The Australians have played a substantial role in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception. From veteran Australian players like Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne to modern-day greats like Steven Smith and David Warner, all have brought alongside them a weighty impact over the years.

From winning the title for their franchise to captaining an unsuccessful IPL team, the Australians have been there and done that. Here is a list of Top Five Greatest Australian Batsmen in the IPL:

5. Michael Hussey

Michael Hussey, also known as Mr. Cricket, played for two franchises in his eight-year-long IPL career. From 2008 to 2013, he represented Chennai Super Kings and for his last two years in the IPL, he played for Mumbai Indians. The highlight of his IPL career was the year 2013 when he ended up being the top run-scorer in the tournament, scoring 733 runs in 17 matches at an average of 52.35 and a strike rate of 129.50. In his overall 59-match career, he scored 1,977 runs at an average of 38.76 and a strike rate of 122.64.