'Going To Be Fireworks', Matthew Hayden Expects Virat Kohli To Go Hard In Powerplays During T20 World Cup 2024

'going to be fireworks', matthew hayden expects virat kohli to go hard in powerplays during t20 world cup 2024

‘going to be fireworks’, matthew hayden expects virat kohli to go hard in powerplays during t20 world cup 2024

Star India and RCB batsman Virat Kohli has silenced critics questioning his strike rate in the Indian Premier League 2024 with consecutive impressive innings of 70* (44) and 42 (27) against GT. After his match-winning performances, the veteran has reclaimed the top spot on the list of leading run-scorers of the season, amassing 542 runs from 11 innings at an average of 67.75 and a strike rate of 148.08.

With his exceptional form, there’s been considerable debate about elevating the 35-year-old to open the innings in the T20 World Cup 2024. Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden has shared his perspective, suggesting that regardless of his batting position, if the Delhi-born batsman is at the crease within the first six overs, he’ll likely attack aggressively given India’s batting prowess.

“That strike rate is trending in the right direction, it’s trending up. Look at the IPL over the last four years, it’s gone from mid and around that 120 then it goes 130 and then 140 and 150. So 150 for me is kind of that sweet spot that starts in and everyone having conversation well where you bat? Is it three, is it open? You know those first six overs, it doesn’t matter if Kohli is in those first six overs. You know that there’s going to be fireworks,” Hayden said on Star Sports.

“You also know that these conditions that are going to be in the West Indies. They’re not so sure about those conditions in New York. I’ve seen that overlaid venue and it looks magnificent. But certainly through the West Indies, they’re going to be benign conditions and Kohli is going to come in and look to strike away knowing that he has a superb batting side that also has a great strike rate,” Hayden added.

Kohli has featured as an opener in nine T20Is, amassing 400 runs at an impressive average of 57.14 and a striking strike rate of 161.29, with a highest score of 122*. However, his most successful position in the T20 World Cup has been at number three, where he has accumulated 1132 runs from 24 innings, boasting an outstanding average of 87.07 and a strike rate of 132.86, including 14 half-centuries. With the T20 World Cup just a month away, it remains intriguing to see whether the team management opts to alter their batting lineup by promoting Kohli to open alongside captain Rohit Sharma.

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