The No.5 batter plays the most important role when it comes to finishing the batting innings for a side. This player must be excellent against both pace and spin. Most importantly, when it comes to power-hitting, the No.5 batter has to be at his best. All teams have a good pick for this role but some franchises stand out. On that note, here, we take a look at the list of three teams with the most dangerous No.5 batter for IPL 2024.
Note: The other No.5 batters considered for IPL 2024 are Cameron Green, Shimron Hetmyer, Harry Brook, Rinku Singh, KL Rahul, Liam Livingstone and David Miller.
1) Chennai Super Kings – Daryl Mitchell
Yes, he might be playing IPL cricket after a long time but Daryl Mitchell is already a strong bet for CSK. As seen in the 2023 ODI World Cup, he can be special on Indian pitches and CSK would want exactly the same.
Mitchell is excellent when it comes to the V, against both the pacers and the spinners. He has the power to make a difference. His presence will also help the likes of Ravindra Jadeja.
2) Mumbai Indians – Hardik Pandya
No.5 was a difficult spot for Mumbai Indians last season. However, for IPL 2024, they have a beast in the form of Hardik Pandya.
For Hardik, at Gujarat Titans, he was operating a more subdued role at No.4. At MI, though, he would have all the license to go after the bowling, just like the way he did in his first stint.
3) Sunrisers Hyderabad – Heinrich Klaasen
SRH is one of the teams with the most dangerous No.5 batter for IPL 2024. Arguably, the best power-hitter in the T20 format right now is Heinrich Klaasen.
He is absolutely destructive against spinners and also displays his power often against spinners. SRH can do well in IPL 2024 if they ace Klaasen’s entry point for each match.