So far at en of eight CPL 2020 matches No.1 openers are having torrid time scoring their runs. In 8 matches/16 innings for Bat No.1 is 13 –with Jamaica Tallawahs averaging 0.67, as their No.1 opener is yet to reach double figure.
Overall in the tournament in 16 innings, seven were dismissed for single digit score and 4 being dismissed for zeros!.
The other No.2 Opener are doing good, with only scores of single digit and one zero. They notched four 30 plus scores as well, suggesting No.2 batsmen are responsible of decent opening stand in this tournament.
Here is list Top 5 batsmen of all teams at end of 8 games.
Jamaica Tallawahs have the worse start to their innings – the 1st wkt is Avg 1.70 followed by 7.30 for 2nd wkt. Their No.1 opener is having horrible time with bat with scores of 0,2,0, but his partner is getting decent runs with 58, 44 & 0.
Last year at end of phase one (10 games)Jamaica Tallawahs had the best start of the tournament. Their 1st wkt @ 36.50, 2nd wkt @ 53.75 – their openers were 60.25 and 19.00 per innings – at end of 10 games.
All data updated at end of 8th game(Aug 23, 2020)
Here is a link to T20 Franchise analysis of last two years
https://infogram.com/t20-franchise-cricket-1hnq41yoqpne43z?live
