#1 Virat Kohli (India)
India is one of the strongest contenders for the World Cup next year. One of the main reasons why this team has done well is because of the consistent performances by Virat Kohli with the bat.
Kohli has been the run-machine for team India from the past 4-5 seasons. In 208 ODI matches, he has scored 9588 at an amazing average of 58.10. He has 35 centuries to his name and is only behind his idol Sachin Tendulkar(49). His record while chasing the total is incredible which is why it makes him one of the greatest ODI players in the modern era.
Kohli’s record in the ICC events gets more impressive and performs consistently. Last year in Champions Trophy, he scored 258 runs in 4 matches with three half-centuries.
With all these batting records there is no doubt that Kohli will end up as one of the highest run-getters in the tournament and could also lead India to World Cup triumph.
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