Top 7 batsmen with the least false shot percentages

T-20 cricket is a high octane game of skill, gamesmanship, and the ability to think fast and play quick. The chances of playing a mistimed stroke or playing a false shot are always considered high in this format of the game. In this list, we shall take a look at those batsmen who have the least false short percentage.

Shubman Gill

The young batting sensation whose stroke-play has been likened to former India great VVS Laxman tops this with a percentage of 7.7. The gifted Punjab batsman who plays for Kolkata in the IPL invariably finds the sweet spot of the bat whenever he plays and doesn’t miss or have the ugly heave across the line. His impeccable timing and shot-making is a marvel to watch.

Cameron White

The former Australian short format specialist had played in the first few seasons of the IPL. Considered one of the earliest specialists in the T-20 format he at one point had the highest score in this format of the game. A hard-hitting batsman with the ability to score quick and hit huge sixes his false shot percentage of 14.1is worth marveling. The recently retired cricketer was a sought after name in franchise cricket for his power hitting, occasional leg-spin and brilliance in the field.

Virat Kohli

Indian skipper Virat Kohli comes third in this list. The modern-day marvel that makes batting poetry in motion with his authentic strokes and ability to play a picture perfect cover drive with text book ease. Kohli has a false shot percentage of 14.3 demonstrates the fact how correct he likes to play his strokes. His cover drive, cut shot or pull shot is a spectacle to watch in a format of the game which always requires high octane power hitting. Virat’s ability to read the length of the ball early and sweet time the ball has many commentators look at his batting with an admiration that is reserved for a masterpiece.

Rohit Sharma

Mumbai Indians skipper comes fourth on this list. Rohit Sharma who opens the innings for Mumbai has a false shot percentage of 15% which makes it incredible since he can play every stroke in the book. His patented pull shot which fetches him so many boundaries or be it his ability to play unorthodox shots which makes the bowlers look foolish is a testament to his skill level. His shot making is perfect with rare chances of error in judgment which is showcased with his low false shot rating.

Kane Williamson

Kiwi captain who plays for Hyderabad has a false shot percentage of 15.4. Considered to be the modern day text book batsman by many of his peers his ability to play eye pleasing strokes and correct strokes make him a delight to watch in any format of the game. His IPL numbers are also not that bad considering that he finds himself in and out of the team on many occasions. His IPL numbers though are right up there with the best and his shot making is considered a case study for those who want to watch classic batting in this fast paced extravaganza

Saurabh Tiwary

Jharkhand batsman who plays for Mumbai Indians makes this list with a 15.6% false shot rating. The burly left handed batsman who has the ability to clear the fence with ease is surprisingly a very safe batsman with the ability to not miss time strokes. He has been playing IPL since the start in 2008 and has also played a few games for India. His false shot percentage is a testament to his skill and ability of playing huge strokes without looking ugly

AB De Villiers

The Mr. 360 of world cricket is well known for playing every stroke in the book his 16% false shot rating demonstrates the fact that even though he can play all around the wicket and score runs using unconventional shots. He can still time the ball perfectly without losing his shape. AB who has been considered an IPL legend is one of the poster boys of T-20 cricket and the modern-day batting skill which requires skill, tenacity and timing. The former South Africa captain is without doubt a pioneer who has inspired many across the world to play cricket in a bold and imaginative way without losing their shape.