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World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam Battle Is Like Chalk And Cheese

Rohit SarkarBy Rohit Sarkar21/10/2023No Comments3 Mins Read
World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam Battle Is Like Chalk And Cheese
World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam Battle Is Like Chalk And Cheese

In cricket, where fervent debates and player comparisons are a way of life, the ongoing ODI World Cup has set the stage for an epic rivalry. The spotlight is firmly fixed on India’s cricket maestro, Virat Kohli, and Pakistan’s star batter, Babar Azam. Beyond their camaraderie off the field, ardent fans from both nations can’t help but dissect their stellar records.

In the current tournament, Virat Kohli emerges as a formidable force, distinctly overshadowing his Pakistani counterpart, Babar Azam. Standing tall at the World No. 8 spot, Kohli has been in a league of his own, rendering a head-to-head comparison with the Pakistani sensation quite lopsided.

In the four gripping matches he’s participated in, Kohli has amassed an impressive tally of 259 runs, showcasing his dominance with a highest score of an unbeaten 103. The remarkable aspect is his awe-inspiring average of 129.50, coupled with a striking strike rate of 90.24. Furthermore, he’s already etched his name on the century board and has two half-centuries to his name, reaffirming his mettle in the ODI World Cup.

World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam Battle Is Like Chalk And Cheese

On the flip side, Pakistan’s skipper, Babar Azam, the world’s No. 1 ranked batter, has encountered a slew of challenges in the World Cup. He managed to secure a lone fifty in four innings, which transpired in a losing encounter against India, where he posted a half-century. Regrettably, his performance in other matches has left much to be desired, with meagre scores of 5 against the Netherlands, 10 against Sri Lanka, and 18 against Australia, resulting in an underwhelming average of 20.75.

Babar’s struggles have understandably triggered apprehension among Pakistani fans, who had placed high expectations on their captain to lead from the front in this prestigious event. His potential remains undebatable, but he currently grapples with a patch of inconsistency that has inadvertently affected his team’s overall performance. To delve deeper into the performance of these two prodigious batters, let’s scrutinize their statistics in the ODI World Cup:

Virat Kohli

  • Matches Played: 4
  • Runs Scored: 259
  • Highest Score: 103 not out
  • Average: 129.50
  • Strike Rate: 90.24
  • Centuries: 1
  • Half-Centuries: 2

Babar Azam

  • Matches Played: 4
  • Runs Scored: 83
  • Highest Score: 50
  • Average: 20.75
  • Strike Rate: 79.04
  • Centuries: 0
  • Half-Centuries: 1

These statistics sshow the glaring contrast in the performances of Kohli and Babar in the ODI World Cup. Kohli’s astounding average and consistent scoring have elevated him to the upper echelons of the tournament’s batting elite, while Babar Azam grapples with a tumultuous journey in search of his lost rhythm.

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Rohit Sarkar is a passionate cricket writer with years of experience covering the sport. Born and raised in India, Rohit developed a love for cricket at a young age and has been following the game ever since.Rohit has covered some of the biggest cricket events around the world, including the ICC World Cup, the IPL, and the Ashes.His writing style is both informative and engaging, making complex cricket concepts easy to understand for fans and newcomers alike. Rohit is known for his attention to detail and his ability to capture the excitement and drama of live matches in his writing.Overall, Rohit's love for cricket shines through in his writing and his passion for the sport is contagious. His work has been published in numerous publications and websites, making him one of the most respected and sought-after cricket writers in the industry.

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