When we talk about who is the most dangerous batsman in world cricket, we can’t pick any one Batsman for this Purpose. There will be some names who have the equal rights to come into the category.
Cricket, on the other hand, is a game in which there are some players who like to hit balls. These players are good at playing under pressure.
To put it another way, we might also say that these players are batting stars in their teams. Moreover, we might further add that bowlers fear each other when they have to throw the ball at such batsmen.
Similarly, fans entering a stadium determine clapping by type of the opener. Therefore let’s check out the Top 8 Cricketers in the world as well as their batting.
List Of Top 8 Most Dangerous Batsman in the World 2024
1. Virat Kohli (India):
Virat Kohli is known to every cricket fan on this planet.
He must be among the world’s most popular batsmen in almost everybody’s mind. He is our 1st most dangerous batsman. With his techniques and Class, he can change a game under any situation.
Over Ace, he is great at hitting the ball and plays as though he may turn the game around in some seconds.
Take a Look at Kohli’s Career Stats:
- In Tests: 111M/187I, 8676 Runs, 254H, 49 Avg (100-29, 50-29)
- In ODIs: 286M/274I, 13437 Runs, 183H, 58 Avg (100-48, 50-69)
- In T20Is: 115M/107I, 4008 Runs, 122H, 53 Avg (100-1, 50-37)
One Of the Best Dangerous Innings from Virat Kohli’s Bat:
One of the terrific knocks of Kohli’s; 103 from 97 Balls against Bangladesh in World Cup 2023.
2. AB De Villiers (South Africa):
De Villiers can smash balls very brutally. Fans gives a nickname “Mr. 360°”. He can change an innings by hitting some maximum in any format of Cricket.
Take a Look at De Villiers’s Career Stats:
- In Tests: 114M/191I, 8765 Runs, 278H, 51 Avg (100-22, 50-46)
- In ODIs: 278M/218I, 9577 Runs, 176H, 54 Avg (100-25, 50-53)
- In T20Is: 78M/75I, 1672 Runs, 79H, 26 Avg (100-0, 50-10)
One Of the Best Dangerous Innings from ABD’s Bat:
His record-breaking 149 Runs from 44 balls Vs Windies in 2015 remains one of great knock in Cricket history.
3. Rohit Sharma (India):
Indian Opener Rohit Sharma, famous for his pull shot which is considered to be one of top 8 deadliest batsmen in world cricket. ‘Hitman’ can play huge innings and has broken double century records in ODIs Cricket.
Take a Look at Sharma’s Career Stats:
- In Tests: 52M/88I, 3677 Runs, 212H, 47 Avg (100-10, 50-16)
- In ODIs: 256M/248I, 10,423 Runs, 264H, 49 Avg (100-31, 50-53)
- In T20Is: 148M/140I, 3853 Runs, 118H, 31 Avg (100-4, 50-29)
One Of the Best Dangerous Innings from Rohit Sharma’s Bat:
Rohit smashed 264 against Sri Lanka in 2014. This is the greatest individual total in ODI format.
4. David Warner (Australia):
Australia’s Opening attack is led by the great Left Handed Batsman David Warner. He is cherished as an Australian hero and is regarded as one of the best Cricketers in the world.
Take a Look at Warner’s Career Stats:
- In Tests: 109M/199I, 8487 Runs, 335H, 44 Avg (100-25, 50-36)
- In ODIs: 154M/152I, 6625 Runs, 179H, 45 Avg (100-21, 50-31)
- In T20Is: 99M/99I, 2894 Runs, 100H, 33 Avg (100-1, 50-24)
One Of the Best Dangerous Innings from David Warner’s Bat:
Warner’s 163 from 124 balls Vs Pakistan in the 2023 World Cup is considered to be a great knock in Cricket book.
5. Steve Smith (Australia):
Steve Smith from Australia has managed to be among the most dangerous batsmen on earth against all odds. A unique way of batting that makes him a nightmare for every bowler.
Take a Look at Smith’s Career Stats:
- In Tests: 102M/181I, 9320 Runs, 239H, 59 Avg (100-32, 50-39)
- In ODIs: 149M/133I, 5126 Runs, 164H, 43 Avg (100-12, 50-30)
- In T20Is: 63M/51I, 1008 Runs, 90H, 25 Avg (50-4)
One Of the Best Dangerous Innings from Steve Smith’s Bat:
A Brilliant 144 against England in the opening Test of Ashes 2019 is Considered to be a famous knock of Smith’s Career.
6. Chris Gayle (West Indies):
Chris Gayle, One of the most fearless Openers in World Cricket . Whenever he steps at striker’s end, fans start shouting out his nickname ‘GayleStorm’.
Take a Look at Gayle’s Career Stats:
- In Tests: 103M/182I, 7214 Runs, 333H, 42 Avg (100-15, 50-37)
- In ODIs: 301M/294I, 10,480 Runs, 215H, 38 Avg (100-25, 50-54)
- In T20Is: 79M/75I, 1899 Runs, 117H, 28 Avg (50-14, 100-2)
One Of the Best Dangerous Innings from Chris Gayle’s Bat:
Gayle was the 1st Caribbean to reach a 200 in ODIs, when he hit 215 against Zimbabwe.
7. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) :
New Zealand’s Batsman McCullum ranked seventh among the world’s most dangerous batsmen in Our list.
Not only for New Zealand but also across the globe McCullum is one of most aggressive players ever.
Take a Look at McCullum’s Career Stats:
- In Tests: 101M/176I, 6453 Runs, 302H, 39 Avg (100-12, 50-31)
- In ODIs: 260M/228I, 6083 Runs, 166H, 30 Avg (100-5, 50-32)
- In T20Is: 71M/70I, 2140 Runs, 123H, 36 Avg (100-2, 50-13)
One Of the Best Dangerous Innings from McCullum’s Bat:
He was the first Kiwi to reach a triple ton in a Test , when he hit 302 against India in February, 2014.
8. Glenn Maxwell (Australia):
The Australian All-rounder Glenn Maxwell is placed 8th and considered as one of the ‘Deadliest hitters’ in modern day cricket.
Take a Look at Maxwell’s Career Stats:
- In ODIs: 138M/127I, 3895 Runs, 201H, 35 Avg (100-4, 50-23)
- In T20Is: 106M/98I, 2468 Runs, 145H, 30 Avg (100-5, 50-10)
One Of the Best Dangerous Innings from Maxwell’s Bat:
Unbeaten 201 from just 128 balls during ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is one of the spectacular knocks in Cricket history. Even in this time he was not completely fit, still successfully chased the total & won the game for his team.
