The 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has finally come to an end, with Royal Challengers Bangalore maintaining their dominance throughout the season and becoming only the third team to do so in the history of the marquee T20 tournament.
The role of a finisher in T20 cricket has been one of the oldest prerequisites for success in this format. No matter what level of evolution the game goes through, the role of the finisher will always remain the same, to score runs at the end of the innings. The IPL, across its 19 seasons, has been home to some of the most dangerous finishers in the game, and whether they are experienced or new, many players have left their mark in the 2026 edition.
Here are the top five finishers from the recent IPL 2026 season:
5. David Miller- Delhi Capitals
david miller A true legend of IPL. In his 15th season of the IPL, the veteran Protea southpaw has once again shown why he is so highly rated as a finisher and lower-order batsman across the format and across the cricket circuit. He has built his reputation as one of the cleanest hitters of the cricket ball and can turn a game on his own.
Batting as a finisher for Delhi Capitals, Miller was an important presence in the lower order, scoring 211 runs at a strike rate of 154.01. He scored a quickfire 22 off just 10 balls against champions Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bengaluru to help them win a nervy match and scored 51 off 28 balls against Punjab Kings while chasing a target of 211, helping the Capitals win despite losing early wickets.
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