It seems Team India has picked their preferred wicketkeeper for the ODI World Cup 2023. Left-handed batter Ishan Kishan was picked ahead of Sanju Samson in the IND vs WI 1st ODI in Barbados on Thursday. The decision turned out to a great one as the young wicketkeeper scored a match-winning half century.
Samson vs Kishan in ODIs
Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson have been the two of the most promising wicketkeeper-batsmen for India. While both players bring different skills to the table, the stats show Kishan as a more successful batter in comparision to Samson in ODI format.
| Player | Matches Played (ODIs) | Runs Scored | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kishan | 13 | 510 | 39.23 | 106 | 1 | 3 | 210 |
| Samson | 10 | 330 | 33 | 104.7 | 0 | 2 | 86 |
Based on these stats, it can be said that Kishan has a slight edge over Samson in terms of consistency and impact in ODIs.
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