Ranking top 5 batsmen with best straight drive

3. Babar Azam (Pakistan)

Babar Azam is currently one of the finest players in world cricket. His ability to perform well during adverse situations has helped Pakistan to find a perfect number three batsman in their line-up. Azam stayed at the top of the ICC T20I batsman ranking list for some time and the credits for this achievement goes to his ability to strike the ball along the ground and score valuable runs. Therefore, he belongs to the group of players who have thrived in the shortest format of the game by playing orthodox shots. 

Before his arrival, Pakistan were pulling out every trick in the book of permutations and combinations for a perfect player who can anchor the innings. After Babar made it to the grandest stage, his ball-striking ability improved drastically. He is one of the finest straight-drivers in world cricket and he continues to collect vital runs for his team in adverse situations. The Pakistani superstar idolizes the iconic AB de Villiers, who himself was one of the most productive batsmen in the modern era. 

While Pakistan continues to host matches on their home soil, Babar’s orthodox efforts have helped them to draw supporters for the national team. He can play the cover drive too, which is considered as perfect as Virat Kohli’s. Babar’s ability to hit the ball straight down the ground has enabled him to be considered as a new member of the “Fab-4”, which includes the likes of Steve Smith, Kohli, and Williamson.