We are already seeing plenty of the best ODI playing XIs of this year. However, most of them are almost the same, with the Indians dominating them. Hence, we deviate to a slightly different topic for this piece. Here, we take a look at the best U25 ODI XI of 2023.
2023 saw many youngsters take up the responsibility and go further in their careers. The future of the game is exciting because of the many players on this list.
Openers: Ibrahim Zadran and R Gurbaz (WK)
It will be the Afghan duo at the top of the order for this best U25 ODI XI of 2023. Both of them did well and ensured that Afghanistan had a brilliant run in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Gurbaz will also keep wickets for this side.
Middle-Order: P Nissanka, Shubman Gill and Najmul Hossain Shanto
Both Nissanka and Shubman are openers but for this playing XI, they play at No.3 and No.4. They have the skills here, as well. Gill reached the No.1 spot in 2023. Shanto has been the spark for Bangladesh in recent times. Hence, he also makes it to this XI.
All-Rounders: Rachin Ravindra and Marco Jansen
Rachin Ravindra and Marco Jansen are the all-rounders in this best U25 ODI XI of 2023. Although Rachin excelled as an opener, his previous slot was in the lower middle-order. With consistent wickets in the powerplay, Jansen saw his graph rise. He also delivered with the bat when needed.
Bowlers: Gerald Coetzee, Shaheen Afridi (C), Maheesh Theekshana and Dilshan Madushanka
It was the breakthrough year for Coetzee while Shaheen yet again delivered for his team. Shaheen will also captain this team. While Maheesh Theekshana will lead the spin attack for this side, his country-mate Madushanka will also be a part of this well-balanced playing XI.
