World Cup: As the World Cup 2023 inches near completion, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced the contenders for the Player of the match award. The epic match witnessed some iconic performances from the gamers throughout groups throughout the occasion. As India and Australia gear up for one remaining dance in the match, ICC has revealed 9 contenders for the prestigious award.Â
Nine gamers from the four semifinalist groups have been listed for the award. Notably, there are four Indians, two Australians, two Kiwis and one South African making the record. Among the Indians, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah discover their names. In the star-studded nominee record, Australia’s Glenn Maxwell, Adam Zampa, New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell and South Africa’s Quinton de Kock discover their names.Â
Nominated batters in red-hot type
All the six batters named in the nominee record are in red-hot type in the match. Former India captain Virat Kohli is the highest scorer and has racked up 711 runs in 10 matches. Quinton de Kock stands second with 594 runs, adopted by Rachin Ravindra (578), Daryl Mitchell (552) and Rohit Sharma finishing the prime 5 run-scorers record.
Glenn Maxwell is a little bit under in the run-scoring chart, having scored 398 in 8 video games however his onslaught in the match makes him second to none in contributing in the direction of Australia’s success in the occasion.
Bumrah, Shami, and Zampa solely bowlers on the record
India’s Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Australia’s Adam Zampa are the solely bowlers to seek out their names in the tally. Shami has dismantled batting line-ups and is the main wicket-taker in the match – 23 wickets in simply 6 video games, whereas Zampa is sizzling on heels with 22 scalps in 10 video games. Bumrah’s excellent financial system and talent to choose wickets at will make him a robust contender for the award too. He has 18 wickets in 10 video games and is the fifth-highest wicket-taker in the match.