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Friday, December 15, 2017

Rohit Sharma,Shikhar Dhawan Shine as Indian Openers Dominate 2017



India have had a splendid 2017 and one of the key reason for it has been the performance of the Indian openers in the past year.


The team has scored the most number of runs in ODIs this year. It’s also the 6th highest aggregate runs for India in any year

Indian openers have the most number of century partnerships (9)



The 2nd best is 3 by Sri Lanka and South Africa


Indian openers in 2017 have a conversion rate of 90.00% which is the best by any team (minimum three 50+ scores). They have also scored the most number of runs this year.

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Dhawan-Rohit have 2nd most ODI runs as openers in 2017. They have the most no. of century partnerships in ODIs this year and have a 50-100 conversion rate of 80.00.

Rohit, who smashed his third double hundred in ODIs, has scored seven hundreds this year (six in ODIs and one in Tests) marking a successful return to international cricket following a thigh surgery last November.

"I would say this year has been the best year for me as a cricketer. I have been hitting the ball well," said Rohit after India's series leveling win against Sri Lanka.
 

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