CWC 2019: Ranking the best finisher of each team

#2 Hardik Pandya (India)

Hardik Pandya

It seems that India has found a genuine finisher in Hardik Pandya in the limited-overs format of the game. Pandya fits into the Indian line up as a No. 7 batsman who can go gung-ho from ball one. His ability to take the attack to the opposition came to the fore in the recently concluded IPL. He was at the height of his powers, finishing games consistently for his franchise in the IPL.

Hardik will be a vital cog for Kohli-led side if they are to close out matches or set up huge scores in excess of 330 or 340. His clean striking and the confidence in his ability to clear the fence on most occasions makes him even more successful and thus, comes second in this list of best finishers at the World Cup 2019.

He has batted at number five in the warmup-game against New Zeland. Hence that could be his batting position in the main event too.

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#1 Jos Buttler (England)

Jos Buttler

There isn’t a better white-ball player than Jos Buttler who can torment the opposition at will. The 28-year old wicket-keeper batsman has been one of those players who has changed the perception of how England have played the limited overs cricket in recent times. If England goes in as the favourites to lift the World Cup, the onus will be on Buttler to provide the flourish with his attacking stroke play in the fag end of the innings.

His hard-hitting in death is a terrifying sign for any opposition. In the recently concluded series against Pakistan, Buttler even smashed the second-fastest ODI century for England off just 50 balls at Southampton. This goes to show the kind of form he’s in and can turn this destructive on his day. He is one of the primary reason why England posting a massive total in recent days.