The 5 best finishers in world cricket currently

#4 Glenn Maxwell (Australia)

Maxwell is an enigmatic batsman capable of turning matches on its head

The enigmatic Australian all-rounder has frustrated and mesmerised in equal measure in his international career. But, at present, under his new role, he seems to be one of the ideal batsmen to fit the finisher bill.

Blessed with the ability to combine raw strength with an incredible invention, Maxwell is capable of scoring at a fast clip. In addition, he is equally adept at handling both seam and spin, thus making him a difficult proposition to handle in the death overs.

Since his arrival on the international stage, Maxwell hasn’t yet done justice to his immense talent. Though he strikes at an impressive rate of over 120 runs per 100 balls, a middling average of around 32 is hardly an indicator of his vast potential.

Yet, the No.7 role he is being accorded now seems to be the perfect tonic for his ailments.

On his day, Maxwell can destroy the best of bowling attacks and hence, it is a shame that he hasn’t come up with more of those days.

Despite his skill warranting a place in the top three, his inconsistency consigns him to the No.4 spot.