One Day Cup 2024: Rating Indian players based on their performance

Venkatesh Iyer. (Source – Lancashire Cricket)

England’s domestic One Day Cup 2024 competition saw some exhilarating cricket as fans were treated to some excellent performances from the participating teams.

Four Indian players – Prithvi Shaw, Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, and Yuzvendra Chahal – played in the tournament and put on some notable performances. Unfortunately, none of their teams made it to the final, which will be played at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on September 22.

Rahane was the only Indian player whose side, Leicestershire, made it to the semi-finals. In semi-final 1, the Lewis Hill-led side lost to Somerset by 23 runs at The Cooper Associates County Ground in Tauton on Sunday, August 18. Meanwhile, in semi-final 2, Glamorgan beat Warwickshire by 39 runs at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Sunday to book their tickets to the summit clash.

On that note, here’s a look at how Indian players have performed in the 50-over competition:

Rating Indian players based on their performance in England’s One Day Cup 2024:

4. Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzi Chahal (Photo Source: CricTracker)

Yuzvendra Chahal represented Northamptonshire in the competition. He is ranked lowest only because he played just one game this season. However, his performance showed exactly why he is considered as one of the finest wrist-spinners in modern-day cricket.

The experienced campaigner was in action last week against Kent at St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury. Chahal dismantled the Kent batting line-up by picking up five wickets in 10 overs, conceding just 14 runs and bowling five maidens. The Jack Leaning-led side was bowled out for 82 before Northamptonshire romped home with nine wickets and 36 overs to spare.

3. Venkatesh Iyer

Venkatesh Iyer. (Source – Lancashire Cricket)

Venkatesh Iyer is primarily a batter who can also contribute with the ball. In this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), Iyer bowled just one over and conceded 28 runs. However, in the One Day Cup, the 29-year-old got more chances with the ball and fared decently.

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He played five out of the eight Group A games for Lancashire and picked up three wickets. He bowled 18 overs and conceded 110 runs at an economy rate of 6.11. His best effort with the ball came last week against Worcestershire as he took two wickets off consecutive deliveries in the penultimate over to guide his side to a thrilling three-run win. Meanwhile, with the bat, the southpaw scored a paltry 68 runs from five innings at an average of 13.60 and a strike rate of 80. Unfortunately, Lancashire finished at the bottom of Group A.

2. Prithvi Shaw

Prithvi Shaw. (Photo Source: Twitter)

The diminutive batter had his second stint with Northamptonshire this season. He got off to a fantastic start, scoring three half-centuries from his first five innings. However, his performances dipped considerably in the latter half of the tournament.

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Prithvi Shaw finished the tournament with a commendable tally of 343 runs from eight matches at an average of of 42.87 and a strike rate of 117.86. His best performance came against Durham when he smashed 97 off just 71 balls, belting 16 fours and a solitary six. Northamptonshire finished at No. 8 in Group A, just ahead of Lancashire. The Mumbai cricketer hit a whopping 51 fours and five sixes in the tournament.

1. Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane PC. (Photo Source: Rev Sportz

Ajinkya Rahane was the only Indian player whose team competed in Group B in the One Day Cup. The right-handed batter, who has a Test century at Lord’s, scored 378 runs from 10 matches at an average of 42 and a strike rate of 89.15. He registered four half-centuries in the competition.

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Rahane’s highest score came against Nottinghamshire in Leicestershire’s first game of the campaign. The 36-year-old scored a fluent 71 off 60 deliveries with the help of nine boundaries. Rahane also contributed a vital 70 runs off 86 balls in the quarter-final clash against Hampshire as Leicestershire won with three wickets and a ball to spare. Lewis Hill’s side was struggling at 30/3 in their pursuit of a 291-run target. However, the seasoned campaigner stiched a brilliant 128-run partnership off 117 balls with Peter Handscomb to get his team back in the game.