Aaron Finch - The Aussie Terminator

Aaron Finch, the aggressive Aussie opener, has been a regular for his national side since his debut in 2013. Starting off as a middle-order batsman, he used to regularly get pushed up the order in his earlier days. Aaron Finch’s hard-hitting earned him a call up to the national team in Australia’s U-19 team for the World Cup in 2006. Since then, he has gone on to captain both the ODI and the T20 team. Now a certainty in Australia’s limited-overs teams, he has earned the no. 1 position in the T20 rankings in 2018. A consistent run-getter, he is set to represent the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the upcoming Indian Premier League season.

Aaron Finch Personal Details:

Name	Aaron Finch
Date of Birth	17 November 1986
Birthplace	Colac, Victoria
Height	5 ft 7 inches
Playing Role	Right-hand batsman
ODI Ranking	11
T20 Ranking	2

Aaron Finch - Key Statistics and Achievements:

The tank-like build of Finch enables him to smash the ball out of the park with ease. Known for his big-hitting, the variety of shots in his arsenal often go underrated. A specialist of the shorter formats of the game, he has played just 5 test matches for Australia. Along with David Warner, he has formed a lethal opening partnership that opponents often struggle to contain.

Aaron Finch Career Stats

Format	Matches	Innings	Runs	Highest score	Average	Strike Rate	100	200	50	4s	6s
Test	5	10	278	62	27.8	44.98	0	0	2	30	1
ODI	121	116	4669	153	41.32	89.65	16	0	24	466	114
T20I	58	58	1878	172	38.33	156.5	2	0	11	182	90
IPL	75	73	1737	88	25.93	130.7	0	0	13	176	67

International Career:

Aaron Finch got his first taste of international cricket against eternal rivals England back in 2013. Since then, he has cemented himself as one of the best opening batsmen in the world. In a total of 58 T20 matches, he has amassed 1878 runs at an impressive strike rate of 156.5.

In 2018, he recorded the highest ever individual score against Zimbabwe with 172.
Against England in 2013 his 156-run innings included a record 14 sixes.
He was an integral part of 2015 World Cup-winning Australia team as he scored a commendable 135 in their opening match against England at MCG.

IPL Career:

In comparison to his T20 statistics, Finch’s IPL career has not yet showcased his stellar side to the fullest. Given the form he is entering the upcoming Indian Premier League in, opposition bowlers better be at the top of their game or they are in for a tough match. Finch has a knack for smacking the ball out of the park.

As of the 2020 season, Aaron Finch will be representing his eight different teams, a unique record in itself.
In 75 IPL matches, he has scored a total of 1737 runs, including 13 half-centuries.
A reliable man in the field, he has taken an impressive 24 catches in the IPL so far.

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