5 batsmen who can become the leading run-scorer in 2019 World Cup

#2 Joe Root

Joe Root has a stellar record in home conditions

Joe Root has played a massive role in taking England to the number one spot in the ICC ODI rankings. His stellar consistency has helped England put up massive scores whenever they come out to bat.

Root's conversion from fifty to hundred seemed a problem a while back, but now he seems to have corrected it in recent times. More than 42 scores of fifty-plus in 115 innings speaks volumes of his consistency.

The fact that his team is packed with power hitters like Jos Buttler, Jason Roy and Ben Stokes makes it much easier for Root to play at his own pace and anchor the innings.

England have had a great run in 50-over cricket and start the World Cup as favourites. Having never won the tournament, they would want their best player to rise to the occasion on home soil.