ICC World Cup 2019: 7 batsmen who can be the leading run scorers

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#3 Joe Root

Joe Root celebrates after winning the ODI series against India.
Joe Root celebrates after winning the ODI series against India.

Joe Root is the most accomplished batsman from England. He was the highest run-scorer for England in Champions Trophy 2017. He is the youngest English batsman to score a century in World Cup history. He did it against Sri Lanka in 2015 at Westpac Stadium. And he had an unforgettable campaign in World Cup 2015.

Root is ranked No. 4 batsman in ODIs. He will be breathing down hard on Kohli's neck as he competes for the top spot in ODI rankings. Also, the home conditions will assist his batting.

Joe Root played 22 One Day Internationals in 2018 and emerged as the second highest run-getter for England in this format last year. He scored 946 runs, which included three centuries and five half-centuries. His strike rate was 83.94 and average was 59.13. He has the highest career average among the English players.

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