In the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, India’s unbeaten start to the tournament has been significantly boosted by the fielding prowess of their captain, Virat Kohli. Kohli leads the fielding impact charts in the tournament, showcasing his all-round excellence. He may have fewer catches (3) compared to some other players, but his impact extends beyond that.
Kohli’s fielding impact is quantified through a rating system, and he tops the charts with an impressive 22.30 rating points. This rating considers not just the number of catches but also factors like runs saved and pressure created on the field.
Two Pakistani fielders, Shadab Khan and Fakhar Zaman, have made their mark in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup’s fielding impact list, which highlights players’ contributions in the field based on catches, runs saved, and pressure created.
Shadab Khan, the versatile all-rounder, holds the fifth position on the list with a notable fielding impact rating of 15.13 points. His performance in the field has included key contributions such as catching, saving runs, and creating pressure on opposing teams.
Fakhar Zaman, another valuable player for Pakistan, is ranked ninth on the list with a fielding impact rating of 13.01 points. Zaman’s presence in the field has been significant, with his efforts in catches and runs saved reflecting his strong contribution to Pakistan’s fielding.
Impact List:
- Virat Kholi with 22.30 rating points
- Joe Root with 21.73 rating points
- David Warner with 21.32 rating points
- Devon Conway with 15.54 rating points
- Shadab Khan with 15.13 rating points
- Glenn Maxwell with 15 rating points
- Rahmat Shah with 13.77 rating points
- Mitchell Santner with 13.28 rating points
- Fakhar Zaman with 13.01 rating points
- Ishan Kishan with 13 rating points
