New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner has edged out Indian batting champion Virat Kohli to become the player who will make the biggest difference in the ongoing 2023 ODI World Cup, according to the latest ICC rankings. The left-handed all-rounder was the Kiwis’ standout performer and made a huge impact on the team in this mega event.
The Black Caps’ all-rounder has only recorded four catches in six World Cup games so far, but his impact on the field goes beyond that. The experienced spinner from New Zealand has also made his mark in several defensive departments, with an impressive catch against Afghanistan.
During the match against Afghanistan, Hashmatullah Shahidi had to play a pull shot after Lockie Ferguson lunged, but Mitchell Santner ran sideways to escape the ball and hit it in the air in the closing stages. It looked like he jumped out and extended his left hand. grab the ball.
The 31-year-old led the league in runout attempts, pressures and great pitching while saving nine points for his team while on the field. After appearing in six ODI World Cups for his country, his on-field exploits saw Australia’sDavid Warnerand South Africa’s David Miller challenge him to improve his on-field impact. This means that they lead the overall power by a small margin. .
Mitchell Santner was first with a rating of 43.28 points, followed by Miller (41.19) and Warner (40.82). Virat is currently in sixth place with his points rating of 33.46 and the players will be looking to improve their game till the end of the tournament where defense will be crucial to the team’s success in the World Cup. .
After three matches of the tournament, Virat Kohli was the most influential player on the field, but after the sixth match, he dropped to sixth place, with the former Indian captain losing ground to teammate Ravindra Jadeja. I passed him and moved up to second place. 6th place.
South Africa are in first place in the overall team rankings. The Proteas scored the most runs on the field (44 runs) and had a total of 44 catches, seven more than any other team. The Netherlands are his second and defending champions England are his third despite being bottom of the table in points.
