A combined ODI XI from all teams for the 2019 World Cup 

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World Cup 2019, undoubtedly the greatest event in the game of cricket, is all set to take place in the conditions of England and Wales. All teams possess sufficient talent on board to clinch the most coveted World Cup title, and a victory amidst the back-breaking duels certainly won't be a walk in the park for any participation nation.

Each team would be eyeing for the World Cup trophy and will deploy whatever measures necessary to ensure their success amidst the most gruelling situations.

While it would be difficult to predict as to which team would emerge victoriously, one can surely predict the ODI XI whose players would leave an impact in the World Cup contests


#1 Rohit Sharma

England v India - 3rd ODI: Royal London One-Day Series
Rohit Sharma

The Hitman or Mr. 200, is a default entrant into the ODI XI for the riveting battles. Considering his present run in the white-ball cricket, it seems that he might notch up a couple more double centuries in the World Cup games.

An average of 44.99 in 183 ODIs, with 15 centuries and 6,748 runs under the belt, the Mumbai lad is a strong contender to emerge as the leading run scorers of the upcoming World Cup tournament.

#2 Quinton de Kock

Australia v South Africa: Game 5
Quinton de Kock

The 25-year-old is a terrific hitter of the ball and his inclusion into the ODI XI for the nerve-wracking duels seems pretty evident.

In 93 ODIs, he has amassed 3,996 runs at an average of 45.40 with 13 centuries and 16 half-centuries to his name. His ability to change gears and prance hard onto the opponents is something that will surely make him an asset for the South African unit in the games to come.

#3 Virat Kohli (c)

India v Pakistan - 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup
Virat Kohli

Kohl is already an all-time legend at halfway through his career and is the only contender to either equal or break Tendulkar's records of a hundred centuries in international cricket.

In 211 ODIs, Kohli amassed 9,779 runs at an average of 58.21 with 35 centuries and 48 fifties and by the end of 2019 World Cup duels, it won't be a surprise if the 29-year-old shatters some more cricketing records by his cricketing prowess.

#4 Joe Root

England v India - 2nd ODI: Royal London One-Day Series
Joe Root

Root is one of the key reasons why England has been performing so exceedingly well in limited overs cricket. The three-match ODI series that was played between India and England witnessed the 27-year-old getting back on his attacking mode as he took on the visiting unit's bowling attack and smashed back-to-back centuries in the last two contests.

In 116 ODIs he has played till date, Root has amassed 4,800 runs at a jaw-dropping an average of 51.61 with 13 centuries and 28 fifties to his name. With his current run in the white-ball cricket, it seems he will a key player to witness in the World Cup games.

#5 Shoaib Malik

Pakistan v South Africa - ICC Champions Trophy
Shoaib Malik

The veteran of 266 ODIs is someone whose presence in the middle will only add considerable strength to the Pakistani unit.

With 7,015 runs at an average of 35.08 and 156 wickets at an economy of 4.64, Malik, would be a perfect all-rounder for the team to rely upon when under distressing situations.

#6 Jos Buttler

England v Pakistan - 3rd One Day International
Jos Buttler

Buttler is perhaps the most destructive wicketkeeping batsman in the cricketing world at present. His ability to smash even the finest opponents with utmost ease and take his side to a scintillating win is what makes him such a feared batsman by the rival units. A strike of 117.11 in 117 ODIs is a testament to his hard-hitting prowess.

#7 MS Dhoni (wk)

England v India - 3rd ODI: Royal London One-Day Series
MS Dhoni

The veteran of 321 ODIs will play a mammoth role for India in the World Cup battles. The humongous knowledge of cricket that he possesses, backed by his ability to remain calm and composed amidst the pressure situations, would surely come to India's help on many occasions.

Not just his batting skills, but his lightning-fast wicket-keeping prowess is something that will give India their much-needed edge over the rival units.

#8 Mohammad Amir

England v Pakistan - 5th One Day International
Mohammad Amir

The Pakistani pace sensation is amongst the best-left arm bowlers the cricketing World has ever witnessed. He is one of the pacers that Pakistan has ever produced and will portray a crucial rule if Pakistan is to win the 2019 World Cup.

In 43 ODIs, Amir has picked up 58 scalps at an average of 29.75 and considering his potency in uprooting even the mightiest of the opponents with ease, he will surely create hurdles in the lives of the opposition batsmen.

#9 Kagiso Rabada

ICC World Twenty20 India 2016:  South Africa v England
Kagiso Rabada

The South African spearhead can instil fear in the minds of the batsman from the very instant. The 23-year-old possesses the potential to rip apart even the finest of the batting lineups and render them useless amidst the engaging duels.

In 50 ODIs, Rabada has picked up 80 scalps to his name and considering it is a World Cup affair, he will certainly level up his performances to a completely different horizon.

#10 Jasprit Bumrah

Australia v India - Game 1
Jasprit Bumrah

The toe-crushing yorker specialist has been the rising sensation in the Indian cricket, and since his inclusion has been a prominent member behind India's victories in both overseas and home conditions.

His variations with the line, length, and pace are a terror for any batsman and looking at his performances in the white-ball cricket, he would deploy whatever measures possible to toy along with the rival unit in the World Cup games.

#11 Kuldeep Yadav

England v India - 1st Vitality International T20
Kuldeep Yadav

The left arm chinaman gave some mind-boggling performances in the 3-match ODIs which were played in the English conditions.

Not only Kuldeep registered is career-best figures of 25/6 in the game against England, but he took his ODI wicket tally to 45 wickets in a total of 21 matches.

His spin prowess is the reason India has managed to turn the tides in their favour on many occasions, and World Cup battles seem to be a perfect place for the youngster to showcase his talent at the mega-event of the gentleman's game.

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