ICC Men’s World Cup 2023: ICC Men’s World Cup 2023: Only a few days are left for the start of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. World Cup excitement is going to spread across the cricket world from 5th October.
Fans are eagerly waiting for the first ball of the first match of this mega event. The excitement will be at its peak in this tournament which will last for 46 days. The 10 teams entering here have the power to cause any shock, but some teams are considered to be the strongest contenders for the title.
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Three teams who have the strongest opening pair.
All the teams are entering the field for the World Cup with their full strength and balance, in which the role of the opening pair of the teams is going to be special.
If the openers strengthen the foundation for any team, then the work of the later batsmen will become easier. Meanwhile, in this mega event, let us tell you about some dangerous opening pairs.
So let’s see those 3 teams who have the strongest and most dangerous opening pairs who can single-handedly change the course of the match.
Rohit Sharma-Shubman Gill (India)
Indian cricket team’s opening pair Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have been making waves in ODI cricket for some time now. The opening pair of young star player Shubman Gill with Indian captain and experienced batsman Rohit Sharma has proved to be a hit.
Looking at the manner in which this opening pair has scored runs, they are being considered as the most dangerous openers in the World Cup. So far, Rohit-Gill as the opening pair in ODI cricket have added 1048 runs in 13 innings at an average of 87.33, in which 5 century partnerships and 4 half-century partnerships have been made.
David Warner-Mitchell Marsh (Australia)
Five-time champion Australia is emerging as the biggest contender in the World Cup. Although for the Kangaroo team, Travis Head was handling the opening responsibility along with David Warner for some time, but in view of Head’s fitness problem, Mitchell Marsh will play with David Warner.
Both these batsmen are also very tremendous, who have batted excellently while opening the innings for their team on some occasions. The pair of Marsh and Warner will open in the initial matches of the World Cup.
Those who have the ability to give a good start to their team, they can also be considered as the strongest opening pair.
Jonny Bairstow-David Malan (England)
The England cricket team has completely changed its game. This team is entering the World Cup 2023 with its dangerous plans. They have one stormy batsman among them, if we talk about the opening pair of the English team, it will be David Malan along with Jonny Bairstow.
Both these batsmen can give a strong start to their team. On one hand, Bairstow has the ability to bat with speed, while on the other hand, Malan bats intelligently as per the need.
This pair can give very dangerous starts to England and make the work of the later batsmen easier. In such a situation, it is going to be interesting to see them.