Openers who were a bowler's nightmare

6. Herschelle Gibbs

Strike Rate: 83Average: 36

There are some players who have oodles of talent but are not consistent. The most destructive batsman on his day, Gibbs was a batsman who could take the game away at any moment. His 175 against Australia will remain etched in cricket lovers’ memory forever. Moreover, his fielding prowess was top-class, matching that of Jonty Rhodes. Had he been consistent, he would have been leading these rankings.

5. Virender Sehwag

Strike Rate: 104Average: 35The Jaat from Delhi can run away with the match before you know. The cuts, the drives race to the fence in seconds. Only thing being, he has been a better Test opener in consistency.