Look for legends who have mastered the art of finishing matches and winning under constant pressure. These cricketers have left an indelible mark on the game with their exceptional performances and ability to win matches in extremely difficult conditions.

1. Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi, known as "Bum Bum Afridi", made a name for himself for his explosive batting and fearless approach. Afridi is known for his outstanding ability to overcome barriers. They have scored over 10,000 runs in all formats, especially in ODIs. He held the record for fastest ODI century for 18 years, until Corey Anderson surpassed it in 2014.

Batting Stats:

Tests: Matches – 27, Runs – 1,716, Avg – 36.51, HS – 156
ODIs: Matches – 398, Runs – 8,064, Avg – 23.57, HS – 124
T20Is: Matches – 99, Runs – 1,416, Avg – 23.57, HS – 124 - 17.92, HS-54

2. Vivian Richards

The legendary Viv Richards changed the game for the West Indies. They are known for their competitive batting and unparalleled confidence.

Richards' popularity in the 70s and 80s made him one of the best goal scorers of all time. By the time he retired in 1991, he had completed over 15,000 international tours. Batting Stats:

Tests: Matches – 121, Runs – 8,540, Avg – 50.23, HS – 291
ODIs: Matches – 187, Runs – 6,721, Avg – 47.00, HS – 189

3. Michael Bevan

Michael Bevan is regarded as one of the best finishers in one-day cricket and was a brilliant performer on Australian wickets in the late 90s and early 2000s. His ability to carry an innings under pressure made him a key figure in Australia’s dominance this season. Batting Stats:

Tests: Games – 18, Runs – 785, Average – 29.07, HS – 91
ODIs: Games – 232, Runs – 6,912, Average – 53.58, HS – 108

4. AB de Villiers

Affectionately known as “Mr. de Villiers”, AB de Villiers’ “360” thrilled fans with his unconventional shots and ability to score runs close to the wicket. As a South African, he set numerous records, including the fastest ODI century in just 31 balls against West Indies in 2015. Batting Stats:

Tests: Games – 114, Runs – 8,765, Average – 50.66, HS – 278
ODIs: Games – 228, Runs – 9,577, Average – 53.50, HS – 176
T20Is: Games – 78, Runs – 1,672, Average – 26.12, HS – 79

5. Josh Buttler

England's white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, is a top one-day finisher known for his ability to stay calm under pressure. Since his debut in 2011, Buttler has been a standout performer with his bat and has been a cornerstone of England's success in limited-overs cricket.

Batting Stats:

Tests: Matches – 57, Runs – 2,907, Average – 31.94, HS – 152
ODIs: Matches – 181, Runs – 5,022, Average – 39.54, HS – 162
T20Is: Matches – 124, Runs – 3,264, Average – 35.86, HS – 101

6. MS Dhoni

India's "Captain Cool", MS Dhoni, is perhaps the greatest finisher in the history of cricket. Known for his calm demeanor and ability to control nervous chases, Dhoni's legendary run chases have secured his region the best of all time. Apart from his finishing skills, Dhoni remains a celebrated captain as well as a wicketkeeper-batsman.

Batting Statistics:

Tests: Matches – 90, Runs – 4,876, Average – 38.09, HS – 224
ODIs: Matches – 350, Runs – 10,773, Average. - 50.57, HS - 183
T20I: Games - 98, Runs - 1,617, Average - 37.60, HS - 56
These cricketing legends have shown nerves of steel and uncanny ability when it matters most, and have exemplified what it means to be a finisher.