Top 5 current opening pairs in ODI cricket

#3 Aaron Finch and David Warner (Australia)

Australia v New Zealand - Cricket World Cup Practice Match

Following the sandpaper fiasco last year that saw Australian greats Steve Smith and David Warner make tearful departures, few expected Australian cricket team to rise from the ashes like they have. With the intimidating Warner-Smith duo back in the batting lineup and an aggressive presence in the skipper Aaron Finch, the team is ready mark their resurgence with another World Cup triumph.

The five-time World Cup champions have put their faith in leading lights Finch and Warner to open the innings for the Aussies. Both of them have made in excess of 100 ODI outings for Australia and each boasts an average of more than 40. They have racked up 2524 runs in conjunction at an average of 47.62. With 6 century partnerships under their belt, their highest opening stand of 231 runs came against India in 2017.