Best Batsmen in IPL 2022 against spin

In this edition, five-time champions Mumbai Indians and the defending champions Chennai Super Kings have been struggling. Even in the previous year's qualifier, Delhi Capitals have started looking to lose the plot of the tournament. 

With just four venues being played on, surfaces and overall conditions vary each week. While initially, pacers were ruling the pitch by striking early in the powerplay, now conditions have changed such that batters are facing challenges against spinners. There are just a few batters who are able to judge the spinners and use the conditions well to score well. A few of them who can go attacking against spinner are:

Sanju Samson

One of the favorite batters to watch against spinners, Sanju Samson, is a batsman who beholds the sight of fans whilst clearing ropes against spinners. Rajasthan Royals' skipper plays a huge role in dominating spinners when on the crease to keep the scoreboard ticking fast. 

The player has scored 117 runs in 5 innings at an average of 23.40 runs and a strike rate of 148.10. However, he has some explosive stats against spinners. Of the 117 runs, he has fetched 67 runs against spinners at a meteoric strike rate of 223.33.

Andre Russell

Andre Russell, the Kolkata Knight Riders middle-order batter, had an average performance in the previous edition, where he scored 183 runs in 10 matches played. However, this season, the all-rounder has been in power-hitting form and is playing game-saving knocks for the franchise whenever needed. In 5 innings played, he has scored 179 runs at a strike rate of 179.00 and his best IPL average of 59.67 runs. 

The experienced player has a particular affinity to hit the spinners who bowls to him. He's a dangerous power-hitter while playing spins, as he has already smashed spinners for ten sixes in the tournament so far. In this season, he's scored nearly 50 percent of his runs against spinners while carrying a strike rate of 197.56.

Shubman Gill

The young fellow, having opened for Kolkata Knight Riders since its debut in 2018, is now playing the same role for the new franchise, Gujarat Titans. Shubman Gill is a type of player who enjoys playing at the forefront and taking control over the bowlers. He has terrific timing and plays magnificent shots against pacers as well as spinners.

Shubman Gill has been performing with an impressive strike rate of 184.44 against spinners, while his overall strike rate is 151.52. Of the 200 runs scored in five matches so far, he has bagged 83 to the spins. His ability to dominate spins and pace is the reason that makes him a perfect opener for any team.

Tilak Varma

The youngster made his debut in the IPL for Mumbai Indians. He has been the subject of praise for his performance in IPL so far. He caught the attention in a fixture against Rajasthan Royals when he faced Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin with elan and thumped pacers as well. 

He has scored 183 runs in six innings played with an average of 36.60 and strike rate of 147.58. And these numbers are explosive and eye-catching against spinners. Of 183 runs, 104 are scored against spinners with a strike rate of 162.50. He left the entire cricket fraternity in awe with his mature innings against spinners despite being a debutant and facing world-class spinners.

KL Rahul

Lucknow Super Giants' skipper KL Rahul has been one of the most consistent players in the Indian Premier League. He not just survives but excels against spin bowling. The opener has excellent command over his skills and timing against spins. 

In the six innings played, he has amassed 235 runs with an average of 47.00 and strike rate of 144.17. His strike rate increases to 168.33 when playing spins. In this season, he has now scored 101 runs against spin bowls consisting of seven sixes and five boundaries. His explosiveness against spin makes him one of the favorites to see playing such balls.