T20 World Cup 2021: Team-wise one backup opener in the tournament

Having runs on the board is one of the most crucial aspects in the shortest format of the game. No matter how they come, they are always going to be handy. Thus, batters need to always have a positive approach while batting in a T20 game.

This is one of the major reasons why your best batsman must always bat at the top of the order. The more balls your best batters get to face the better it is for the team. Thus, the openers are generally the best batters in the XI during a T20 game.

However, every team must have a proper backup opener. Just in case the opener of the team gets injured or abruptly loses his form. Going into the 2021 T20 World Cup, every team has a backup opener. Today we shall be taking a look at-

One backup opener for each team in the T20 World Cup 2021

1) Australia: Matthew Wade

Matthew Wade has transformed his T20 game big time. Gone are those days when he use to get a chance in the XI only because of his keeping abilities. His fireworks in almost every season for the Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL has helped him work on his game in the shortest format.

He has scored 655 runs in 39 T20I innings. His average and strike rate are 19.26 and 123.82 respectively. However, his record as an opener in T20Is are much better.

He has scored 375 runs in 16 innings. His T20I average and strike rate as an opener are 23.44 and 144.79 respectively. All his T20I fifties have come as an opener as well.