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Shimron Hetmyer and Shubham Dubey are powerful hitters in the death overs, capable of finishing games under pressure.
- Dubey showed glimpses of brilliance last season and will look to carry forward the momentum in IPL 2025.
- Wanindu Hasaranga is a capable batter who can contribute valuable runs when needed.
#6 Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
CSK Finishers: Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni
- MS Dhoni, one of the greatest finishers in cricket history, is now in the twilight of his career.
- Ravindra Jadeja has finishing abilities but lacks consistency.
- Sam Curran is a decent finisher with the ability to strike big in crucial situations.
#5 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
RCB Finishers: Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh/Manoj Bhandge
- Tim David is in good form and is one of the most explosive power hitters in death overs.
- Krunal Pandya, an experienced all-rounder, is a reliable batter who can finish games.
- Manoj Bhandge is an emerging talent known for his power-hitting in domestic cricket.
#4 Punjab Kings (PBKS)
PBKS Finishers: Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen
- Shashank Singh had an outstanding season last year and is a promising finisher.
- Suryansh Shedge is a young talent and a rookie for IPL, but his finishing abilities in domestic cricket are noteworthy.
- Marco Jansen’s batting has improved, and he possesses the power to clear the ropes with ease.
#3 Gujarat Titans (GT)
GT Finishers: Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Washington Sundar
- Rahul Tewatia is an underrated finisher known for his ability to handle pressure and strike big.
- Rashid Khan has finishing capabilities and can hit boundaries and sixes in the final overs.
- Washington Sundar provides a balanced option with his all-round abilities.
#2 Delhi Capitals (DC)
DC Finishers: Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma, Sameer Rizvi
- Axar Patel has significantly improved his batting and has become a crucial finisher for DC.
- Ashutosh Sharma impressed last season with his power-hitting and strike rate.
- Sameer Rizvi is another exciting prospect, capable of big hits under pressure.
#1 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
KKR Finishers: Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana
- Andre Russell is one of the best finishers in the world, known for his ability to single-handedly win games.
- Ramandeep Singh played crucial finishing knocks last season and has an aggressive batting style.
- Harshit Rana, though primarily a bowler, has shown flashes of big-hitting ability in the lower order.
