Top Batting Combos In T20 World Cup
The key component to building a strong total is the number of successful partnerships between the players. The bigger the partnership, the stronger your hold on the innings. There are a few batters in World Cricket who have taken the world by storm with their coordination. The way they play not alone but together makes opposition bowlers sweat to the wrist. Let’s take a look at top batting combos that are likely to make plentiful runs in T20 World Cup 2022.
This World Cup, it is going to be interesting to see all these players coming together and testing bowlers in their best form.
5. Quinton de Kock and Hendricks
Quinton de Kock has always been one of the favorite openers in the format. No one can forget the wrath he and du Plessis together brought. Those were the old days but now he has a new partner in Hendricks. The batter has consistently been amongst the top batters in the ICC T20I batters rankings. Together, in 25 innings, they have scored 902 runs at an average of 37.58. Their stands together have been crucial for South Africa for winning games be it at home or away. This T20 World Cup will be a test for them and it will be exciting to watch these batters brew innings for 2nd wicket.
4. Jos Buttler and Dawid Malan
There is no need for an introduction to the kind of batters Buttler and Malan individually are. They have dominated the T20 format over the years with their ballistic batting skills. Be it against South Africa or India, the duo has performed exceedingly well together. In their 16 innings together, they have amassed 672 runs at an average of 44.8 with two-century partnerships and two 50 runs partnerships. Their compatible running between the wickets and scoring ability from both ends keep the outfield and audience engaged. It is easy for them to hit century stand-in half deliveries and that is what makes them a formidable pair. They are on a run-hitting streak already and their performance together will be crucial for the English team.
3. Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav
If we are to talk about anchors of team India’s batting lineup, then two names can’t skip our minds at the moment. They are Virat Kohli and SKY! We do have maestros like Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul who are responsible for various opening partnerships but recently we have seen King Kohli and High SKY taking the game to another level. Virat Kohli has returned to his much-awaited form after hitting a century and there is no question about SKY’s streak. In only 10 innings, they have scored 440 runs with a very high average of 55. Together they are sure to shine and reach a height and form one of the most exciting batting pairs this World Cup.
2. Aaron Finch and David Warner
The two names that come to our mind when we think about Australia’s openers are none other than David Warner and Aaron Finch. It feels like forever since we are seeing these two players opening the batting for Australia. Together they have scored a plethora of runs and that’s why they are mainstays in the top order. In 40 innings, the duo has scored 1500+ runs at an average of 42. It is not just the runs but also the batting styles of both batters. None stop others from scoring at full power and that has helped their team win n number of matches. This world cup will be extra special as it’s taking in players’ own backyards. Their performance is definitely going to help the Kangaroos reach places.
Think of partnerships and Azam Rizwan bromance is the first thing that comes to the mind of any cricket fan of today’s world. The prodigies have changed the way the world views Pakistan’s batting because they take all the load and they don’t get out. In just 3 years and 43 innings, the batters have amassed almost 2200 runs at a striking average of 53.24. Their record partnership is of 203 is a record which may take ages to be broken. There is no doubt about the talent of these young, classy batters. They will definitely be the most sought partnership to break this season by the bowlers.
