Renowned South African cricket legend, Jacques Kallis, has thrown his backing to England’s captain for the white-ball tournament, Jos Buttler. Kallis foresees Buttler grabbing the spotlight as the leading run-getter in the highly anticipated 2023 ODI World Cup, which is set to take place in India.
During an Instagram live session with the ICC, Kallis wasted no time in mentioning Buttler when he was asked about his prediction for the top run-scorer of the tournament, “I think Jos Buttler will be the leading run-scorer,” Kallis said. He continued by expressing his optimism about Buttler’s prospects in the Indian conditions, and he holds the belief that England is poised for a robust performance in the upcoming World Cup.
England is set to kick off their World Cup journey against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 5th. This match is creating quite a hype since it’s a thrilling reencounter following the heated 2019 World Cup final that had everyone on the edge of their seats.
The fiercely right-handed batsman, Jost Buttler, showed his skill in 165 ODIs, scoring an astounding 4647 runs with an incredible average of 41.49. His record consists of 11 great centuries and 24 well-fought fifties. However, going deeper into his performance, notably in India and during World Cup matches, exposes a more complex story.
During his outings in India, a total of eight ODIs have delivered a meager 83 runs, corresponding to an average of 11.85. These figures might not represent his overall greatness, but they illustrate the strong opposition he’s faced on those pitches. Similarly, when it comes to the World Cup stage, his record doesn’t sparkle as brightly: 17 matches contributing to a total of 453 runs at an average of 34.84.
It’s crucial to grasp the whole narrative beyond the total metrics since they reveal the ups and downs of a career distinguished by diverse obstacles and achievements.
Kallis’s prediction adds a fascinating perspective to the World Cup storyline. It’s a daring statement that comes with its own share of uncertainties. “I think Jos Buttler will be the leading run-scorer. Outside call, but I fancy him in those conditions along with England having a good World Cup. I think he’s going to be the one guy that stands out,” Kallis said on Jos Buttler’s prediction.
