CWC 2019: Ranking the wicket-keeper batsmen of the tournament

#8 Mohammad Shahzad

Mohammad Shahzad

The leading run-scorer for Afghanistan in ODIs Mohammad Shahzad has been in good form of late. After the World Cup 2015, the fearless and hard-hitting Afghani batsman has amassed 1836 runs with an ordinary average of 36 and strike-rate of more than 87.

The 31-year-old batsman has also scored three centuries and eleven half-centuries during this period. The dashing opener Shahzad will be a key player for his team in the World Cup. It will be interesting to see how Shahzad performs against quality bowling attacks in the big event.

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#7 Kusal Perera

Kusal Perera

The left-handed Sri-Lankan batsman Kusal Perera has failed to justify his potential in ODIs so far as 'inconsistency' has been a major drawback for him.

After the World Cup 2015, the Kalubowila-born batsman has accumulated 1417 runs with an average of 35.42 and a good strike-rate of about 95. The 28-year-old talented player has the lowest number of dismissal per innings (20 dismissals in 45 innings - 0.444 per innings) post World Cup 2015 among all the specialist wicket-keepers in this World Cup.