World Cup 2019: Best debutant XI 

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Players who sparkled in their very first World Cup
Players who sparkled in their very first World Cup

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Jofra Archer, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Lockie Ferguson Jasprit Bumrah

Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer lived up to all the hype he created before the World Cup. The 24-year-old picked up 20 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 24.55. Archer bowled with superb control and did not give anything away to the batsmen at his economy of 4.77.

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He was Morgan's go-to bowlers throughout the tournament and ended as England's highest wicket-taker.

Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Shah Afridi

Pakistan will regret not giving young Shaheen Shah Afridi more chances. The left-arm seamer took 16 wickets in just 5 games at a jaw-dropping average of 14.62 and an excellent economy of 4.96.

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Unfortunately, his inclusion proved to be a little late as Pakistan failed to reach the semi-finals. Nonetheless, Shaheen is certainly one for the future for Pakistan.

Lockie Ferguson
Lockie Ferguson

Lockie Ferguson troubled the opposition batsmen with raw pace. The Kiwi speedster often touched the speed of 149 kph. Interestingly, New Zealand did not use Ferguson with the new ball but he still managed to pick the number of wickets that he did.

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Ferguson ended World Cup 2019 in the second position with 21 scalps on the list of leading wicket-takers of the tournament.

Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah stamped his authority as the number one ranked ODI bowler with a superlative performance in World Cup 2019. Bumrah was equally effective with the new ball as well in the death.

The Mumbai Indians bowler made life difficult for the opposition batsmen as he bowled at an economy of 4.41 runs per over. His pinpoint yorkers and variations in the death overs were a major reason why opposition teams failed to score quick runs. Bumrah took 18 wickets in the tournament.

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