Batsmen are the charm of cricket, their run-scoring ability, charismatic strikes, and shutting down the opponents’ bowling and fielding are all key aspects of their role in the sport. Throughout the history of cricket, there have been many batsmen who have sealed their names with their batting ability forever. However, there are only a few names that can be regarded under the category of the most dangerous batsman in the world. The names that come to one’s mind strike fear in the head of the opponent team’s bowlers and their fans. These batsmen are willing to take risks and hit the ball with everything they have got every time. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 dangerous batsmen in the world that have defined the word fear in the game. Let’s see who among these, ranks at the top as the most dangerous batsman in the world, and the others that inflict fear with their batting.
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AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers, an all-rounder, is at his best in T20 cricket. While he has retired from international cricket, “he is still participating in T20 franchise tournaments all around the world. With a strike rate of over 150″ , it should come as no surprise that he is regarded as the most dangerous batsman in cricket history.
Outside of South African colors, de Villiers was a batting superstar in T20 competitions around the world, particularly in the Indian Premier League with Royal Challengers Bangalore, for whom he scored approximately 5000 runs at a strike rate of 158.63 in 11 seasons. De Villiers declared his retirement from all forms of cricket after the 2021 IPL.
Chris Gayle
The world’s most powerful batsman, Chris Gayle, is undisputed among the greatest cricketers of all time. Jamaica’s top cricketer performs in all three variants of the game for the West Indies Cricket team; however, Gayle’s prowess in the short game makes him the number one contender. In fact, if he were to swing a bat edge, he would be able to get a six over the fence.
It is no secret that Chris Gayle gives international bowlers nightmares and is known as one of the most dangerous hard hitters. In T20 cricket, he has seven centuries to his name. Bowlers are put to the test by Gayle’s staying on the crease.
Shahid Afridi
The another player as the World’s best dangerous batsman, is none other than, Pakistan’s “Boom Boom” himself, Shahid Afridi. When he came to the crease with his bat and stepped on the striker’s end, the cricket fans stopped everything to see the man perform his magic. His playing style is both aggressive and hazardous, as his records speak in the current day of cricket.
Afridi has made 1716 runs in 24 Tests, 8064 runs in 398 ODI, and 1416 runs in 99 T20I matches. He holds quite a number of records, including hitting the most sixes (351) in the game format of ODI, scoring a century off 37 balls in ODI, one of the biggest sixes in cricket history, and much more.
Adam Gilchrist
Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist, regarded as the most dangerous batsman in the world, was one of the finest wicketkeeper-batsmen of his time. He scored 5570 runs in Test cricket and 9619 runs in ODIs. His Test strike rate is 81.96 and his ODI strike rate is 96.95.
Adam Gilchrist has been fearless at the striker’s end as his team’s opener in ODIs. He continued his aggressive style even while batting in the lower order in Test cricket. He has a long list of records to his name, but his performance in the 2007 World Cup is enough to be regarded as the most dangerous batsman in the world.
Virender Sehwag
Sehwag is a deadly hard hitter who has changed the course of numerous games. Throughout his career, he has consistently hit hard and given bowlers a run for their money. Prior to 1997, Virender Sehwag was mostly an off-spinner and average batter for Delhi.
His ODI career had fewer high spots, “but he once held the record for the highest score in that format, striking an incredible 219 against the West Indies in Indore.” The most impressive aspect of his innings was the ease with which he reached the benchmark, finishing with more than six overs to spare.
Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is one of the most lethal batters in world cricket of the past decade. His six hitting ability is unmatched in International cricket. And, once he gets in his zone, it takes something special to send him back to the pavilion.
The right handed batter has the highest strike rate currently amongst active players in international cricket in ODIs. He has the ability to change matches and turn the tide of a game in his side’s favour as well.
Kieron Pollard
West Indies’ Kieron Pollard is a giant of a cricketer who packs a punch with both bat and ball. As a power-hitting all-rounder, Pollard’s ability to clear the boundaries effortlessly and his knack for finishing games in style make him a formidable force in T20 cricket. Pollard’s towering sixes and aggressive approach make him one of the most dangerous players in the modern era.
Brendon McCullum
New Zealand’s star wicketkeeper-batsman ranks sixth on the list as the most dangerous batsman in the world. He has made 6453 runs in Test format cricket with 12 centuries, 4 double centuries, 776 fours, and 107 sixes.
In the ODI format, McCullum has made 6083 runs with a strike rate of 96.37, 5 centuries, 577 fours, and 200 sixes. Once McCullum entered his striking mode, there was no stopping him, as he swung his bat and connected with the deliveries, resulting in beautiful boundaries.
Sanath Jayasuriya
The Sri Lankan cricket legend, Sanath Jayasuriya ranks seventh as the most dangerous batsman in the world ever. He was not only an aggressive player but was a genius one on the field.
He took advantage of the fielding restrictions around him to their best. Predicting his shots was not the hardest part of the game, it was stopping those from crossing the boundary. He made 6973 runs in Test with 910 fours and 59 sixes, and made 13430 runs in ODI, with a solid 91.22 strike rate, 1500 fours, and 270 sixes.
Shane Watson
Shane Watson was an Australian pioneer of the game. He is one of the best all-rounders in the country’s history. Watson’s ability to hit the ball suddenly makes it difficult for the bowler. His extremely sharp talent made him one of the deadliest hard hitters in cricket. The Allan Border Medal is Australia’s most prestigious individual honour, awarded to the player of the year. Shane Watson received this honor in both 2010 and 2011.
