4 batsmen who can break the 200 runs barrier in ODIs
Scoring a ton is indeed a moment to cherish, but, to score a double ton takes your name right into the history books. It is a coveted landmark in cricket that was untouched for so many years in ODIs.Saeed Anwar was the man nearest to the milestone when he hammered 194 back in 1997 against India. His record was leveled by Charles Coventry before Sachin Tendulkar did the unthinkable.Breaking the shackles, Sachin became the first ever ODI double centurion in 2010. Once the trend was set, four more players followed the little master. Here are four players who are likely to do this in the future:
#1 David Warner
Every ODI double centurion so far has been an opening batsman, which is mainly because they get to face the maximum deliveries. The explosive Australian opener is a treat to watch when he is on song.
In the 2015 World Cup, Warner looked on course to achieve the milestone against Afghanistan before being knocked over for 178. Warner can be described as the perfect successor to someone like Matthew Hayden, who also didn’t care much about the bowler he is facing.
The set of skills Warner possesses makes him a class act. He knows the art of shifting gears as per the demand of the situation. Technically, the 29-year-old is sound enough to survive deadly spells. Further, his ability to rock back and hit hard against spin bowling makes him a hard counterpart to deal with.
The regular Australian aggression along with exquisite timing on the ball makes him a contender for the next 200 run mark. Enjoying the time of his life, David Warner’s bat is doing all the talking in each format of the game and is very likely to join Chris Gayle as only the second left-hander to score a double century.