25 GIU 2019 · It is not easy for bowlers in ODI fantasy world cup to dry up runs when the batsmen are always looking out for runs.
World cup 2019 has been giving total excitement to the world cup fantasy cricket game lovers of 11wickets.com, most trusted fantasy cricket platform of India. The teams are having a blast competing with each other, especially the strongest contender of the trophy.
Hence, along with the batsmen, the bowlers are as well as contributing their best for their teams to win any day match. And for these fantasy cricket world cup bowlers, their economy is the weapon to restrict the opponent batsmen.
Here is a list of 6 most economical bowlers from the beginning of the world cup cricket match in 1975. Read on below:
Andy Roberts – West Indies
Deadpan and deadly Windies bowler, Sir Andy Roberts was an intelligent cricketer with a fertile brain. While on crease he planned well the downfall of opponent batsmen. He participated in 3 world cups from 1975 to 1985 and was the part of 2 world cup winning squad of his side. In 16 WC matches, Andy bowled 170.1 overs taking 26 wickets and giving 29 maidens with 552 runs. His best bowling innings is 3/32 with an average of 21.23. His is the most economical bowler so far having the rate of 3.24 and a strike rate of 39.2.
Ian Botham – England
One of the finest all-rounders of all time, the English cricketer Sir Ian Botham is a second economical bowler. He participated in 4 world cups from 1979 to 1992. In 22 WC matches, Botham bowled 222.0 overs taking 30 wickets and giving 33 maidens with762 runs. His best bowling innings is 4/31 with an average of 25.40. His is the second most economical bowler so far having the rate of 3.43 and a strike rate of 44.4.
Gavin Larsen – New Zealand
The name of Gavin Larsen was synonymous with ODIs in New Zealand. He had been the part of three consecutive world cups squad from 1992 to 1999. In 19 WC matches, Larsen bowled 170.0 overs taking 18 wickets and giving 12 maidens with599 runs. His best bowling innings is 3/16 with an average of 33.27. His is the third most economical bowler so far having the rate of 3.52 and a strike rate of 56.6.
John Traicos – Zimbabwe
A disciplined and accurate offspinner, John Traicos is one of international cricket’s most unusual members from the Zimbabwe team. He played in world cups from 1983 to 1992. In 20 WC matches, Traicosbowled 188.0 overs taking 16 wickets and giving 13 maidens with673 runs. His best bowling innings is 3/35 with an average of 42.06. His is the fourth economical bowler so far having the rate of 3.57 and a strike rate of 70.5.
Shaun Pollock – South Africa
A genuine South African all-rounder, Shaun Pollock had participated in world cup from 1996 to 2007. In 31 WC matches, Pollock bowled 269.0 overs taking 31 wickets and giving 37 maidens with970 runs. His best bowling innings is 5/36 with an average of 31.29. His is the fifth economical bowler so far having the rate of 3.60 and a strike rate of 52.0.
Kapil Dev – India
The greatest pace bowler India has produced, KapilDev was the skipper of Indian world cup winning team in 1983. He participated in the world cups from 1979 to 1992. In 26 WC matches, KapilDev bowled 237.0 overs taking 28 wickets and giving 27 maidens with892 runs. His best bowling innings is 5/43 with an average of 31.85. His is the fifth economical bowler so far having the rate of 3.76 and a strike rate of 50.7.
*Records have been compiled as on May 22, 2019
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8 GIU 2019 · A decent bowling performance can deflect a cricket game completely. Great batting may take the primary attention in a cricket match. However, a good fantasy world cup match can be complete with fantastic bowling.
A world cup cricket game bowler delivers the ball to hit the wickets applying various methods of delivery. He can startle the batsman and provoke him to bad innings, by manipulating him into hitting poorly and sending him back to the dressing room.
In the World Cup, there have been some superb bowling moments. The bowlers who have given these performances have been responsible for great matches that made the tournament worth enjoying. Here is a list of 6 Best Bowling Performances from the previous ODI fantasy World Cup. Let us check out them, and how they worked with the matches.
Glenn McGrath – 7/15
The legendary retired pacer from Australia, Glenn Donald McGrath is one of the greatest bowlers of the nation. During the 31st match of Pool A in World Cup 2003, Glenn McGrath took 7 wickets in his 7 over spell out of which 4 overs were maidens. He gave just 15 runs with an unbelievable economy rate of 2.14. The match was at North West Cricket Stadium between Australia and Namibia on 27th February 2003.
Andy Bichel – 7/20
Another retired bowler from the Australian team, Andy Bichel was an extremely talented seam bowler. During the 37th match of Pool A in World Cup 2003, Bichel took 7 wickets in his 10 over spell while yielding just 20 runs with an awful economy rate of 2.00. This match was at St George’s Park Stadium between Australia and England on 2nd March 2003.
Tim Southee 7/33
New Zealand’s right-arm fast-medium bowler Tim Southee is famous for his late outswings. He has delivered one of the best bowling performances in the World Cup 2015. It was the 9th match of pool A at Westpac Stadium on 20th February 2015. Southee took 7 wickets against England in 9 over spell, while conceding just 33 runs with an economy rate of 3.66.
Winston Davis – 7/50
Former Windies cricketer Winston Davis represented the West Indies’ World Cup squad in 1983. Cricket world cup fantasy league fans of 11Wickets.com still consider his bowling performances in World Cup 1983 as one of his best. During the 7th match of Group B, Windies faced Australia at the Headingley Cricket Stadium on 11th June 1983. Davis took 7 wickets in his 10.3 over spell with an economy rate of 4.85.
Gary Gilmour – 6/14
We get another Australian bowler on our list. Former Australian Bowler who was left-arm swinger Gary “Gus” John Gilmour was in the World Cup 1975 squad. He had given one of his best bowling performances at the semi-final of the tournament. Australia was facing England at the Headingley Cricket Stadium on 18th June 1975. Gilmour took 6 wickets in 12 over giving two maiden overs while yielding just 14 runs with an economy rate of 1.16.
Ashish Nehra – 6/23
Former left-arm pacer Ashish Nehra represented the Indian squad at World Cup 2003 in South Africa. India faced England in the 30th match of Pool A on 26th February 2003. Ashish Nehra took 6 wickets in his 10-over spell. He yielded just 23 runs with a marvellous economy rate of 2.30.
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6 GIU 2019 · Cricket is one of the oldest sports and its origins can be traced back to 1597. But, the history of world cup cricket fantasy game only dates back to 1975. This multi-nation tournament helps an ODI team get the ultimate glory.
It is the mother of all the cricket tournaments that have been held in every 4 years. The world cup fantasy league has been a great platform for many legendary cricketers to showcase their cricket skills.
The cricket world cup has always been the priority for the entire cricket playing nations. And these days they prepare for the world cup fantasy game well in advance.
The world cup cricket fantasy game has its own stories and facts so let us have a look at them and enjoy cricket world cup 2019!
#Fact 1
West Indies won the first two tournaments, beating Australia in 1975 and England in 1979 and then lost 1983 final to India, but have not reached another final since.
#Fact 2
The first men’s cricket World Cup was held in England in 1975, four years after the first recognised One-day International had been played in 1971, on the fifth day of a washed out Test between Australia and England in Melbourne.
#Fact 3
India also won the 2011 tournament. Pakistan (1992) and Sri Lanka (1996) are the only other winners.
#Fact 4
Allan Border’s Australia won the first of their four titles in 1987, sparking a period of dominance by the side in both one-day and test cricket for the next 20 years.
#Fact 5
Afghanistan will make their World Cup debut, having played three World Twenty20 tournaments.
#Fact 6
New Zealand and Australia will host 21 pool matches each, amongst 14 venues, seven in each country. It is the second time the two countries have co-hosted the tournament, having previously done so in 1992.
#Fact 7
New Zealand will host one quarter-final in Wellington and one semi-final in Auckland.
#Fact 8
There are two groups of seven teams playing a round robin format, with the top four in each pool making the quarter-finals, which will be straight knockouts.
#Fact 9
The final will be at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, only the second venue after Lord’s in London, to host more than one final.
#Fact 10
They can possibly reach the final in Melbourne without having played any of their games in Australia. The two co-hosts are in the same pool and play that match on February 28 in Auckland.
#Fact 11
Australia’s Glenn McGrath has the most wickets, 71 in 39 matches. McGrath also has the best bowling figures of 7-15 against Namibia in 2003.
#Fact 12
India’s Sachin Tendulkar is the leading run scorer with 2,278 runs in 45 matches and has scored the most centuries (six). He also holds the record for most runs in one tournament, 673 from 11 matches in 2003.
#Fact 13
The highest score in a World Cup match is 413-5 by India against Bermuda in 2007, while the lowest is 36 by Canada against Sri Lanka in 2003.
#Fact 14
South Africa’s Gary Kirsten has the highest score in a World Cup match, making 188 not out against UAE in 1996.
#Fact 15
Australia’s Ricky Ponting has taken 28 catches, the most by a non-wicketkeeper.
#Fact 16
Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has the most dismissals, 52 from 31 matches (45 catches, seven stumpings), though he could be overtaken by Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara (46) in this tournament.
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4 GIU 2019 · Excitement and uncertainty are synonymous to cricket along with the world cup cricket games. We can see numerous instances when extremely strong teams have lost their match to their weaker opponents.
The cricketing and the world cup fantasy league universe of 11wickets.comhave seen many up and down throughout the years, particularly in the most vital tournament, the ICC World Cup. 20 nations have taken part in the event if you consider all the editions. But, the coveted trophy has been overcome only by five teams until now, which are West Indies, India, Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
There are several ODI fantasy world cup teams who have fought to withstand the pressure of playing against the best teams and have never made it to the knock-out stage. However, a few cricketing superpowers make it to the semi-finals several times but have didn’t go on and secure the trophy.
Here is a list of three teams for the cricket world cup fantasy league fans who have made it to the semi-finals but have failed to seize the cup even once.
Team South Africa
The South African team has been one of the most powerful limited overs teams worldwide ever since their debut in 1991 against India. The Proteas have developed extraordinary all-rounders and bowlers in international cricket and have been one of the most challenging team to beat in ODI.
The team played their first World Cup in 1992 and made it to the semi-finals prior to losing to England in one of the most debatable games ever played. South Africa needed 22 runs off 13 balls when rain disrupted the game, and when they started again the target was revised to 22 runs off 1 ball, according to Duckworth Lewis method.
The Proteas have taken part in seven editions of World Cup and have made it to the top 4 four times – 1992, 1999, 2007 and 2015, however, have never won the trophy.
English Cricket Team
Cricket has its roots in England. Amazingly though, the inventors have never had the opportunity to lift the World Cup trophy in spite of having played in all the 11 editions.
The English team is definitely one of the balanced teams in the ODI version of the game. The side managed to get to the semi-finals five times in the first five editions of the tournament – 1975, 1979, 1983, 1987 and 1992, however, couldn’t get the trophy.
Furthermore, the English team has also made it to the final of the tournament on three occasions – 1979, 1987 and 1992, sadly winding up on the losing side.
New Zealand Cricket team
New Zealand happens to be an incredible team in ODI, mainly because of its significant all-rounders. The Kiwis have always smacked above their weight in the World Cup and have often amazed everyone with their ambitious brand of cricket.
This island nation has taken part in all the 11 editions of the World Cup, getting to the semi-finals seven times – 1975, 1979, 1992, 1999, 2007, 2011 and 2015, which happened to be a joint world record together with the Kangaroos.
Furthermore, the Black Caps managed to get to the finals in the last edition of World Cup, losing to arch-rivals Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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3 GIU 2019 · The month of May is the season of rejoice for the world cup fantasy cricket players. The ICC Cricket World Cup is one of the major international cricket tournaments. It was first organized on June 1975 in England by the International Cricket Council. This tournament is held every four years and thus it becomes one of the most exciting and watched tournaments in the world in the field of cricket.
England was the first country to hold the first 3 World Cup until 1987. It was after 1987 other nations had a share to host the Cricket World Cup under an unofficial rotation system. The ICC permits all members to play in the World Cup but only top 10 teams in the ranking are chosen for it and leftover teams to have to compete in ICC World Cup Qualifier to participate in Cricket World Cup. We all know that this year is trick-n-treat for those who play ODI fantasy world cup. So are you not excited that the teams have started their practice for the tournament in full swing?
Let us know about all the notable records set by cricketers and teams:
Team records
Most Cricket World Cup wins: Australia – 5
Australia has an amazing history in the Cricket World Cup! So far, 11 World Cups has been held and the Australian cricket team has won the tournament on 5 occasions. This includes three consecutive wins between 1999-2007.
Highest successful run chase: Ireland vs. England (2011) – 329-7
At World Cup 2011, the game between England and Ireland has been classic. The cricket team of Ireland had pulled off an amazing victory after their pitiful score of 111 runs and 5 wickets down. Kevin O’Brien had hit the fastest century in the history of the world cup, 113 of 63 balls. The team reached their target of 328 runs with 5 balls remaining. This is the highest successful run chase ever at a World Cup!
Highest team score: Australia vs. Afghanistan (2015) – 417-6
During World Cup 2015, Australia not only defeated Afghanistan but also became the team to score highest runs in the World Cup. They set an amazing huge score of 417/6. In reply, Afghanistan could just score 142 runs as they were all out. The margin of victory was 275 runs, which is again the highest recorded in World Cup.
Individual Records
Most runs scored at the Cricket World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar – 2,278
Who can make the most runs record other than our very own, little master? Sachin Tendulkar has scored 2278 runs in the tournament.
Fastest double century: Chris Gayle vs. Zimbabwe (2015) – 215
West Indies terrific opener Chris Gayle hit the fastest double century in World Cup 2015 against Zimbabwe. Gayle went on to hit a total of 16 sixes in 147 balls and made 215 runs.
Most sixes scored at the Cricket World Cup: AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle – 37
Skilled batsmen AB de Villiers from South African cricket team and Chris Gayle from West Indies hold the record of hitting 37 sixes till date in all the 11 World Cups.
Most wickets were taken at the Cricket World Cup: Glenn McGrath – 71
Australian pacer, Glenn McGrath lifted the trophy three times. Between his debut at the World Cup in 1996 and his final appearance in 2007, McGrath has taken 71 wickets in 39 games.
Most wickets in consecutive balls: Lasith Malinga v South Africa (2007) – 4
Lasith Malinga had set a new World Cup record by dismissing 4 players in consecutive 4 balls. The opponent team, South Africa, had just 4 runs left to reach their target and victory. But with one wicket left, victory came to the South African team.
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31 MAG 2019 · Many nations have come to the stage of the cricket world cup! But just a few have conquered it! Once more with fantasy world cup 2019, the stage will be set and we will witness an arena of terrific players.
Cricket is a team game. And, like in case of all team sports, a cricket team, too, is held together by the captain. As the leader of the ODI fantasy world cup team, a captain has to ensure balance in the team, be it in terms of focus or temperament.
A team skipper has to know when to stay calm in the face of stress and keep his head clear to strategies the match. The world cup fantasy game captain is the pillar of success in a team.
Let’s meet the top 10 cricket world cup fantasy league participating captains for this world cup, starting on 30th May.
Aaron Finch – Australia
After Australian ball-tampering episode, which saw Steve Smith suspended for a year, opening batsman Aaron Finch had been handed the responsibility of leading the team. Now, Smith is back, however, Finch will lead the Australian team at the World Cup.
Gulbadin Naib – Afghanistan
Afghanistan Cricket Board shocked everyone by choosing bowling all-rounder as captain for cricket world cup 2019. Naib replaces Asghar Afghan, one of the successful skippers, as the team’s leader.
Mashrafe Mortaza – Bangladesh
The fast bowler will be leading the Bangladesh team for the second time in the World Cup. In 2015, under Mortaza’s captaincy, Bangladesh reached the quarter-final stage for the first time.
Eoin Morgan – England
Just like Mortaza, Eoin Morgan will lead the English team for the second time in the World Cup. Though under his leadership, England faced an early exit in the 2015 World Cup. However, since then the English team has become a strong unit in the 50-over format and are one of the favourites going into the tournament.
Virat Kohli – India
Arguably the best ODI batsman, Virat Kohli will lead his side for the first time in 50-over World Cup. Interestingly, this will be Kohli’s third World Cup as a player.
Kane Williamson – New Zealand
Kane Williamson will play his first World Cup as a skipper. In 2015 edition, Brendon McCullum-led New Zealand finished as runners-up. Under Williamson, the Kiwis are looking for their maiden World Cup title win.
Sarfaraz Ahmed – Pakistan
Months before the World Cup, there were some questions over Sarfaraz Ahmed place in the team. His captaincy skill was under scrutiny as well. However, the nation’s cricket board went ahead and named him as the captain for the World Cup. It was under Sarfaraz’s leadership that Pakistan lifted its maiden Champions Trophy in 2017. He has won the World Cup at U-19 level too.
Faf du Plessis – South Africa
Middle-order batsman Faf du Plessis has been in charge of the South African team for a while now. In 2017 he was named as ODI captain and since then South Africa has done fairly well under him.
Dimuth Karunaratne – Sri Lanka
The opening batsman DimuthKarunaratne was surprisingly named as team’s ODI skipper. He is yet to lead Sri Lanka in an ODI and will begin his duty at the World Cup. He will replace Lasith Malinga, under whom Sri Lanka lost ODI series against South Africa, as captain.
Jason Holder – West Indies
Having led the team in the 2015 World Cup, Jason Holder has some experience of leading the Windies World Cup. He has been leading from the front as West Indies look to add 3rdWorld Cup to their bag.
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30 MAG 2019 · The world cup fantasy league fans might have noted that batsmen dominate World Cup and steal limelight mostly. However, it has also been noted the side having the best, settled and varied bowling squad wins this championship.
If you are a true world cup fantasy game fan, you might remember Windies squadofWC 1975 and 1979. Again, recollect the Indian squad of 1983 & 2011 or Australian squad of 1999, 2003 and 2007. Almost every time the champion side had their bowling department in top form.
Hence, the bowlers of every team play an enormous role in making their team lift up the World Cup trophy. They also play a huge role in the ODI fantasy world cup fans playing fantasy cricket.
Here we look at 5 such legendary bowlers who have been the top wicket-takers in World Cup’s history. Take a look below and being a fantasy cricket world cup fan reminisce the past World Cups.
Glenn McGrath – Australia
The great seamer, Glenn McGrath is one of the reasons that the Australian team was so successful in his era. McGrath had played an integral part in the three consecutive World Cup wins from 1999 to 2007. No doubt, he is the man topping this record.
McGrath picked 71 wickets in 39 world cup games at an average of 18.20. With the best figure of 7/15, he has 2 four-wicket hauls in World Cups.McGrath is fondly remembered for his wicket of Sachin Tendulkar at during World Cup 2003 final.
Muttiah Muralitharan – Sri Lanka
The great bowler from the island nation, Muttiah Muralitharan has the most number of wickets in both test and ODI. He is the second highest wicket-taker of World Cup in the 11Wickets list. Muralitharan has taken 68 wickets in 40 matches at a terrific average of 19.63. Sri Lanka had won the World Cup trophy one time in 1996 and Muralitharan was part of this winning team. He rules this second spot with his best figure of 4/19.
Wasim Akram – Pakistan
The highest wicket-taker in ODI cricket when he retired, Wasim Akram was a part of the vicious Pakistani squad. Akram had picked 55 wickets in 38 world cup games at an average of 23.84. Akram was an important part of Pakistan’s world cup winning squad in 1992. He was also in 1999 squad when Pakistan finished as runner-ups. He had 3 four-wicket hauls with a best figure of 5/28.
Chaminda Vaas – Sri Lanka
Perhaps the best seamer of Sri Lankan team, Chaminda Vaas was a destructor. He was at his best in World Cup 2003. Vaas ended picking up 49 wickets in 31 WC games and becoming the part of World Cup winning Sri Lankan team in 1996. He had an envious average of 21.22 with the best figure of 6/25 and 2 four-wicket haul.
Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath
Both the terrific Indian legends had 44 wickets in their bag from 23 and 34 World Cup matches respectively. Zaheer was the part of the Indian attack in the victorious World Cup 2011. Srinath picked the wickets at an average of 27.82 while Zaheer had an average of 20.23.
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29 MAG 2019 · May 2019 is the month of Cricket World Cup, revelry for the world cup fantasy league lovers!
So, as the participating teams are gearing up with their star players, the fantasy world cup cricket lovers of 11Wickets are too preparing their play and team selection strategies, so as to make perfect teams, compete with the other players and win a lot of prizes.
Let’s take a look at one power cricketer each team should have during ODI fantasy world cup cricket games 2019, so as to secure their place and win the cup. Read on:
Dimuth Karunaratne – Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan team has weakened after the retirement of most of the senior players. The new players are not being able to create the magic the senior players have created earlier in the world cricket scenario and ODI fantasy world cup.
To be precise, the young ones are not playing well to lead the nation at some respectable position. The ICC ranking of Sri Lanka is 8. In this situation, the current skipper of the team DimuthKarunaratne, a youngster himself, has the responsibility to pull the strings of the team and boost its morale. Let’s say that one great performance is needed to boost this morale and turnaround the picture of the green room.
Babar Azam– Pakistan
Pakistani cricket team has high hopes about Azam. He is one of the terrific run-scorer for the team. He is one of the key players for Pakistan leading up to the World Cup 2019. Azam understands the game he is playing and keeps the capability to play according to the situation. The team which is currently ruling the ICC ranking in 6th position needs someone of his talent.
Kane Williamson – New Zealand
When the opposition tries to get under the skin, the Kiwi skipper, Kane Williamson has still kept alive the spirit of the game. It is much due to his calm appearance that also reflects in his game and how he controls things as a leader on the field. One of the sound batsmen in the world at the moment, Kane has been a batsman who can play in almost all situations. New Zealand holds 3rd position in ICC ranking table.
Jason Holder – West Indies
This all-rounder and the current team captain, who leads from the front, is an able leader and who has shown it in the past that hope can still stay intact until it’s not over. Holder is the key player for the West Indies as the team is struggling in the 9th position at ICC ranking.
Rashid Khan – Afghanistan
This young cricketer from Afghanistan has become a household name for the cricket fans. As 2019 World Cup will be a challenge for the team Afghanistan, which is holding the 10th position in ICC ranking, Rashid Khan is ruling the 2nd position in the ODI Bowling Rankings at ICC. You now know, why he is the key player for the team.
Shakib Al Hasan– Bangladesh
He is one of the most consistent players for the team in the last decade. For the Bangladeshi tigers, Shakib Al Hasan is not merely a player but also he is their mentor. The team rely heavily on him for all the three formats of cricket and it is predictable that they need him for World Cup 2019 too.
Joe Root – England
He is one of the prolific run scorers for England team and one of the greatest batsmen internationally. His consistency plays a key role for the team which is ruling the 1st position at the ICC ranking table. Hence, he is the key player for the team in the upcoming ICC World Cup.
Kagiso Rabada – South Africa
KagisoRabada is the world’s best fast bowler at present. The right arm pacer is the crucial player for his him in this upcoming ICC World Cup 2019. South Africa holds the 4th position in the ICC ranking.
David Warner – Australia
Despite being out of cricketing action, David Warner is still one of the best ODI batsmen internationally. Australia being in 5th position at the ICC ranking needs him as the key player for the World Cup 2019.
Jasprit Bumrah– India
From being an unorthodox fast bowler, Bumrah has risen rapidly to become India’s match-winner in the limited overs formats. Bumrah is probably the best bowler in ODIs at the moment due to his understanding of the game as well as the ability to anticipate the batsman’s thinking and plan accordingly. India holds the 2nd position in ICC team ranking and Bumrah holds the 1st position in ODI Bowling Rankings at ICC. Hence, it is definite he can be the key player for India in the ICC World Cup.
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28 MAG 2019 · In fantasy world cup cricket, batsmen can make a huge difference to a game. As they try to score huge in any match, they ensure that the opponents have a big number to chase.
However, it is not just the contribution of one batsman who can make a huge contribution to a match. Partnerships win matches and also help teams come out of trouble. Two batsmen working in perfect harmony is a sight for cricket world cup fantasy league cricket fans of 11Wickets.
When two batsmen get together and perform well, nothing better can happen for the team. The teams which grow good batting partnerships are considered the best batting units in world cup cricket game.
Here are the top 6 highest partnerships in world cup cricket games.
Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels (2015)
Two Windies batsmen, Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels top this list with a partnership of 372 runs for the 2nd wicket. They were playing against Zimbabwe during15th match, Pool B of World Cup at Canberra on February 24 2015. Due to this massive partnership, West Indies won the match by 73 runs.
Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid (1999)
The Men in Blue and batting genius, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid are second in this list. None could beat their record of highest partnership in world cup until Gayle and Samuels scored 372 in WC 2015. They partnered for the 2nd wicket and scored 318 runs. India was playing against Sri Lanka during 21stMatch of World Cup at Taunton on May 26 1999. India has beaten the Sri Lankans by 157 runs in that match.
Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan (2011)
The Sri Lankan batting genius, Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan are third with 282 runs partnership for the 1st wicket. They were playing against Zimbabwe during 26thMatch, Group A of World Cup at Pallekele on March 10 2011. Sri Lanka won that match by 139 runs.
David Warner and Steven Smith (2015)
Two of the very best Australian batsmen, David Warner and Steven Smith are fourth in this list. They have the record of 260 runs partnership for the 2nd wicket. They were playing against Afghanistan during 26th Match, Pool A of World Cup at Perth on March 4 2015. Australia had beaten Afghanistan by 275 runs.
David Miller and Jean-Paul Duminy (2015)
The two leading South African batsmen, David Miller and Jean-Paul Duminy are fifth in this list. They have the record of 256* runs partnership for the 5th wicket. They were playing against Zimbabwe during 3rd Match, Pool B of World Cup at Hamilton on February 15 2015. South Africa had beaten Zimbabwe by 62 runs.
Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis (2015)
Another of the best South African batsmen, Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis hold the sixth spot in this list. They have the record of 247 runs partnership for the 2nd wicket. Their opponent was Ireland in the match during 24th, Pool B of World Cup at Canberra on March 3 2015. South African team won the match by 201 runs.
*Records have been compiled as on April 29, 2019
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27 MAG 2019 · Every four years the excitement of the world cup fantasy game cricket fans reaches to the top of the world. The top cricketers from the top test playing nations get together for the biggest cricket tournament, the World Cup.
The entire tournament is a colourful affair as each nation’s chosen cricketers aim to grab the highest title of cricket world. For the cricketers who play for the first time at the event, it is an experience to cherish for life. And when a team wins the fantasy world cup, it is the moment of a lifetime.
The fans of fantasy cricket at 11Wickets will agree the World Cup is a great way to bring together various cultures and people from all over the globe. World Cup has been organising since 1975 and anticipation amongst world cup fantasy Indian fans is growing as the tournament is getting closer this summer.
Let us walk down the memory lane today. Here are two greatest finals of India in World Cup history for the ODI fantasy world cup fans. Read on:
World Cup 2011 (Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai)
The young Men in Blue of Sourav Ganguly succeeded in reaching the finals during world cup 2003. However, at the finals, they lost against the supergiant Australian team. 8 years later, the Men in Blue of MS Dhoni again reached the finals against Sri Lankan team. This time around, the Men in Blue were playing in their home grounds as India was host to World Cup 2011. Sri Lankan team had reached the WC finals in 2007 and won in 1996.
Winning the toss, the Lankan team made 274/6 in 50 overs despite the Indian spearhead Zaheer Khan. The team hammered 91 runs in the last 10 overs. In reply, the Indian team had a shaky start with Sachin and Sehwag falling down quickly. The Delhi duo, Gambhir and Kohli came for the rescue and gave a partnership of 83 runs for the third wicket until Kohli got dismissed. Dhoni came to the bat and Gambhir and Dhoni added 109 for the 4th wicket. Then for the 5th, wicketYuvraj Singh joined Dhoni. It was a keenly contested final and MSD uncorked his magic well. It goes down in history as one of the best World Cup final victories of all-time.
1983 World Cup final (Lord’s Cricket Ground in London)
Since the start of the World Cup tournament in 1975, it was the first time India reached the finals in 1983. The Windies team were appearing in the finals for the third time, winning the previous two in 1975 and 1979. They were on the verge of making a hat-trick. Clive Lloyd of West Indies won the toss and invited India to bat first. India crumbled at 183 all out.
Next, Windies came down to bat with confidence. The first shock came when opener Gordon Greenidge went down at 1 from Balwinder Sandhu. Nine more were to go. Viv Richards took his team to 57/2. The Caribbean crowd went in shock when their hero was dismissed by KapilDev, the Indian skipper. For the Windies side, it went downhill after the dismissal of Sir Richards. The India side sent the champions hurtling towards a 43-run defeat. 1983 became the year of India’s superb victory and it has been considered as the greatest victories of the World Cup.
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