Ranking top 5 batsmen with best straight drive

2. Quinton de Kock (South Africa)

The current all-format captain of South Africa had made headlines after he scored consecutive hundreds during a home series against India. Quinton de Kock has been a hot-favorite for various IPL franchises because of his clean hitting abilities. The southpaw can clear any ground with ease and is considered as one of the finest openers in world cricket at the moment. While South African cricket goes into transition, de Kock is one of the players who can play the role of an anchor when the inexperienced players fail to score. 

De Kock is also known to play the ball along the ground. His ability to play beautiful cricketing shots down the ground can leave anyone in awe. The left-handed batsman relies on timing and this has enabled him to succeed in the shorter formats of the game. In the limited-overs format, he can give terrific starts to his team even by playing safe shots. 

De Kock has been successful for South Africa for some time now. In 2016, he became the fifth South African to score five fifty-plus scores in a row. In tough batting conditions in Australia, his aggressive style of play shifted the game towards the South Africans. It is very rare to find batsmen who have thrived in all three formats of the game, and amongst the classic orthodox shots, it is his straight drive that is a treat to watch.