Australian players have made a big impact in IPL history and contributed to title wins. Shane Watson starred in Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) 2018 triumph, David Warner led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to glory in 2016, and Shane Warne played a crucial role in Rajasthan Royals' (RR) victory in the inaugural edition.
The game started with Michael Hussey and Shane Warne. Finch picked Hussey over Warner and went for the left-handed batter over Shaun Marsh, Dan Christian, and Glenn Maxwell. However, he chose Travis Head over Hussey. He continued to pick Head over Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden, and Ricky Ponting.
Aaron Finch Names Shane Watson as the Greatest Australian in IPL History
Finch chose Johnson over Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins before picking Shane Watson. When asked to choose between Shane Watson and David Warner, Finch took a brief pause before picking the former Chennai Super Kings all-rounder.
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Aaron Finch played for nine franchises in the history of the IPL. The right-handed batter scored 1,631 runs in 92 matches at an average of 24.89 and a strike rate of 128.21, including 15 half-centuries. He is currently commentating in the IPL 2025 season.
Shane Watson - One of the Greatest All-Rounders in Cricket History
He captained RR in 2014 and 2015 and stepped in as captain for three games in 2017 while with RCB. Watson amassed 3,874 runs in 141 innings at an average of 30.99 and a strike rate of 137.92, including four centuries and 21 half-centuries. He scored an unbeaten 117 runs in the 2018 final, helping CSK secure their third title.
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