The Top 3 T20I Batsmen And What's In Store for Them

The T20 format of cricket is the favourite amongst fans due to its big hitting, deceptive bowling, and thrilling endings. Cricket has evolved over the last decade and has become more of a batsman's game than the bowler's. The number of sixes and fours have increased and the variety of shots played by the batsman shows no limit.

With so much of freedom given to the batsmen, it's tough to identify who is actually the best batsman. The IPL has helped unearth many young players with a lot of potential and many T20 leagues have started all over the world and have helped to identify potential superstars.

The ICC T20I rankings base their rankings on a system of points awarded to batsman after every innings. Let's take a look at the top 3 names on this list and what's in store for them.

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#3 KL Rahul (India)

KL Rahul has been in the Indian cricketing circuit for the past 6 years and has shown tremendous potential, good technique, and a classy style of cricket. He has been hailed as an 'all or nothing' player but has been inconsistent on many occasions. With the no. 4 position in the ODI squad captured by Ambati Rayudu, Rahul will most likely find himself on the bench when it comes to ODIs.

When it comes to T20Is and Tests, Rahul has been an integral part of this Indian team and has scored 696 runs in 17 innings in T20Is averaging 49.71 with a strike rate of 155 scoring two 100s and four 50s. The 26-year-old has captured the no.3 spot in T20Is when Virat Kohli isn't playing and opens the batting when Kohli is in the 11. He was India's second highest run scorer in the Test series against England and scored 149 in the last test match at the Oval. He had a bad time in the West Indies Test Series where he managed only 37 runs in 3 innings.

What's next?

KL Rahul will look to perform well in the T20 series against the Windies and justify his position in the ICC Rankings and set the tone for the upcoming of Australia with 4 tests, 5 ODIs and 3 T20Is.

#2 Aaron Finch

Aaron Finch has been outstanding this year in the absence of senior players like David Warner and Steve Smith and has shown tremendous character and batting aggression in his innings. In the Australian cricketing circuit for the past 8 years, Finch's rise has been methodical and flamboyant. He has performed one notch higher in the absence of Warner and Smith and leading this inexperienced Aussie batting lineup to a few victories.

Aaron Finch on his way to scoring 172 runs

He has scored 436 runs in 8 ODIs averaging 54 with a strike rate of 96.50 which is exceptional batting. His T20I record this year is even impressive. He has scored 464 runs in 9 innings averaging 92.50 with a strike rate of 206.50 which is absolutely phenomenal. He set the highest score in a T20I match after scoring 172 against Zimbabwe in a tri-nation T20 competition breaking his own record for the highest score in a T20I innings.

What's next?

Aaron Finch will hope to give his best for his ODI side when the Aussies take on South Africa for a 3 match ODI series followed by one T20I. Then they will face India when they tour Australia for a 3 match T20 series.

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#1 Babar Azam( Pakistan)

Babar Azam has been the major reason for Pakistan excelling in the shortest format of the game. Pakistan have broken several records like winning 11 consecutive T20I series. They have won 11 games while chasing and thus have a 100% record while chasing. Captain Sarfraz Ahmed has given Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman full freedom to operate and they have repaid the favour with excellent performances.

Babar Azam

Babar has scored 321 runs in 8 innings with an average of 53.50 and a strike rate of 130 which speaks volumes about his consistency. He has scored 1087 runs from 26 innings in ODIs in the last 2 years averaging a whopping 57.62 with a strike rate of 86. He has made himself a household name in Pakistan cricket and is one of the factors for Pakistan retaining the No. 1 Spot in T20I rankings and he rightfully holds the no. 1 spot in the rankings.

What's next?

Pakistan will take on New Zealand in an ODI series after beating them in the T20I series and will later take on South Africa for yet another ODI and T20I series.