Top Ten Openers in Twenty20 from Pakistan Cricket Team

 

Twenty20 cricket is about an aggressive game. The list given below is of top ten openers of Pakistan, it shows how aggressive openers can be successful in Twenty20 cricket. Opening batsmen like Kamran Akmal and the hard hitter Imran Nazir have shown their capabilities in this format of the game, but Salman Butt with a classic touch has also proven the fact that you can score huge amounts of runs by playing proper cricketing shots and also by picking singles and doubles. Although Salman Butt is a classy cricketer, he is at no 2 in the list of the top ten Pakistani openers, overtaken by Kamran Akmal. Scoring boundaries in Twenty20 cricket does not mean slogging everything that comes on the bat, and Salman Butt is a prime example of that.

Serial No	Player	Runs
1	Kamran Akmal	704
2	Salman Butt	595
3	Imran Nazir	324
4	Muhammad Hafeez	262
5	Shahzaib Hasan	116
6	Shoaib Khan	65
7	Imran Farhat	41
8	Muhammad Amir	39
9	Khalid Latif	30
10	Ahmed Shehzad	8

Although Salman Butt was great with bat, he has tarnished his image and spoiled his career by getting involved in betting. Usually when Pakistan Cricket Team is playing a T20 match, the spectators look forward to Shahid Afridi’s innings. He is tailor made for T20 style of cricket though he rarely has scored big in T20 till now. Also, in recent years he has not played as opener.

Top Ten Test-ODI-T20 Fast Bowlers From Pakistan Cricket Team

Top Ten Test Fast Bowlers From Pakistan Cricket Team  

Pakistan has always produced great fast bowlers. Right from the start, Pakistan created problems for the world’s best batting lineups with deadly fast bowling. The top ten fast bowlers of the world would definitely have more Pakistanis in the list than any other nation.

Pakistan has produced remarkable fast bowling geniuses like Wasim Akram (the best left-handed bowler ever), Waqar Younis (known for his deadly late-swinging yorkers), Shoaib Akhtar (world’s fastest bowler) and deadly Imran Khan. No cricketing nation has ever produced so many quickies with such talent and innovation. Another Pakistani Test fast bowler who deserves a mention is Sarfraz Nawaz. He is known as the father of reverse swing.

• Imran Khan
• Waqar Younis
• Fazal Mahmood
• Wasim Akram
• Sarfraz Nawaz
• Khan Muhammad
• Shoaib Akhtar
• Muhammad Sami
• Shabbir Ahmad
• Muhammad Asif

Top Ten ODI Fast Bowlers From Pakistan Cricket Team  

Pakistan has always performed in shorter form of cricket. They won a world cup (1992) and made it to the finals in 1999. Every time the Pakistan team performs, fast bowlers play the leading role. The fast bowling in Pakistan is arguably the backbone of international cricket. A list containing the world’s top ten fast bowlers of all time for ODI would remain incomplete without putting the Pakistani bowlers right on top of it.

Pakistan won the world cup in 1992. The top performers were Wasim Akram (fast bowling genius) and Imran Khan (an all-round performer). The next man in line was Aqib Javed who himself was an explosive fast bowler. Later on, the nation put fast bowlers like Shoaib Akhtar, Shabbir, Umer Gull and Muhammad Asif on display.

• Wasim Akram
• Waqar Younis
• Imran Khan
• Shoaib Akhtar
• Umer Gull
• Muhammad Asif
• Abdur-Razzak
• Muhammad Sami
• Aqib Javed
• Shabbir Ahmed

Top Ten T20 Fast Bowlers From Pakistan Cricket Team  

Pakistan has had more success at 20-20 cricket than any other format of this sport. They have won every respectable tournament including the mega event, i.e. the World Cup. They have played some of their best cricket in this form of this sport. The Pakistani fast bowlers have made the difference.

Every team has good hitters at the top order, middle order and the tail. The teams with better bowlers would come out on top in 20-20 cricket. The Pakistani fast bowlers have been very mean and have the best economy for this form of the sport. They have taken wickets at an unbeatable strike rate. Bowlers like Umer Gull, Sohail Tanveer, Muhammad Amir and Rana Naveed have performed in almost every match that they played. The amazing Yorker length bowling by Rana Naveed and Umer Gull in this format has worried every batsman in the world. Umer Gull was so good with the ball that he started reverse-swing in the 20-20 cricket that seemed impossible before him.

The top three fast bowlers from Pakistan for 20-20 cricket are;

• Umer Gul
• Rana Naveed
• Muhammad Amir

 

Top Ten Fast Bowlers in Test-ODI-T20 in Cricket World

Top Ten Fast Bowlers in Test Cricket World

Fast bowling is an art. It’s more than throwing the ball at above 80 Km/hour. The bowlers have proven over the years that just being fast is not the key. Though speed gives advantage, the ones who possess intelligent understanding of the game come out victorious. The top ten fast Test bowlers in the world have consistently destroyed the batting orders with their deadly pace and exclusive skills. Players like Waqar Younis and Imran Khan kept cleaning the top order players with their deadly swing and fearsome Yorkers. In the recent past, Glen McGrath has proved that bowling on consistent line and length can reward bog time.

The top ten Test bowlers in the world are:

• Glenn McGrath (Australia)
• Richard Hadlee (New Zealand)
• Imran Khan (Pakistan)
• Waqar Younis (Pakistan)
• Malcolm Marshall (West Indies)
• Dennis Lillee (Australia)
• Imran Khan (Pakistan)
• Wasim Akram (Pakistan)
• Ian Botham (England)
• Courtney Walsh (West Indies)

Top Ten Fast Bowlers in ODI Cricket World

It is difficult to make a list of world’s top ten fast bowlers for ODI cricket. ODI cricket came in late, so many Test greats either missed it or found it hard to adjust to this shorter form of cricket. Our list of top ten fast bowlers in ODI cricket is populated by Pakistani bowlers due to their love for the shorter form of cricket, amazing control over the reverse swing and deadly pace.

The bowlers are rated according to their performances against various oppositions and on difficult tracks rather than mere stats. Due consideration is given to the strike rate, averages and above-average performances against tough rivals.

• Wasim Akram
• Glen McGrath
• Shaun Pollock
• Chaminda Vaas
• Allan Donald
• Imran Khan
• Waqar Younis
• Shoaib Akhtar
• Ian Botham
• Kapil Dev

Top Five Fast Bowlers in T20 Cricket World  

It was not easy for the bowlers to adapt to this shorter form of cricket. The 20-20 cricket format was quick and favored batsmen. The bowlers were on the receiving end. They needed to adapt quickly and had to use the stock deliveries more often. The top bowlers in 20-20 cricket were the ones who were clever and had the most variety. Plain speed can get you into trouble in this form of cricket.

In order to rate the fast bowlers, stats are not enough. A bowler not getting a wicket in match, but conceding only 8 runs in his spell of 3 overs, would be ignored by stats. The following list rates the bowlers according to stats, match performances, economy rates, winning performances and the ability to perform under critical situations.

• Umer Gul (Pakistan)
• Laseth Malinga (Sri Lanka)
• Shaun Tait (Australia)
• Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka)
• Shaun Pollock (South Africa)

Top Ten Test-ODI-T20 Batsmen of Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Top Ten Test Cricket Batsmen of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka cricket team has been one of the most committed teams in test matches. They know the importance of every match and play all the games seriously. Sri Lanka has been very fortunate to have very experienced players. Their influence has strengthened the team in an extremely positive manner. The Sri Lankan team never shies away from its duties and responsibilities. Batting in all forms has being their main strength and since they are a well united team, they play with the welfare of their country in mind. This, coupled with the blessings of their country, has helped them move ahead in this game. The best batsmen of Sri Lanka cricket team in test cricket are:

• DPMD Jayawardene
• KC Sangakkara
• ST Jayasuriya
• PA de Silva
• MS Atapattu
• A Ranatunga
• HP Tillakaratne
• TT Samaraweera
• TM Dilshan
• WPUJC Vaas

Top Ten ODI Cricket Batsmen of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka cricket team has been one of the most consistent teams in this form of cricket. In One day Internationals, Sanath Jayasuriya has set the bench mark for his players. His record breaking seasons have been very encouraging for the other players on the team. Sanath Jayasuriya is the man behind most of their wins and has been the teams driving force. Sri Lanka has also managed to reach this far because of their immense dedication to the game. The team treats each game as though it’s life changing. This attitude has helped them the most and as far as their batting approach is concerned, they have been truly exceptional. They know all the tricks of the trade really well. The best batsmen of Sri Lanka in one day international cricket are:

• T Jayasuriya
• PA de Silva
• DPMD Jayawardene
• MS Atapattu
• KC Sangakkara
• A Ranatunga
• RS Mahanama
• TM Dilshan
• RP Arnold
• AP Gurusinha

Top Ten T20 Cricket Batsmen of Sri Lanka

Top Ten T20 Cricket Batsmen of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka cricket team has shown splendid performances over the years, but the team still has not adjusted to this format as well as others. Their main advantage is the fact that they have a lot of experienced players on the team. This is what has inspired new players to perform strongly as well. Sri Lankan players are very dedicated to the game and this is what makes them play better with each successive performance. Batsmen are required to perform in twenty-twenty matches. If they have a bad day, the match might as well be conceeded. The only way to survive a bad batting attempt, is to rely on a strong support system from the rest of the team. The best batsmen of Sri Lanka cricket team in 20-20 are:

• DPMD Jayawardene
• KC Sangakkara
• TM Dilshan
• ST Jayasuriya
• AD Mathews
• CK Kapugedera
• J Mubarak
• LPC Silva
• WU Tharanga
• ML Udawatte

Top Ten Test-ODI-T20 Cricket Batsmen of Bangladesh

Top Ten Test Cricket Batsmen of Bangladesh

Bangladesh has not shown much potential in test cricket. If a few match wins makes good team, then maybe Bangladesh is in the running. They are a good side but they do not demonstrate the dedication required by the game. Test cricket requires equal commitment from all the players as this is a group game and if even one player falters, the rest of the team goes down. Cricket requires team effort and a lot of cooperation among the players. Bangladesh has a few players who have batted well in the past, namely Mohammad Ashraful, whose influence is yet to rub off on the other players. Top ten batsmen of Bangladesh are :

• Habibul Bashar
• Mohammad Ashraful
• Javed Omar
• Tamim Iqbal
• Khaled Mashud
• Shakib Al Hasan
• Rajin Saleh
• Mushfiqur Rahim
• Mohammad Rafique
• Junaid Siddique

Top Ten ODI Cricket Batsmen of Bangladesh

Recently, Bangladesh has shown some improvement, but it has not been enough to make render them by any means “good.” They have the scope to become good, but only with dedication, sincerity, and hard work. This team could reach places. Batting in One Day Internationals is where the player’s actual abilities are tested. They should not come on the field if they have already been stressed out as this will show in their performances. Bangladesh has had a few successful players but they have not grown with experience. Bangladesh has the potential to reach the top. Top ten batsmen of Bangladesh in ODI are:

• Mohammad Ashraful
• Tamim Iqbal
• Shakib Al Hasan
• Habibul Bashar
• Aftab Ahmed
• Shahriar Nafees
• Khaled Mashud
• Mushfiqur Rahim
• Javed Omar
• Mohammad Rafique

Top Ten T20 Cricket Batsmen of Bangladesh

Twenty-twenty is a very challenging game for inexperienced players. In the batting aspect, there is not much skill to display as it’s a limited over game. The players are required to remain on their feet throughout since it’s only a three hour game. Therefore, the fitness levels of the players matter.

Bangledesh will perform better with more coordination. This is what will make them a great team in the long run. Mohammad Ashraful has been an amazing support for this team. His greatest virtue is that he has never let his team down. A little more encouragement for them, and they are sure to go places. Top ten batsmen of Bangladesh cricket team in T20 are:

• Mohammad Ashraful
• Aftab Ahmed
• Shakib Al Hasan
• Tamim Iqbal
• Nazimuddin
• Mashrafe Mortaza
• Junaid Siddique
• Naeem Islam
• Mushfiqur Rahim
• Mahmudullah

 

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