2023 was the year of ODI cricket, with all nations focusing on the 50-over format, and some players had a great year, but some players also feature in the annual flop XI. This playing XI consists of such cricketers from whom fans had high hopes, but they failed to deliver when it mattered the most.
The XI has not been formed purely on the basis of statistics but also on the basis of the performances of the players in crucial matches. So without further ado, let’s have a look at the flop ODI XI of the year 2023.
Openers of flop ODI XI in 2023 – Litton Das (wk) and Finn Allen
Two wicketkeeper batters will open the innings for this team. The first is Bangladesh’s Litton Das, who scored 651 runs in 29 matches. His average was around 26, while Das recorded five ducks in the year. New Zealand’s Finn Allen managed only 195 runs in 11 innings at an average of 17.72.
Middle Order – Joe Root, Steve Smith, Suryakumar Yadav, Dasun Shanaka, Jos Buttler (c) and Jason Holder
The middle-order features Fab 4 batters Joe Root and Steve Smith. Both batters failed to perform consistently in Indian conditions during the 2023 World Cup. Even England captain Jos Buttler had a horrendous year in the 50-over format. Suryakumar Yadav let a billion fans down with his batting display in the 2023 World Cup Final.
All-rounders Dasun Shanaka and Jason Holder also had forgettable year in ODI cricket. Shanaka scored a hundred against India, but in total, he managed only 338 runs in 24 matches. Holder leaked 30 runs in a Super Over against Netherlands during 2023 WC Qualifiers, which ultimately led to West Indies’ early exit from the tournament.
Bowlers – Axar Patel, Kyle Jamieson and Brydon Carse
Axar Patel will lead the spin attack of this team. The left-arm spinner took only five wickets in 11 matches, with his bowling average being more than 60. New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson will form the pace attack with England’s Brydon Carse. Both fast bowlers leaked heaps of runs in 2023 and could not take too many wickets as well in the 50-over format.
