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England’s Libby breaks Gaikwad’s List A batting average record
Jake Libby, the Worcestershire captain, has set a new List A batting average record of 61.4 after scoring an unbeaten 109 against Sussex in the One-Day Cup on Friday. The knock was…
The Story in Brief
Jake Libby, the Worcestershire captain, has set a new List A batting average record of 61.4 after scoring an unbeaten 109 against Sussex in the One-Day Cup on Friday. The knock was his third consecutive century in the competition, all exactly 109 runs. Libby's average surpasses India's Ruturak Gaikwad, who had held the record at 58.61 since 2022.
Chasing Sussex's 333 for 9, Libby anchored Worcestershire to victory with support from Kashif Ali (73) and Ben Allison (20*). He now has 2,456 List A runs, including six centuries and 18 fifties in 56 matches. The previous record holder Gaikwad, who set the mark in 2022, had briefly become the first Indian to top the list.
The Indian Opinion
Records in List A cricket often come with caveats about the volume of matches and quality of opposition. Libby's feat is impressive, but his average is built on 56 innings, far fewer than the greats like Virat Kohli or Michael Bevan. Gaikwad's record was set in just 49 innings, including international matches. The real test for Libby will be if he can maintain this level when promoted to higher-profile competitions or if he faces stronger bowling attacks consistently.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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