After 17 games of World Cup play we thought it time to put together our team of the tournament to date. Let the debate begin….
1. JASON ROY (ENG)
The English opener made it pretty easy with a dominant start to the tournament.
| M 3 | I 3 | NO 0 | Runs 215 | HS 153 | Ave 71.66 | BF 181 | SR 118.78 | 100s 1 | 50s 1 |
2. ROHIT SHARMA (IND)
Only had the two innings but has shown he is hungry for runs with a fifty and an unbeaten century.
| M 2 | I 2 | NO 1 | Runs 179 | HS 122* | Ave 179.00 | BF 214 | SR 83.64 | 100s 1 | 50s 1 |
3. JOE ROOT (ENG)
The English skipper has started his World Cup in style with a century and a fifty to show from his three innings to date.
| M 3 | I 3 | NO 0 | Runs 179 | HS 107 | Ave 59.66 | BF 192 | SR 93.22 | 100s 1 | 50s 1 |
4. KANE WILLIAMSON (NZ)
Hasn’t been called upon to do much work with the willow, as a result of his bowlers running rampant, but has laid the foundation for a massive tournament.
| M 3 | I 2 | NO 1 | Runs 119 | HS 79* | Ave 119.00 | BF 171 | SR 69.59 | 100s 0 | 50s 1 |
5. ROSS TAYLOR (NZ)
Much like his skipper, Taylor has been magnificent with the bat when needed in the Black Caps undefeated start to the tournament.
| M 3 | I 2 | NO 0 | Runs 130 | HS 82 | Ave 65.00 | BF 143 | SR 90.90 | 100s 0 | 50s 1 |
6. SHAKIB AL HASAN (BAN)
The leading runscorer in the tournament to date, the Bangladeshi All-Rounder is building a solid case for player of the tournament honours.
| M 3 | I 3 | NO 0 | Runs 260 | HS 121 | Ave 86.66 | BF 271 | SR 95.94 | 100s 1 | 50s 2 |
7. JOS BUTTLER (ENG)
Limited Over cricket’s premier wicket-keeper/batsman has had a wonderful tournament to date. Did you expect anything different?
| M 3 | I 3 | NO 0 | Runs 185 | HS 103 | Ave 61.66 | BF 136 | SR 136.02 | 100s 1 | 50s 1 |
8. PAT CUMMINS (AUS)
The Aussies are firmly entrenched in the top four and Pat Cummins is one of the key reasons for their strong start. If they are to successfully defend their crown, it will require the young quick to maintain his form.
| M 4 | I 4 | O 38.2 | M 3 | R 169 | W 9 | BB 3/33 | Ave 18.77 | ER 4.40 |
9. MITCH STARC (AUS)
One of the dangerous bowlers in the world, Starc once again finds himself at the pointy end of the World Cup wicket takers list.
| M 4 | I 4 | O 36.0 | M 3 | R 194 | W 9 | BB 5/46 | Ave 21.55 | ER 5.38 |
10. MOHAMMAD AMIR (PAK)
Bewilderingly Pakistan left Amir out of their initial World Cup squad. The Australian batsmen are no doubt wishing it had stayed that way.
| M 3 | I 3 | O 26.0 | M 2 | R 123 | W 10 | BB 5/30 | Ave 12.30 | ER 4.73 |
11. LOCHIE FERGUSON (NZ)
The 28 year old, along with his fellow NZ quicks, Lochie Ferguson has been on fire and deserves his place in the World Cup XI after two weeks.
| M 3 | I 3 | O 25.3 | M 3 | R 99 | W 8 | BB 4/37 | Ave 12.37 | ER 3.88 |
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