13-11-2022, 17:32
(This post was last modified: 13-11-2022, 17:32 by Ska'dForLife-WBA.)
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After the damp squib of last year's tournament, where the bat dominated the ball and climate conditions consistently favoured chasing teams to the extent that most matches were won and lost at the toss, this World Cup served up some great games with bowlers to the fore and a few major upsets along the way. With all eyes on the batting firepower of India and the disciplined bowling attack of Pakistan, somehow it was the old reliables of the England white-ball side, seven of whom were in India in 2016 for the ultimate final-over heartbreak, who shook off the post-Morgan blues to bring the trophy home and write their legacy into history.
Not much change in the individual rankings during the final stages, but fittingly, champions England nosed their way in with Jos Buttler placing fourth for runs, and Sam Curran second for wickets after his man-of-the-match performance in the final bagged him 3-12.
Top Run-Scorers
1. Virat Kohli (IND) - 296
2. Max O'Dowd (NED) - 242
3. Suryakumar Yadav (IND) - 239
4. Jos Buttler (ENG) - 225
5. Kusal Mendis (SRI) - 223
Top Wicket-Takers
1. Wanindu Hasaranga (SRI) - 15
2. Sam Curran (ENG) - 13 [for 148]
3. Bas de Leede (NED) - 13 [for 169]
4. Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM) - 12
5. Anrich Nortje (SA) - 11 [for 94]
1. Virat Kohli (IND) - 296
2. Max O'Dowd (NED) - 242
3. Suryakumar Yadav (IND) - 239
4. Jos Buttler (ENG) - 225
5. Kusal Mendis (SRI) - 223
Top Wicket-Takers
1. Wanindu Hasaranga (SRI) - 15
2. Sam Curran (ENG) - 13 [for 148]
3. Bas de Leede (NED) - 13 [for 169]
4. Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM) - 12
5. Anrich Nortje (SA) - 11 [for 94]
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