Asian XI: Best ODI playing XI in 2018 considering only players from Asia

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Kuldeep Yadav(India)

2018 has been the breakthrough year for Kuldeep Yadav as he ends the year as one of the highest wicket-takers. Along with Chahal, he has formed a lethal partnership that has resulted in multiple wins for India. He has troubled even the finest batsmen in the world and has taken wickets at a brilliant average of just 17. Kuldeep Yadav finishes the year as 2nd in the list of highest wicket-takers this year, and his unique chinaman bowling will add some dimension to this attack.

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Rashid Khan(Afganistan)

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Rashid Khan has been the architect on Afghanistan's rapid rise to the top. Rashid currently sits on the second place in the ICC Rankings. Rashid finishes the year as the highest wicket-taker with 48 wickets this year at an outstanding average of just 14. Rashid will be responsible for leading this spin attack.

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Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Afganistan)

Along with Rashid, Mujeeb Ur Rahman has established Afganistan as one of the actual contenders for the upcoming World Cup. He has played 20 matches this year, taking wickets in all but 2 of those matches. Mujeeb has been selected in this playing XI due to his good economy rate as well as the fact that he is the 3rd highest wicket-takers this year considering only Asians, and 4th overall.

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