5 batsmen who can break Martin Guptill’s record in the World Cup

For a record never achieved or conceived a decade ago, has now become more customary than ever. In 2010 for the very first time somebody breached the 200 mark score in ODI cricket, and it was none other than Sachin Tendulkar himself. Since then seven more double centuries have been scored; Virender Sehwag, Chris Gayle, Martin Guptill, and Rohit Sharma has done it thrice with Fakhar Zaman being the latest entrant to this elite club. While others do enjoy the pride of a double century, Guptill and Gayle are the only batsmen to do it on the biggest stage of all- the World Cup- the former being the highest scorer. Small grounds, two new balls, batsmen with their bludgeon sticks, and an English summer; the stage is set for the batters to romp the event. Here we look at five possible batsmen who can break Martin Guptill’s record of 237* in World Cup. Aaron Finch Aaron Finch. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images) The Australian limited overs skipper is renowned for his power-hitting endowments. Finch holds the record for the top two highest scores in T20 Internationals. While Finch’s place or captaincy in the white ball setup isn’t in contemplation, his form surely is. Finch was exposed for his difficulties with the inswingers against India in the Tests and ODIs. Although he is going through a lean patch at the moment with his last score of hundred coming in June last year, the Victorian opener is capable of finding his groove sooner. Finch was never squirmy or timid, indeed he has become a robust and an observant cricketer. The job of rejuvenating Australian cricket rests on his broad shoulders. With finishers like Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell in the team, Finch’s role will be to give a decent start and to bat deep. Once he gets his eyes in, there is no stopping for the Aussie opener. Evin Lewis Evin Lewis of West Indies. (Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images) Yes, he is the man who halted Stuart Binny’s international career with five sixes in an over. Like his idol Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis has become a pulverising force in limited overs cricket. Lewis may not have a stellar ODI average to boast, but a strike rate of 163 in T20Is speaks volumes about his ball muscling ability. His two T20I centuries and scores of 176* and 148 in ODI are an indication of the annihilation he is capable of. Recently, he went berserk, representing Comilla Victorians in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Though Windies are not favourites by any means to even reach the semis of the World Cup, a one-off good day for the left-handed opener could see him break Guptill’s record. Fakhar Zaman Fakhar Zaman. (Photo Source: Twitter) A Former Pakistan Navy sailor who is still a nightmare for Indian fans courtesy his hundred in CT2017 final. He is the replica of Salman Butt’s flair stroke-making but with the aggression of a young Shahid Afridi. He is the answer to Pakistan’s hunt for an attacking opener, something which Pakistan cricket desperately needed. Fakhar Zaman has had a meteoric rise to his career scoring at an average of 53 in 31 innings. He is the fastest to 1000 runs in one-day internationals. Recently he became Pakistan’s first ever double centurion when he mauled the Zimbabwean bowlers in all possible directions. With all the talent and faculties, Fakhar Zaman could take Pakistan to yet another ICC title, smashing a slew of records in the path. Alex Hales Alex Hales of England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England will start the World Cup as favourites, not only because they are the home side but more so because of the brand of cricket they have been playing in the last three years. The all-out attack strategy runs in their entire batting line-up. One of the reasons for their success has been their top order constituting of Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, and Alex Hales. Hales has been dropped to number three of late to accommodate Bairstow at the top. Hales first came to attention in 2005 when as a sixteen-year-old, he hit 55 off a single over (three no-balls, eight sixes, one four). Standing 6 feet 5 inches tall, Alex Hales is discerned as England’s star opener and is a vital cog in the World Cup plans for the ‘Modern England’ team. Just like his teammates, Hales has a gallantry approach towards his innings, be it ODI or T20. He has an aggressive propensity of slashing the ball. With a highest score of 171, Alex Hales has proved his mettle. Also in February 2018, Hales has committed himself solely to limited-overs cricket by signing a white-ball only contract with Nottinghamshire. On a hard and flat pitch, Alex Hales will be eyeing Guptill’s landmark. Rohit Sharma Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) If ever there will be a dictionary with the cricketers drafted in it, then talent, elegance and double century will be the synonyms for Rohit Sharma. He has the flair and gift of timing which every batsman craves for. His space for that ‘extra fraction of second’, makes all those pull shots look effortless. Though Rohit made his debut in 2007, he could never really cement his place in the national team because of his inconsistency until Champions Trophy 2013. MS Dhoni’s gamble to promote him up the order has done wonders for Rohit and for Indian cricket. In 116 innings as an opener, Rohit averages 57 to go with 20 hundreds, including three scores in excess of 200. Rohit isn’t as venturous as the other modern-day openers who straightaway take the attack to the bowlers. Rohit takes his own sweet time to pace the inning. But once the new ball is negated, there is nobody as destructive as Rohit in world cricket. Rohit becomes even more dangerous after reaching three figures: his thirteen scores of 130+ in 22 centuries justify this truism. If anyone who is touted to break the 264 runs record, let alone cross Guptill’s score, it is ‘The Hitman’ himself. Get the latest Cricket News and updates, Match Predictions, Fantasy Cricket Tips and lots more on CricTracker.com.

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5 batsmen who can break Martin Guptill’s record in the World Cup

Small grounds, two new balls, batsmen with their bludgeon sticks, and an English summer; the stage is set for the batters to romp the event.

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