IPL 2025: The Best Finisher In Each IPL Squad

The 18th season of the Indian Premier League will begin on 21st March 2025. Kolkata Knight Riders, who are also the defending champions in the league, will host the first match at the Eden Gardens. The schedule is yet to be decided but the cricket betting sites are keeping a close eye on the preparations of all the franchises.

When it comes to the T20 format of cricket, a finisher plays an important role in every aspect. Over a period of time, a finisher is a specialised role player who can score quick runs in tough situations while under pressure. A player who specialises in finishing up the match knows how to take big risks while playing against the best quality bowling attack.

The role of a finisher is a very thankless job where an individual gets very less chances to prove his talent. When a finisher comes onto the ground to play, mostly there are very less bowls left to bowl and the environment is tense.

In this article, we have collected a list of finishers from every team in IPL 2025. Once the league comes back into action, these names will be in the spotlight on the legal betting apps in India.

1) Hardik Pandya - Mumbai Indians

The Mumbai Indians skipper will be in the spotlight again because of the debacle he witnessed in the previous edition of the league. Hardik joined Mumbai Indians after serving Gujarat Titans for 2 years as the leader of the team. It was a trade between the two franchises but worked completely against Mumbai Indians in the league. However, Hardik Pandya is an experienced player who has come out as the match-winner for Mumbai Indians on multiple occasions.
 

2) Rinku Singh - Kolkata Knight Riders

There are very less players in the world who know their role and stick to it brilliantly in every fixture. Rinku Singh is one such name who has witnessed a sudden rise in IPL and international cricket while playing the role of a finisher. Kolkata Knight Riders have retained the Rinku for IPL 2025 and he is expected to come out as the match-winner for the team.

3) Shahrukh Khan - Gujarat Titans

For more than 2 years, Shahrukh Khan has been a name that has been making rounds in IPL. He has yet to make it big in the league but every time he has been given the responsibility of a finisher, Shahrukh has come out as a performer with flying colours. It is because of his performance in India’s domestic cricket, Gujarat Titans have retained him for IPL 2025.

4) MS Dhoni - Chennai Super Kings

MS Dhoni is not only a player, he is a proven brand name for Indian cricket and Chennai Super Kings in IPL. Since 2008, MS Dhoni has played the role of a finisher for Chennai Super Kings and it can be officially said that he was the one who specified the role of a finisher in IPL and in India’s international cricket. IPL 2025 might be the last we see Dhoni in action but it is going to be another dream run.

5) David Miller - Lucknow Super Giants

One big change that has occurred in the IPL this year is the change in the team of David Miller. Miller was last seen playing for Gujarat Titans but now he will be wearing the jersey of their arch-rivals Lucknow Super Giants. It is a new team but David Miller will be playing the role of a finisher again as he specialises in the same.

6) Tim David - Royal Challengers Bangalore

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be dependent on Australia’s Tim Davdi to play the role of the finisher this year. He is coming to play for Bangalore after serving Mumbai Indians for 3 years. Tim is known for scoring quick runs and successfully sending yorkers out of the boundary line. He has the capability to turn every ball into an opportunity for the team.

7) Shimron Hetmyer - Rajasthan Royals

Cricketers from the West Indies are known for their explosive batting style. Shimron Hetmyer has continued the tradition and he has stayed at the top of his performance for Rajasthan Royals. Shimron Hetmyer is one of the most dangerous finishers in the league who can take risks against any big bowling attack.

8) Heinrich Klaasen - Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad reached the finals of IPL 2024 and that was possible only because of their batting unit. One of the important aspects of their batting unit was Heinrich Klaasen who played the role of a finisher for the team. He was aggressive and did a spectacular job for the team. During IPL 2025, Klaasen will be expected to continue the momentum for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

9) Shashank Singh - Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings again failed to perform in the previous edition of the Indian Premier League. However, the season came out to be a life-changing moment for Shashank Singh. Shashank is a lower-order batter who can hit the ball with good strength and score big runs for the team. He was retained by Punjab Kings for the same and will be helping the team to score wins in the league.

10) Tristan Stubbs - Delhi Capitals

In the last year, Tristan Stubbs has come out as the new South African batting star. He is a middle-order batter who is flexible enough to modify his batting style considering the conditions his team is in. Tristan Stubbs was signed by Delhi Capitals during the IPL 2025 mega auction and he will be given the role of the finisher for the team.

IPL 2025 - Special Mention

The players mentioned in the above list will be in the spotlight for the role of a finisher. In the special mention, Chennai Super Kings’ Shivan Dube will be the man to watch out for. He comes to play at number 5 but under critical situations, Dube can win matches for the team. Other big names like Sam Curran (Chennai Super Kings), Liam Livingstone (Royal Challengers Bangalore), and Glenn Phillips (Gujarat Titans) will be the players who can play the role of a finisher as per the requirements of their respective teams.

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