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ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Top 5 batters to watch out for 

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Top 5 batters to watch out for ODI World Cup 2023

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The 13th edition of the 50-over World Cup will take place in India serving as the host nation this year. The tournament will be held in India for the fourth time in its history beginning on October 5, 2023, Starting with England vs. New Zealand as the opening match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Australia has won the Cricket World Cup five times, making them the most successful side in the competition’s history. The tournament has been won twice by the West Indies and once each by India, England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

This will be the fourth time that India will be hosting the tournament and the first time that it will be the sole host. They previously co-hosted the tournament in 1987, 1996 and 2011.

All the Countries will look to play with the fit and full strength squad at the start of the tournament, we have couple of batters who have topped the batting charts in the past times as they have extraordinary scores and performance in crucial games.

Here are the top 5 batters in the lineup of the ICC World Cup 2023 to watch out for, The stage is set for exceptional batting performances as the cricketing world gears up for the 2023 World Cup.  Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Henrich Klaseen, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Mendis and Shreyash Iyer  are five batters who have the potential to shine in this grand tournament.

  1. Virat Kohli:

For Kohli, the World Cup offers a great chance to confirm his position as one of the top batsmen in the world. Kohli, who is renowned for his faultless strokeplay, unmatched consistency, and desire for large scores, is a player who excels under pressure. In Virat Kohli’s ODI career, he has played 280 matches to date in his OdI career and has scored 13,027 runs, with an average of 57 and will look to

Kohli will be eager to spearhead India’s march toward World Cup triumph with the extra benefit of playing in comfortable home surroundings. But keep in mind to stock up on energy drinks and food as Kohli’s desire for high scores can occasionally become overwhelming.

2. Shubhman Gill:

He is one of the top batters playing international cricket right now. Against Australia, New Zealand, and the majority of the top teams worldwide, Shubman Gill has scored runs.

In ODI cricket, he presently averages 64.75 with the bat. With five hundreds now, Gill is well on his way to setting records just for entertainment. He strikes the ball with incredible ease, and some of his shots are reminiscent of a young Rohit Sharma.

Shubhman Gill is proficient with both new and old balls. India typically scores 300 or more if he stays in the crease for more than 20 overs. He recently scored 100 against Australia and Bangladesh.  The entire team depends on him to get them going, and Gill will undoubtedly be crucial for India in the forthcoming mega-event.

3. Henrich Klaasen:

In international cricket, Heinrich Klaasen has steadily risen to prominence. His accomplishments over the IPL season, The Hundred Men, and the recently finished series against Australia have been nothing short of extraordinary.

Klaasen has a remarkable strike rate of 111.64 and a current ODI average of 41.34. Among cricket players who have amassed more than a thousand runs in ODIs, it ranks among the highest.

Klaasen’s heroics in the five-match ODI series against Australia have finally guaranteed him a position in the World Cup starting lineup. Given his current form, he has the potential to be at his destructive best on Indian wickets. He is unquestionably a hitter to watch in the 2018 World Cup.

4. Kusal Mendis:

For more than 4 years, Mendis has been a dependable member of the Sri Lankan national team. He seemed to have found his form just in time for the World Cup.

In ODI cricket, Kusal Mendis averages 32 and has a respectable strike rate. He had an outstanding performance in the just finished Asia Cup, scoring 91 runs against Pakistan to win the match. In the Asia Cup, he also made a 90+ score against Afghanistan.

Mendis plays with grace and depends on his wrists and timing. His playing style is ideal for the circumstances in India. He is a World Cup player to watch out for because of the experience he brings with him in.

5. Najmul Hossain Shanto:

Shanto’s place in the World Cup starting 11 has been secured as a result of some outstanding performances against different teams. He not only scores runs when playing at home, but also when playing away from home. His effort against Ireland earlier this year, when he scored 100 points and assisted his team in chasing down a 300+ score from a difficult situation, was one of his greatest.

His ODI cricket average is on the lesser side, yet he has a significant impact on the game. Shanto will be a key player for Bangladesh’s cricket squad in the top order.

Who is number one ODI batter?

Star Indian opening batter Shubman Gill, who has been in red-hot form in 2023

Who is number one ODI team?

India reached the ODI Rankings summit after winning the first ODI against Australia at Mohali.

Who is the No 1 ODI team in 2023?

ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan Become No.1 Ranked ODI Team Despite India Winning Asia Cup 2023

Who will Win ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023?

Overall, India, England, Australia, and New Zealand are the four teams that are considered to be the favourites, But India will win the  ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023  to win the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.

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Akash Kumar
Akash Kumar
Hi! I am Akash, a professionally trained journalist who graduated from Delhi University. I have spent several years playing cricket at the State level for Jharkhand. My passion for cricket and thrive to explore truth via journalism helped me to develop a character called – Sports Journalist. My contribution towards writing would be always out of the true spirit that longs for the game that Indians like the most.

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