Player Battles: Virender Sehwag versus Viv Richards

#5 Batting positions

Sehwag demolished bowling attacks at the top of the order

Although these batsmen have a lot in common, one vital difference between them is their batting position. Sehwag was an opener while Richards played most of his Test matches in the middle order. But how effective were these legends while not batting at their favoured position? Sehwag while batting at number 5, 6 and 7 has an average of 42.11. Richards while batting at number 2, 6, 7, and 8 has an average of 39.26.

These comparisons can go on and on, and will only signify that both these batsmen are neck and neck in all stats.

The batting of Sehwag and Richards offered more entertainment when watched instead of being compared!