Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill Rock ODI Team Of The Year 2023; Here's Entire XI
Virat Kohli broke the record of most centuries in the ODIs
The year 2023 was nothing short of epic ODI encounters, being the World Cup year. There were some notable performances throughout the year in the 50-over format, while there were some players who nailed the format with their consistency and performances during the year in the ultimate format of the game.
As we inch closer to the end of the year 2023, OneCricket picks out the best possible eleven for the year 2023, which features five Indian players.
Here's the ODI team of the year 2023:
Shubman Gill - India ๐ฎ๐ณ
Having featured in 29 ODIs this year, Shubman Gill amassed over 1580 runs in the ODI format and also jumped in the ICC rankings. The right-hander has enjoyed his purple patch during the year 2023 and also entered the elite club of scoring a double century in the ODI cricket. He is our one of the openers in the ODI XI of the year.
Rohit Sharma (c) - India ๐ฎ๐ณ
The year 2023 may have not been an year filled with trophies for the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, but he was indeed the standout captain. He led the team to 10 wins in the World Cup and even won the Asia Cup. Having played 27 games, he aggregated over 1250 runs with a blistering strike rate of nearly 120. He is the second opener and the captain of our team.
Virat Kohli - India ๐ฎ๐ณ
Whether it's the Indian team or the combined one, Virat Kohli has owned the number three spot. The right-hander smashed 1377 runs in the 50-over format this year, including the record of 765 runs in the World Cup with an astonishing average of over 95. Virat is OneCricket's number three batter.
Mitchell Marsh - Australia ๐ฆ๐บ
The Aussie all-rounder, Mitchell Marsh has been consistent with his performances for the Australian team, especially in the 50-over format in the year 2023. With over 850 runs in the year, he was one of the key players in Australia's run to their sixth World Cup title. With his inclusion, the team is more balanced than before.
Daryl Mitchell - New Zealand ๐ณ๐ฟ
The Kiwi all-rounder, Daryl Mitchell has been in top form lately, irrespective of the format. With over 1200 runs in just 26 ODIs in the year 2023, Mitchell has sealed a place for himself at number four. His World Cup was full of runs, as he went on to score 552 runs, including a couple of hundreds.
Heinrich Klaasen (wk) - South Africa ๐ฟ๐ฆ
Another Protea fire cuts and it's none other than the destructive batter, Heinrich Klaasen. He amassed over 900 runs in the year 2023 in the 50-over format and also smashed his highest score of 174. Having scored a quick century in the World Cup as well, he fits perfectly in the ODI XI of the year 2023.
Glenn Maxwell - Australia ๐ฆ๐บ
For the role of finishing, we have a member from the World Cup-winning team, Glenn Maxwell. The way he turned the game for the Australian team in the World Cup against Afghanistan, was something only he is capable of doing. Having smashed 200 in an ODI innings this year, he cannot be left behind from the ODI team of the year.
Kuldeep Yadav - India ๐ฎ๐ณ
Kuldeep Yadav was arguably the best sinner in the world during the year 2023, with 49 wickets in just 29 games. He is not only a wicket-taking option but possesses the ability to bowl economically as well. With his skill set, he makes it to the ODI team of the year, leading the spin attack.
Mohammad Shami - India ๐ฎ๐ณ
Whenever there's a talk about seam positioning, Mohammad Shami comes into everyone's mind. With an amazing World Cup and year in the 50-over format, Shami scalped 43 wickets in just 19 innings and also became the leading wicket-taker of the World Cup. He can bowl in the powerplay and even in the middle overs, which makes him more dangerous.
Shaheen Afridi - Pakistan ๐ต๐ฐ
The left-arm seamer from Pakistan, Shaheen Shah Afridi did not have a good time during the World Cup, but he was amazing in the 50-over format with 42 wickets in just 22 innings. He led Pakistan's bowling attack from the front and was the key player for them throughout the year 2023.
Dilshan Madushanka - Sri Lanka ๐ฑ๐ฐ
The emerging star from Sri Lanka, Dilshan Madushanka stunned everyone with his exceptional performance in his debut World Cup. Having made his international debut this year only, in just 15 innings Dilshan scalped 31 wickets and was also one of the leading wicket-takers of the World Cup 2023.