Best Indian playing XI below the age of 30 in ODIS

Openers

India currently has a good ODI team, but they have many voids left to be filled once some of their star players retire. There are many players who have good domestic performances and have even been called up to the squad on some occasions. In the future, the Indian Cricket Team will be in the hands of these young players. Let's look at the best playing XI below the age of 30.

KL Rahul

KL Rahul has been looked at as a solution to India's number 4 problem. While he hasn’t been able to cement his place in the number 4 slot, he is being looked at as the 3rd opener in ODI’s. He is already a mainstay in the Indian squad for Test matches. He has been good in the few ODI’s he has played below the number 4 slot.

Prithvi Shaw

Prithvi Shaw has been brilliant in the few matches he has played in his small first-class career. He has already started his Test career with a brilliant knock in the first innings, which shows that he can play at the international level. He is in terrific form and is often compared to Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag.

Middle Order

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Virat Kohli

Now what is a modern-day ODI XI in any format without Virat Kohli? He has already gone past Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest rated Indian in the ICC ODI rankings. With his 35 centuries, he is well on his way to becoming an all-time great. During the England tour, in conditions where the other batsman struggled to leave a mark, Virat Kohli shone and was the man of the series for India.

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer had a good debut series against Sri Lanka where he scored two half centuries in the three matches he played. He has been churning out first-class runs for fun over the last few years, and he has had a decent IPL. He has also been quite effective with the bat for team India and could be a good option, keeping the future in mind.

Manish Pandey

Manish Pandey set the stage on fire after his debut against Australia. Although he did not have a great 2017, he has been quite consistent this year. In t20is, Manish has been extremely effective and has been a vital part of the team. While his strike rate may be on the low side, he has impressed everyone with his brilliant consistency. He can provide stability

Wicket-Keeper and All Rounders

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Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket over the last few years. He is an aggressive wicketkeeper-batsman who can score big scores. His Ranji Trophy triple century is a perfect example of his hunger to score runs. He can be a like to like successor to MS Dhoni. He already has some good scores in test cricket and can perform the role of a finisher in this XI.

Hardik Pandya has been playing the role of a finisher to perfection in the ODIs that he has played. In the wake of an ageing MS Dhoni, he has been able to provide the late flourishes with the innings, at a time when the middle order is struggling with consistency. Since the IPL, his bowling has improved and can now deliver his ten overs on consistent bases. Also, his fielding has won many matches for India. He can provide an excellent all-round package for this XI.

Bowlers

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Yuzvendra Chahal

India is blessed with two brilliant wrist spinners, both of whom are match winners. In his short career, he has won many matches for India. In South Africa, on conditions that aren't favourable to spin, Chahal has taken 16 wickets at an astounding average of just 16. He has been extremely effective in away conditions and has been able to take wickets in the middle overs. He will lead the spin attack in this XI

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav has formed a brilliant partnership with Chahal at the top of the order and has bamboozled many batsmen with his rare chinaman spin. He is also a thinking bowler and possesses an undecipherable googly. Kuldeep can also be aggressive in overseas conditions. He will be a vital part of this playing Xi and will trouble the opposition especially when there are many left-handers.

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah has become India's number one bowler and is equally effective in the powerplay and the death overs. He can provide a lot of variations and can reduce the run rate. He has a great yorker that can quickly get most batsmen out. He is also the number one bowler in ODI's. Bumrah will be the spearhead of this bowling attack.

Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur is a consistent bowler in domestic cricket and has tasted success in the limited opportunities that he has gotten as part of the Indian team. He is a wicket-taking bowler who can swing the ball. His economy rate may not be the best, but he makes up for that with his good strike rate. He can also bowl at a consistent pace. He will be a new ball and death over bowler in this side.