IPL Clutch Players: Top 5 performers in high-pressure situations | CricTracker

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has long been regarded as the world’s premier T20 franchise tournament, synonymous with thrilling finishes, high-octane drama, and pressure-soaked moments that test even the greatest of cricketers. Over the years, legends like MS Dhoni, AB de Villiers, Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard have set benchmarks for delivering under extreme pressure.

Yet beyond these established icons, a new crop of players has emerged, ones who thrive specifically in clutch situations. These cricketers showcase nerves of steel to flip a match on its head when the stakes are highest. Here let us take a look at the top five clutch performers in the IPL who consistently rise to pressure and deliver match-defining moments.

Here are the top five clutch players in high-pressure situations

Rahul Tewatia

Rahul Tewatia has built a reputation as one of the finest finishers in the IPL over the last few seasons. What makes him special is his calmness and self-belief even when the situation is stacked against him. His first iconic clutch moment came in IPL 2020 when, representing Rajasthan Royals (RR), he scored a sensational 53 off 31 balls, rescuing what looked like a lost chase. After struggling early in his innings, he exploded by smashing five sixes in one over off Sheldon Cottrell, turning the game around in dramatic fashion.

Tewatia stamped his clutch credentials again in IPL 2022, this time for Gujarat Titans (GT). With 12 runs needed off the final 2 balls, he shocked the cricketing world by hammering two consecutive sixes off Odean Smith. These moments cemented his legacy as one of the coolest and most reliable players under pressure in the IPL.