Top 10 specialists in Twenty20 cricket

#6 Andre Russell

Andre Russell launching into a six over long on

Franchises: Delhi Daredevils, Islamabad United, Jamaica Tallawahs, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sydney Thunder, Sylhet Royals, Worcestershire

Matches 282 | Runs 1473 | Strike Rate 144.27 | Batting Average 14.16 | Highest Score 79 | Wickets 330 | Economy Rate 5.88 | Bowling Strike Rate 19.5 | Best Bowling Figures 5/19 | 5w Once | Catches 48

He's a proper fast-bowling all-rounder. 'DreRus' is a finisher and an unapologetic one at that. Russell by his own admission likes the match scenario the most when there are 5-10 overs left, giving him the license to launch the ball into dizzy orbits. His preferred method is to play in the 'V', but aerially and with tremendous power. His attractive, explosive batting at in the death overs make many a totals chase-able as also set-up targets beyond reach.

Trivia: He has won both the Big Bash, the IPL and the World T20 tournaments.

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#5 Lasith Malinga

Mumbai Indians won 3 IPL titles on the back of Malinga's death bowling

Franchises: Melbourne Stars, Mumbai Indians, Ruhuna Royals, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Jamaica Tallawahs, Kent

Lasith Malinga's slinging action is as much a trademark as it is unorthodox. No one has quite figured out a fool-proof way to play his toe-crushing yorkers. He bowls them with unerring precision and is the go-to option for his captains in the death overs to stem the flow of runs. His variations - the slower ball and the bouncer are also equally hard to pick. He quit Test cricket at just the age of 27 to prolong his limited overs career and he's done so with great effect.

Matches 256 | Wickets 348 | Economy Rate 6.87 | Bowling Strike Rate 16.1 | Best Bowling Figures 6/7 | 5w 4 times | Catches 48

Trivia: He's the leading wicket taker of all time (154) in the IPL; all taken for Mumbai Indians