Fans Angry As Virat Kohli, Sai Sudharsan Snubbed From 'Batters That Matter' List By Sanjay Manjrekar
IPL 2025: Controversy Erupts Over Manjrekar’s ‘Batters That Matter’ List
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The Controversial List
Cricket commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has sparked debate on social media with his latest IPL 2025 analysis. His ‘Batters That Matter’ list, focusing solely on players with high strike rates, has notably excluded several top performers, including current Orange Cap holder Sai Sudharsan and cricket icon Virat Kohli.
“When it comes to batting, the only list that matters. Big runs with great SR so far.” – Sanjay Manjrekar
Players Who Made the Cut
Manjrekar’s criteria required a minimum of 250 runs at a strike rate of 153 or higher. Here are the players who met his threshold:
| Player | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Pooran | 377 | 205 |
| Priyansh Arya | 254 | 202 |
| Shreyas | 263 | 185 |
| Surya | 373 | 167 |
| Buttler | 356 | 166 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 344 | 161 |
| Travis Head | 261 | 159 |
| Klassen | 288 | 157 |
| KL Rahul | 323 | 154 |
| Gill | 305 | 153 |
Notable Omissions
High-Performing Players Left Out
Fan Reactions and Analysis
The exclusion of these high-performing players, particularly the current Orange Cap holder Sai Sudharsan and Virat Kohli, has drawn significant criticism from fans. The strict strike rate criterion of 153 has been questioned, especially considering that some of the excluded players have strike rates just marginally below this threshold while maintaining higher averages and consistency.
Key Points of Contention
- Arbitrary strike rate cutoff of 153
- Exclusion of the tournament’s top run-scorer
- Disregard for batting averages and consistency
- Omission of players with strike rates marginally below the threshold
The debate highlights the ongoing discussion in T20 cricket about the balance between strike rates and consistency, with Manjrekar’s list clearly favoring aggressive batting over sustained run-accumulation.
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