ICC World T20: Batting stars of the tournament

ICC World T20: Batting stars of the tournament

Mar 10, 2016, 13:24 PM IST
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His newly found consistency in limited-overs is a good sign for India. Once he sets his eyes in, it's next to impossible for the opponents to stop him from scoring big runs in no time. On top, his lazy elegance and effortless shot-making can give any bowling line up a run for their money.

His newly found consistency in limited-overs is a good sign for India. Once he sets his eyes in, it's next to impossible for the opponents to stop him from scoring big runs in no time. On top, his lazy elegance and effortless shot-making can give any bowling line up a run for their money.

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Don't go by his size, he is a batsman who could change the entire complexion of the game with his willow. Also known as Pakistani dynamite, Akmal has a knack of hitting big shots from the word go. His nimble feet and ability to pick the length early make him a deadly batsman.

Don't go by his size, he is a batsman who could change the entire complexion of the game with his willow. Also known as Pakistani dynamite, Akmal has a knack of hitting big shots from the word go. His nimble feet and ability to pick the length early make him a deadly batsman.

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Arguably the best entertainer in world cricket, Gayle can destroy any bowling line up. His ability to hit big sixes at will makes him crowd's favourite. The Jamaican is capable of taking the match away by the scruff of the neck. In fact, he has a knack of make the best of the bowlers look ordinary.

Arguably the best entertainer in world cricket, Gayle can destroy any bowling line up. His ability to hit big sixes at will makes him crowd's favourite. The Jamaican is capable of taking the match away by the scruff of the neck. In fact, he has a knack of make the best of the bowlers look ordinary.

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When it comes to slam bang cricket, Buttler is the hardest hitting batsman in England squad. Backbone of England batting line up, the 25-year-old can turn the match on his head and that’s the reason he is labeled as one of the most destructive batsman in world cricket.

When it comes to slam bang cricket, Buttler is the hardest hitting batsman in England squad. Backbone of England batting line up, the 25-year-old can turn the match on his head and that’s the reason he is labeled as one of the most destructive batsman in world cricket.

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He is arguably the most dynamic batsman in modern day cricket. The Australian's philosophy of see the ball, hit the ball makes him a fearless cricket. A true match-winner, Maxwell would be a crucial cog in Australia’s quest to win their maiden T20 World Cup.

He is arguably the most dynamic batsman in modern day cricket. The Australian's philosophy of see the ball, hit the ball makes him a fearless cricket. A true match-winner, Maxwell would be a crucial cog in Australia’s quest to win their maiden T20 World Cup.

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Undoubtedly, he is the best batsman in limited-overs cricket. The South African's 360-degree stroke play makes him one of the most dangerous batsmen in T20 cricket. It’s Superman's consistency that gives the opposition bowlers a chill down their spine whenever they face AB.

Undoubtedly, he is the best batsman in limited-overs cricket. The South African's 360-degree stroke play makes him one of the most dangerous batsmen in T20 cricket. It’s Superman's consistency that gives the opposition bowlers a chill down their spine whenever they face AB.

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He has certainly been the best T20I batsman for New Zealand this summer. The kind of form he has been in, the Kiwi openers can destroy any bowling line up. At 29, the lanky batsman is apparently at the peak of his career.

He has certainly been the best T20I batsman for New Zealand this summer. The kind of form he has been in, the Kiwi openers can destroy any bowling line up. At 29, the lanky batsman is apparently at the peak of his career.

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Top-ranked T20I batsman is the mainstay of Indian batting line up. India’s No. 3 has been going through a purple patch with the willow and could play a crucial role to help India win their 2nd World T20 title after eight years.

Top-ranked T20I batsman is the mainstay of Indian batting line up. India’s No. 3 has been going through a purple patch with the willow and could play a crucial role to help India win their 2nd World T20 title after eight years.