Top 10 specialists in Twenty20 cricket

Modified May 11, 2018 19:42 IST

Chris Gayle who has 21 centuries in the game's shortest format, poses with KXIP co-owner Preity Zinta

#2 Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum hoisting a six over extra cover playing for Brisbane Heat

Franchises: Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kings XI Punjab, Brisbane Heat, Canterbury, Chennai Super Kings, Glamorgan, Gujarat Lions, Lahore Qalandars, Otago, Sussex, Trinbago Knight Riders

Swashbuckling is the best word to describe his modus operandi. Brendon McCullum's brand of fearless hammer and tongs batting sends shivers down the spine of bowlers, who know that his attack is going to be relentless. It will only end if they get him out, somehow, someway. Apart from AB de Villiers, he's another batsman capable of hitting the ball in a 360-degree arc. He's frequently employed the Dilscoop and upper-cuts to devastating results.

Trivia: He hit the first hundred (158*) in IPL in its first match in 2008 for Kolkata Knight Riders

#1 Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle launching into yet another of his towering sixes

Franchises: Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kings XI Punjab, Barisal Burners, Chittagong Vikings, Dhaka Gladiators, Jamaica Tallawahs, Karachi Kings, Qalandars, Melbourne Renegades, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Sydney Thunder

There has been no other player with such a devastating impact as the 'Universe Boss'. Chris Gayle has 21 tons under his name, three times any other player. Gayle has the most runs, sixes, hundreds, the highest individual score, the fastest hundred and best average in the format. He brings the swagger of the Caribbean to any franchise he joins. His nonchalant hits are as addictive as his infectious braggadocio post-match interviews.

Trivia: He has played for franchises from 8 Test playing nations - from Zimbabwe to Bangladesh to South Africa.