IPL 2026: Five most destructive batters ranked

The IPL has always been the hotbed of destructive batters, with multiple names, Indian and overseas, becoming stars by hitting the ball out of the park. Over the last two years the IPL has seen the trend of destructive batting in all phases of the innings, with blistering starts, middle overs domination, and demolition in the back end.

Let us look at top five mist destructive batters who can light up the IPL:

5) Hardik Pandya - Mumbai Indians

Hardik Pandya hits out, Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2025, Qualifier 2, Ahmedabad, June 1, 2025

Hardik Pandya burst onto the scene in 2015 as a dangerous six-hitter, capable of changing games on his own. The ease with which he takes any kind of bowling out of the park is a sight to behold. While the impact may have dried up with changing roles and captaincy responsibilities, the six-hitting ability has not gone anywhere.

After controversially replacing Rohit Sharma as captain of the Mumbai Indians in 2024, Hardik has the added chip on his shoulder to live up to the local hero’s legacy. If Hardik is able to find his groove, then it will be difficult to stop the Mumbai Indians juggernaut this year.