As the T20 World Cup 2024 approaches, one of the most debated topics among fans and experts is “Virat Kohli opening with Rohit Sharma.” Kohli and Rohit have been proven match-winners for India for years. Inform Kohli’s partnership with the explosive Rohit at the top has aroused great interest among fans.
Virat Kohli opening with Rohit Sharma could be a game-changer
Virat Kohli’s opening with Rohit could be a game-changer for India in the upcoming T20 World Cup. India can exploit Kohli’s form and adaptability in different roles in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Opening the innings could allow him to capitalise on his form and set the tone for the middle orders of India.
The dynamic duo at the top could pose a significant challenge for opposition bowlers right from the start. Kohli’s solidity will complement Rohit’s aggression. Pairing Rohit with Kohli could form one of the most formidable opening partnerships in the T20 World Cup 2024.
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Providing Stability to the Middle Order
By promoting Kohli to open, India can address the issue of stabilising the middle order. This move could allow the team management to experiment with dynamic players in the middle, bolstering the batting lineup overall.
In case of early wickets, Kohli’s presence at the top provides reassurance, while his ability to anchor the innings could be invaluable in chasing challenging targets.
India Squad for T20 World Cup 2024
| Batter | All-rounders | Wicket-keepers | Bowlers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (C) | Hardik Pandya | Rishabh Pant | Jasprit Bumrah |
| Virat Kohli | Ravindra Jadeja | Sanju Samson | Mohammed Siraj |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Axar Patel | Arshdeep Singh | |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Shivam Dube | Yuzvendra Chahal | |
| Kuldeep Yadav |
While the idea of Kohli opening in T20 cricket may seem unconventional at first, it’s worth considering given the potential benefits it offers to the Indian team. With the T20 World Cup 2024 on the horizon, this strategic move could be the key to unlocking India’s full potential in the tournament.
Top Performance of Indian Players in IPL 2024
| Batter | Mat | Runs | Avg | 100s | 50s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 15 | 741 | 61.75 | 1 | 5 | 154.70 |
| Sanju Samson | 15 | 531 | 48.27 | – | 5 | 153.47 |
| Rishabh Pant | 13 | 446 | 40.55 | – | 3 | 155.40 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 15 | 435 | 31.07 | 1 | 1 | 155.91 |
| Rohit Sharma (C) | 14 | 417 | 32.08 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Bowlers | Mat | Wickets | 4-fers | 5-fers | BBI | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 13 | 20 | – | 1 | 5/21 | 6.48 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 14 | 19 | 1 | – | 4/29 | 10.03 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 15 | 18 | – | – | 3/11 | 9.41 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 11 | 16 | 1 | – | 4/55 | 8.69 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 14 | 15 | – | – | 3/43 | 9.18 |
Hardik Pandya or Shivam Dube: Who is in better form?
Hardik Pandya, who did not travel with the Indian team, will suppose to reach New York soon. Hardik Pandya has been critised imensely for his poor leadership and poor form in the IPL 2024. Hardik Pandya has been named the deputy of Rohit Sharma for the T20 World Cup 2024. But his inclusion in the playing XI becomes doubtful.
Shivam Dube has been in tremendous form during IPL 2024. Playing for Chennai Super kings, He played a couple of match-winning knocks. Experts suggest that He could be the potential substitution for Hardik Pandya in playing XI of India.
Sanju Samson, Captain of Rajasthan Royals performed brilliantly in the recently concluded IPL 2024. Under his leadership, RR reached playoffs of the IPL 2024. Samson’s great-run with the bat added another dimension along with his wicket-keeping skills.
Recent performance of Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube
| Players | Mat | Runs | SR | HS | Wickets | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | 14 | 216 | 143.04 | 46 | 11 | 3/31 |
| Shivam Dube | 14 | 396 | 162.29 | 66* | 1 | 1/14 |
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Probable XI for India in League Stage for T20 World Cup 2024
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Virat Kohli
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Shivam Dube
- Rishabh Pant
- Sanju Samson / Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Kuldeep Yadav / Yuzvendra Chahal
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