5 most riveting batting prodigies in world cricket

#3 - RAYNARD VAN TONDER, Right-hand bat, South Africa

RVT led the way with the bat for South Africa at the U-19 World Cup, scoring 348 runs at an average of 69.60, the second-highest run-scorer. Van Tonder’s dream, like any budding youth player, is to play for the Proteas, and with one eye firmly locked on becoming a regular for Free State, Van’s mindset proves that he is destined for great things.

Very stylish to watch. Quick reflexes and instincts to anything short and back-of length deliveries. Plays straight and in the 'V', off-side play dominating, showing signs of complete batsmen. A proper and astute technique that stands out from others. Lover of boundaries and doesn't fantasize much about maximums. What does it imply? Difficult to get him out. De Villiers-esque stance thus providing him with a range of stroke-play. Alan Wilkins has gone on record that RVT may have been unconsciously mimicking De Villiers for a long time. This young fine talent possesses the attributes that every coach loves to see in a player - confidence, composure, determination and consistency.