The World Cup’s top four teams are making their mark in the death overs, proving hard to stop when it matters most.
An analysis of each team’s performance with the bat and ball after the 40th over highlights the differences between the haves and have-nots of the tournament.
With half of the competition complete, likely semi-finalists Australia, India and England are ranked in the top four for run-rate with the bat and economy rate with the ball in the death overs.
“That challenge of trying to win a game for your team or defend a total. I really enjoy that.
“It’s something I work really hard at and it’s been a role I have done for a long time as well.
“I might go for a few runs and my economy might be higher than others through an innings, but I am there to try and take wickets for the team.”