The 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kickstarted from Friday with a blockbuster clash of star-studded defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) and four-time champions Chennai Super Kings here at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Following record-breaking expenditures at the mini-auction in December to bolster their sides, several teams will try to contend for the championship this year. One of the most crucial components of any T20 team’s winning formula is having a strong finisher. The best finishers are not only excellent power hitters but also batters who can bring modifications according to the requirements of the game, playing a significant part in the line-up. Let’s take a look at the top 5 finishers to watch out for in IPL 2023.

Dinesh Karthik

For the past five years, Dinesh Karthik has dazzled everyone with his finishing prowess in this style. He performed admirably in the job for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2018 and 2019. After his batting role in KKR remained unclear, he had a couple of middling seasons in 2020 and 2021. Royal Challengers Bangalore acquired the 37-year-old wicketkeeper and assigned him a finisher’s position. In 2022, he scored 330 runs at a strike rate of 183.