T20 World Cup 2020: The ideal top 6 for India

Top order

Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer

There is very little or nothing to discuss about Virat Kohli at No. 3. While some people might suggest that the best slot for the Indian captain is opening the innings in T20, like he does for RCB in the IPL, I feel No. 3 is his best batting position as it gives depth to the lineup.

Shreyas Iyer should be the next man after Kohli in the T20 World Cup. The right-hander is very elegant and has the game to either up the ante or build an innings if the team needs it.

The other advantage with Iyer is his ability to run quickly between the wickets, which could be a crucial factor in next year’s World Cup because of the size of the grounds Down Under. Kohli, who likes to rotate the strike early on in the innings, will need someone who is ready to convert the ones into twos.