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Adam Gilchrist’s Top 5 T20I Players: The elite players of the shortest format, selected by Australian legend
The T20I format is known to be one of the most thrilling and captivating formats in the world of cricket. Former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman, Adam Gilchrist, who is considered a T20I legend, has picked his top five T20I players that he believes are the most dangerous and exciting in the world. Here they are:
Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya (Image source: Twitter)
Pandya is considered one of the best all-rounders in the T20I format. Gilchrist believes that Pandya’s all-round skillset makes him a valuable asset to any T20 team. He has a T20I batting average of 25 and a strike rate of 143.1. He also has a bowling average of 27.9. He is known for his ability to score quick runs and take wickets in crucial moments.
David Warner
David Warner (Image source: Twitter)
Adam Gilchrist believes that compatriot David Warner possesses an attacking attitude that makes him one of the most dangerous T20I batters in the world. Warner is considered one of the most dangerous openers in the T20I format. He has a strike rate of 141.3 and has scored over 2800 T20I runs. He has also been instrumental in leading Australia to several T20I series wins.
Babar Azam
Babar Azam (Image source: Twitter)
Gilchrist praises Babar Azam for his incredible versatility, stating that he is pretty good at playing in all conditions. Considered one of the best batsmen in the world, Babar Azam is known for his incredible versatility and ability to play well in all conditions. He has a T20I batting average of 41.40 and has scored over 2600 T20I runs. He is also the current captain of the Pakistan T20I team.
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan (Image source: Twitter)
Gilchrist echoes that Rashid Khan is one of the players who fit in any T20 team because of his ability to perform with bat and ball. Rashid Khan is considered one of the best spin bowlers in the world, known for his ability to take wickets and control the run rate. He has an impressive T20I bowling average of 14.3 and an economy rate of 6.25. He also has a batting average of 14.3 in the T20I format.
Jos Buttler
Jod Buttler (Image source: Twitter)
Known for his dynamic power and ability to take the attack to the opposition, Jos Buttler is considered one of the most lethal T20I batsmen in the world. According to Gilchrist, Buttler’s dynamic power and courage to take the attack to the opposition make him one of the most lethal batters in the world. He has a T20I batting average of 34.7 and has scored over 2600 T20I runs. He is also known for his ability to score quick runs and finish the game for his team.
These five players are considered some of the best in the T20I format, known for their ability to entertain the fans and win games for their teams. Their skillset and performances make them stand out from the rest and make them the top T20I players in the world.