CWC 2019: Ranking the best finisher of each team

#4 Marcus Stoinis (Australia)

Marcus Stoinis

One of the better things to happen for Australia during their fall-out after the Sandpaper Gate controversy was the arrival of Marcus Stoinis as one of the core members of their limited-overs setup. In past twelve months or so, Stoinis has shown his ability with the bat as a reliable finisher alongside Glenn Maxwell in the national colours.

Stoinis is a handy all-rounder and can smack the ball a fair distance to provide the flourish during the later stages of the game. Batting at No. 6, the 29-year old has played some spectacular cameos and has even shown the ability to bat long and take the game close and deep.

The all-rounder has batted 14 innings at number six in ODIs and scored close to 500 runs with an impressive strike rate of 95. Australia will hope that he continues his rich vein of form even in the World Cup.

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#3 Andre Russell (West Indies)

Andre Russell

One of the most dangerous T20 batsmen of all time, all eyes will be on West Indies’ Andre Russell who will don the Maroon jersey for his team at the World Cup 2019. After a destructive IPL season, a lot will rest upon him to play the finisher’s role for the Caribbean team.

While there was never a question on his prowess with the bat, there has always been concerns over his ability to replicate his exploits in the 50-over format. He’s been ever so consistent in the shortest version but has often failed to produce a similar show for his national team.

In the last four years, the right-hander managed to play only one ODI for West Indies. If the ‘Men in Maroon’ are to do well in this World Cup, Russell will have to deliver the knockout punch with his bat to give the much-needed impetus at the back end of the innings.