Shikhar Dhawan is one of the most key players that the Indian team will look upon him in adverse conditions to bail them out every now and them. Shikhar Dhawan has had remarkable seasons in the host country, i.e. England, in ICC events. With World Cup 2019 around the corner, we take a look at the numbers, statistics, and other facts about Shikhar Dhawan below. Schedule of Team India at ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: List of Indian Team’s Matches, Time Table, Date, Venue and Squad Details.

Before the Indian cricket team departed for ICC World Cup 2019 in England, India’s flamboyant opener Shikhar Dhawan said, “People tell me about my record in ICC events, but frankly speaking, the intent has always been the same. It's not that the effort is less than 100% ever. I am confident that I will have another good ICC tournament.” Ahead of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Here’s a Look Back at How India Fared at the Last Edition of the CWC.

And, why not? The left-handed Dhawan has had a stupendous in the ICC events that he has played in, be it ICC Champions Trophy in 2013, ICC World Cup 2015, or ICC Champions Trophy in 2017. The aggressive opener has scored the most runs for India than any other batsman in last three ICC tournaments, be it Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma or even MS Dhoni. Here’s a quick look at Dhawan’s record in ICC tournaments. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Meet Captains of All 10 Participating Teams.

Shikhar Dhawan ODI Record in all ICC Tournaments before ICC World Cup 2019:

 Matches Innings Runs Highest Average 100s 50s
18 18 1113 137 65.47 5 4

 

If India needs to lay their hands on the third World Cup title, the in-form Shikhar Dhawan will have to play a crucial role for the Men in Blue. Dhawan had a sluggish start to his IPL 2019 campaign, but then ended the season in the top-5 most run-scoring players’ list. Speaking of which, he will have to carry his exemplary form in the World Cup as well – a territory where he has excelled before.

Shikhar Dhawan ODI Record in ICC World Cup before ICC World Cup 2019:

 Matches Innings Runs Highest Average 100s 50s
8 8 412 137 51.50 2 1

 

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 is to be hosted by England and Wales. And Shikhar Dhawan has a stellar record to show in English conditions too. If one looks at his ODI record in England, there would be no second thought to the point that he happens to be India’s key player in the multi-nation tournament.

Shikhar Dhawan ODI Record in England before ICC World Cup 2019:

 Matches Innings Runs Highest Average 100s 50s
17 17 976 125 65.06 3 4

 

Dhawan has performed ceremoniously well in England too, where he has scored 976 runs in 17 matches that he has played. With the highest score of 125 runs, and with three centuries and four half-centuries against his name, Shikhar Dhawan would be eyeing to make a mark in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup. Hence, before the tournament begins, we bring you his remarkable ODI record.

Shikhar Dhawan Overall ODI Record before ICC World Cup 2019:

 Matches Innings Runs Highest Average 100s 50s
128 127 976 143 44.62 16 27

 

Shikhar Dhawan will be the most-relaxed player in the Indian squad right now. With such remarkable performance in English conditions, Dhawan would be looking forward to having another great season in another ICC tournament yet again. Stay tuned with LatestLY for all the latest updates about ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

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