Which Batters Have Got the Magic Against Spin Bowlers? Aakash Chopra Gives His Verdict

Former KKR Star Aakash Chopra Names His Top 5 Batters vs Spin

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) heats up, spin bowlers have once again proved to be the X-factor that could swing the momentum in their team’s favor. With the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Harbhajan Singh, to name a few, taking center stage with their crafty variations, the best batters have had to adapt quickly to counter their spin arsenal. Among the many talented white-ball batters in the IPL, only a select few have mastered the art of tackling the tricky spinners. And, former India player turned cricket analyst, Aakash Chopra, has gone on to name his top 5 Indian stars who possess the magic against spin bowlers.

What raised eyebrows, however, was the absence of two of India’s all-time favorite white-ball batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, on Chopra’s list. Despite being the top two run-scorers in the history of the IPL, both legends couldn’t find a place in Chopra’s exclusive list. Kohli, who has amassed an astonishing 8790 runs in 270 games for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Rohit, who has scored 7164 runs in 275 appearances for the Mumbai Indians, have been two of the most consistent performers in the league’s history. The question on everyone’s mind was, Who are the batters that Aakash Chopra chose ahead of these all-time greats?

Aakash Chopra’s Top 5 Batters vs Spin

At the No. 5 spot, Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma has been picked up as one of the best batters against spin bowling. The southpaw has a stunning T20 record against spinners, averaging 42 and striking at 184.60. What sets him apart from the rest is his ability to back down and rocket through the leg side as he tackles spinners with ease.