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Top 5 Active Left Handers in the world
Undoubtedly, all the cricketing teams are gearing up to win the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. Notably, the 50-over format of cricket is all about scoring big runs as well as forging great partnerships. In addition, tonnes of batsmen have produced magnificent performances in the past and secured victory for their side.
In addition, during this current era, a plethora of batters are making huge contributions to their side. Speaking on the same subject, we will look out here at the top five active left-handed batters who have displayed stellar performances in the 50-over format and will be expecting to perform well in the upcoming World Cup.
Check out the top five most active left-handed batters in the ODIs here:
1. Ravindra Jadeja
India star batter Ravindra Jadeja has been recognized as one of the best left-handed batters in the cricketing world. Notably, the great all-rounder made his debut on February 8, 2009, against Sri Lanka. In addition, the CSK batter has played 174 ODI matches and scored 2526 runs while having 13 half-centuries to his credit. Moreover, the great Southpaw will be the most important player in the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup.
2. Fakhar Zaman
Pakistan star batter Fakhar Zaman has been one of the greatest batters. Notably, the left-handed batter made his debut on June 7, 2017, against South Africa. In addition, the great batter has appeared in 70 matches while scoring 3148 runs. Moreover, the southpaw has 10 centuries and 15 half-centuries to his credit, which enabled the Men in Green to win the matches easily.
3. David Warner
Australia’s top-order batter, David Warner, is known as one of the great batsmen in the white-ball format. Notably, the southpaw made his debut on January 18, 2009, against South Africa. In addition, the 36-year-old batsman has played 142 matches so far and accumulated 6030 runs, with a top score of 179. Moreover, the opening batter has 19 centuries and 27 half centuries to his name. Furthermore, the DC batter will be a crucial player for Pat Cummins’ side in the upcoming ODI World Cup that is slated to take place in India later this year.
4. Alex Carey
Australia’s star batter, Alex Carey, is also one of the top left-handed batsmen besides David Warner. Notably, the wicketkeeper-batsman made his ODI debut on January 19 against England. In addition, the Southpaw has featured in 64 ODI matches so far while grabbing 1667 runs, with the best score of 106 runs. Moreover, the 31-year-old batter has one century and seven half centuries to his credit.
5. Quinton de Kock
South African star batsman Quinton de Kock has been known for his huge contributions to his team. Notably, the wicketkeeper batter made his debut on January 19 against New Zealand. In addition, the top-order batter has scored 140 runs while amassing 5966 runs, including 17 centuries and 29 half-centuries, with the best score of 178. Furthermore, the opening batter will be expected to give his side a big start during the ODI World Cup.