Strongest ODI XI featuring players from the top ten of current ICC ODI Player Rankings

#8 Kuldeep Yadav (India): Current ICC ODI Ranking (Bowler) - 3rd

The left-arm wrist spinner from India, Kuldeep Yadav, shook the cricketing world with his impressive performances in the year 2018, especially in ODIs. The Kanpur-born bowler proved to be one of the best bowlers for India in ODIs in 2018. His honeymoon period started in the ODI series against South Africa when he ran through their batsmen while making their life hell.

In 2018, he grabbed 45 wickets at an average of 17.7, an economy of 4.64, and a strike-rate of 22.9. His performances handed him a place in the top ten of ICC ODI Rankings for bowlers. And in the updated ICC ODI Player rankings, he retained his position.

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#9 Kagiso Rabada (South Africa): Current ICC ODI Ranking (Bowler) - 4th

Kagiso Rabada, the right-arm paceman, has been a vital cog for the South African team across all the formats. Despite playing only a limited number of ODIs in the recent past, Rabada has managed to retain his place in the ICC rankings owing to his consistent performance.

The South African bowler had a decent outing in the ODIs in 2018. He scalped 23 wickets at an average of 26.17, an economy of 4.85, and a strike-rate of 32.30. Rabada advanced to 2019 as the top-ranked bowler for SA in the ICC rankings.