Big Bash League 2018/19: The Unsung Heroes' XI

Middle Order

Jordan Silk (Sydney Sixers)

Jordan Silk's middle order stability earns him a place in the Unsung Heroes' XI.

Jordan Silk has primarily played as a middle-order stabiliser and specialist finisher for the Sydney Sixers this season. But he is capable of so much more.

Generally, he has walked in behind Joe Denly, Daniel Hughes, Josh Philippe, and Moises Henriques, yet he has been remarkably consistent throughout the tournament.

When wickets fall, you can count on Jordan to rotate the strike and consolidate. He rarely faces a dot ball, and this helps to lift those around him. He will excel at No. 3.

Silk has had 10 innings so far this season. He has compiled 260 runs at an average of 32.50. He has contributed several vital 40+ scores and a high score of 67. His strike rate of 119.81 means that he is better suited as a No. 3 consolidator than a late-order hitter.

George Bailey (C) (Hobart Hurricanes)

George Bailey's late-order hitting makes him the perfect candidate to slot into number 4. He helps to even out the relatively low strike rates of Dunk and Silk.

George Bailey is not D'Arcy Short, nor is he Matthew Wade.

However, he has been equally as important to the Hobart Hurricanes' stellar BBL 2018-19.

For the season, he has a high score of 70. He has clubbed 264 runs at an average of 66. That's right, 66. His strike rate for this has been an incredible 162. Two fifties have contributed to his remarkable year.

Knowing that George Bailey can come in to finish off the innings, with his phenomenal strike rate, gives the opening superstar pair the leverage to play themselves in. George's captaincy experience also sees him awarded the prestigious title, having captained at the highest level.

The Purple Superman's impact cannot be understated.

Jonathan Wells (Adelaide Strikers)

Jonathan Wells is an aggressive cutter of the ball. A real middle-order

A stabiliser and finisher. This pint-sized power packet has had an impressive tournament.

The Adelaide Strikers are renowned for their big hitters: Alex Carey and Colin Ingram. Rashid Khan steals the limelight from all of his teammates.

However, Jono Wells has quietly be putting together an impressive season. He has notched up 241 runs at an average of 40, showing his ability to stay there toward the end of an innings, with plenty of red ink.

His strike rate of 120 shows that he is more suited to rotating the strike than sending one into the stands. Don't be fooled, though. He can find the rope when he needs to.

Depending upon the game situation, his position could perhaps be swapped with that of Bailey. If early wickets fall, you can depend upon Wells to consolidate and rotate the strike.