Modern cricket has many exciting player roles, especially in T20 cricket. Players are not only picked as batters or bowlers but are given special jobs based on the match situation. Power hitters score quickly, anchors build the innings, finishers attack at the end, while all-rounders help with both bat and ball. Bowlers also have different jobs, such as taking early wickets, controlling the middle overs and bowling at the death. These roles make cricket more tactical and exciting for fans.
| No. | Role | Main Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powerplay Hitter | Score fast at the start |
| 2 | Anchor Batter | Build the innings |
| 3 | Finisher | Score quick runs at the end |
| 4 | All-Rounder | Help with bat and ball |
| 5 | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Keep wickets and score runs |
| 6 | Powerplay Bowler | Take early wickets |
| 7 | Middle-Overs Spinner | Control runs and take wickets |
| 8 | Death Bowler | Bowl in the final overs |
| 9 | Impact Player | Enter when the team needs a change |
| 10 | Utility Player | Do different jobs for the team |