Test Cricket: Left XI vs Right XI

Ever wondered what would happen if a team of left-handed batsmen and left-arm bowlers took on a team comprising of right-handed batsmen and right-arm bowlers? Here, we try to put that fantasy into practice.NOTE: If a player is cross-dominant, then his dominant skill is considered. For example, Michael Clarke bats right and bowls left, but considering batting is his main strength, he is considered in the Right XI in the following contest.

#1 David Warner vs Alviro Petersen

David Warner has been by a huge margin, the best opening batsman in Test cricket over the last year. Once touted to have been just a hit-and-miss T20 batsman, the Victorian has come a long way since establishing himself as an opener in the Australian Test team.

On the other hand, Petersen has a modest Test record despite been a regular part of the South African Test setup since making his debut back in 2010. With just over 2000 runs at an average of 35.83, Hashim Amla and co. will be hoping for bigger contributions from Petersen after the retirement of Graeme Smith.

An easy win for David Warner.

Left 1-0 Right