Dan Christian: the T20 winning machine

Jan 31, 2023

Hampshire, 2010: Dan Christian's first T20 title came in dramatic fashion when he was forced to call for a runner due to injury with Hampshire then able to level the scores against Somerset and take the title having lost fewer wickets•Getty Images

Brisbane Heat, 2012-13: In the second season of the BBL, Christian featured in what remains Heat's only title to date. In the final he made an important 37 off 21 balls against Perth Scorchers •Getty Images

Jozi Stars, 2018-19: It was Christian's strike-rate which stood out in this competition as he made his runs at 194.05. A small chase in the final meant he could sit back and watch others seal the title•Getty Images

Sydney Sixers, 2020-21: Amid another Covid-hit campaign, Christian secured the most recent of his titles as Sixers overcame their arch rivals Perth Scorchers in the final. Christian chipped in with 20 off 14 balls and had the honour of bowling the final over. Overall, he made 272 runs at a powerful strike-rate of 182.55. Can he sign off with one more trophy?•Getty Images

South Australia, 2010-11: In the final season of the state-based precursor to the BBL, Christian was part of the Redbacks side which took the title with victory over a New South Wales side which featured David Warner and Pat Cummins•Getty Images

Nottinghamshire, 2017: Christian led the county to the T20 title with victory over Warwickshire in the final. He struck 24 off 8 balls as Notts piled up 190 for 4 to take his tournament tally to 356 runs at a strike-rate of 153.44.•Getty Images

Melbourne Renegades, 2018-19: Perhaps Christian's most remarkable title as Renegades won a game against Melbourne Stars that appeared gone. Christian's 38 off 30 balls had given them something to defend, but Stars were 93 for 0 when the wheels came off. Christian took two crucial wickets and a pair of catches in a stunning finish. He finished as Renegades' second-highest run-scorer for the season and claimed 15 wickets.•Getty Images

Trinbago Knight Riders, 2017: A fleeting appearance at the tournament which just three matches, but it notched another title for Christian as TKR overcame St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the final•Randy Brooks - CPL T20 / Getty

Nottinghamshire, 2020: In the Covid-19 hit season, Christian was one of the few overseas players on show and again captained the club. He produced another Player of the Match display in the final with 4 for 23 and 21 off 11 balls to ice the chase.•Getty Images