2010-19 - A DECADE IN REVIEW Cricbuzz's ODI XI of the decade Cricbuzz Staff Share Tweet

Mitchell Starc, Lasith Malinga and Trent Boult - how's that for a bowling attack? ©Cricbuzz (with inputs from agencies)

Openers - Rohit Sharma and Hashim Amla

The two made the most runs as openers in the decade, and broke plenty of records between them. One scored three double tons in ODI cricket while the other was the fastest to 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000 and 7000 ODI runs.

Other Contenders: David Warner, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Quinton de Kock, Shikhar Dhwan, Aaron Finch

Middle order: Virat Kohli, Ross Taylor, AB de Villiers

Like the openers, these three were not only the leading run-getters in the decade but also showcased a plethora of individual brilliance. Kohli was the standout ODI batsman with 11125 runs and 42 hundreds. AB de Villiers averaged a stunning 64.81 and also broke the record for the fastest ODI ton while Taylor, the third-highest run getter in the middle order saw through many transitions in the ODI game and held his own.

Other contenders: Joe Root, Kane Williamson, Babar Azam, Kumar Sangakkara, Eoin Morgan

All rounder: Shakib Al Hasan

With 4276 runs and 177 wickets, Shakib Al Hasan was the single standout allrounder in this decade. Add the variety of his left-arm spin, and it makes him an irresistible package.

Other contenders: Mohammad Nabi, Angelo Mathews, Shane Watson

Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler

The toughest choice to make in this eleven with MS Dhoni's stellar record pushing this close. But with little to choose between the two, Buttler's role in the stunning transformation of England, and through it ODIs as a whole, in addition to the firepower he brings to the lower order (a strike-rate of 117.33), just about edges him ahead.

Other Contenders: MS Dhoni, Quinton de Kock

Spinner: Imran Tahir

It was a decade when wrist-spin came into vogue in the ODI format. One of the pioneers of this vocation was a man who picked up four or more wickets 13 times in ODIs makes it to the final eleven.

Other contenders: Saeed Ajmal, Adil Rashid, Rashid Khan, Kuldeep Yadav

Pacers: Lasith Malinga, Mitchell Starc, Trent Boult

Two men - Lasith Malinga and Mitchell Starc - have records that are matchless. With performances in bilateral series as well as ICC tournaments, these two are a shoo-in. Trent Boult, with plenty of new-ball success, and who is only behind the other two in the wicket-takers list for the pacers, completes this formidable troika.

Other contenders: Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Jasprit Bumrah

The playing XI (in batting order): Rohit Sharma, Hashim Amla, Virat Kohli (c), Ross Taylor, AB de Villiers, Shakib Al Hasan, Jos Buttler, Mitchell Starc, Lasith Malinga, Imran Tahir, Trent Boult

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