Top 5 openers in ODIs going into the Champions Trophy

#4 Jason Roy

Roy’s unorthodox batting style brings him runs at a quick pace

The eye-catching England opener, Jason Roy, has been making runs at will and at a terrifying strike rate. He has more often than not set a brilliant platform for the likes of Joe Root, Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes to capitalise on.

Roy had a brilliant series in India as well smashing half-centuries in each of the three ODIs. He has two hundreds and five half-centuries since 2016 at an average of 48.16 and strike rate of 109.88.

With Alex Hales set to return, the Surrey batsman has a stable opening partner and should flourish in home conditions. His ability to clear the inner circle in the powerplay overs will be crucial for England’s hopes of getting off to a good start.