Top 5 death overs batsmen in the IPL

3. James Faulkner

The reason Australia consistently dominate world cricket is that they adapt quickly. After producing the likes of Michael Bevan and Michael Hussey, who will remain legends forever, Australia quickly transitioned and made do with who they have and what the game now demands. What it demands are players who can score 80 runs in the last five overs, and who they had was James Faulkner.

Not since Lance Klusener has a player proved to be as dynamic or as threatening as Faulkner. There was evidence of this in plenty when Australia last toured India, but his reputation has only amplified after his showing in the IPL with the Rajasthan Royals, who might never let him leave while it is in their power. Faulkner’s career strike-rate in T20s is 125, but you can tell he’s going to finish much higher.