Picking the best possible World XI side for the T20 against West Indies 

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West Indies will play a T20 match against the Rest of the World XI side at Lords

Defending World T20 champions West Indies will play a one-off match against a Rest of the World XI side on 31st May,2018. This match will be played for the noble cause of raising money towards restoration in parts of the Caribbean affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

The World cricketing fraternity has joined hands for this kind act, and every cricket playing nation will try to make this match a mega success. The match will be played at the home of cricket, Lord's. However, England and Pakistan will be playing a test series at the time, thus their participation in the match is doubtful.

The Indian Premier League shall be over by then, hence players from other countries might be available for the match. ICC will select the World XI, and fans all over the world are excited to know the World XI side.

In this article, we try to pick the best possible XI that can not only win the match, but also attract a lot of audiences and sponsors.

Openers

David Warner

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Warner jumping in joy after hitting a century

David Warner is one of the most destructive openers in world cricket at the moment. His aggressive style of cricket has been loved by fans all across the world, and he has entertained the crowds with his explosive batting.

Rohit Sharma

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Rohit Sharma exchanging a few words with David Warner

Warner can be partnered with India's Rohit Sharma, who has a sensational T20 record, and has the ability to score big runs in big matches. Rohit Sharma's lazy elegance has earned him a lot fans and he can surely play a big role in this match.

Fans will also look forward to watch Warner and Rohit batting together as opening partners, considering the amount of banter they have had in the past.

Middle order

Virat Kohli (C)

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Virat Kohli celebrating yet another hundred

Virat Kohli is arguably the best batsman in the world right now. He has been a run-machine, playing for India in all formats.

Apart from his batting, he has a fantastic captaincy record as well, and can be named the captain of the side. Kohli is a massive crowd-puller and his stardom can help the organisers raise money from the match.

4. AB de Villiers

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AB de Villiers has batted well with Kohli while playing for RCB

Kohli's RCB teammate AB de Villiers might find a place in the side too. AB's fearless batting style is appreciated by fans all over the world.

People have loved watching Kohli and de Villiers bat together in the IPL and there is no doubt that they would set the field on fire in this match as well.

Wicket-keeper and all-rounders

5. MS Dhoni

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MS Dhoni still has the ability to hit big ones at the end of the innings

There are a lot of doubts on MS Dhoni's ability as a batsman. However, there are no doubts on his popularity as a cricketer.

MS Dhoni is still one of the most celebrated cricketers in the world and the organisers will look to capitalise on this. Being one of the best wicket-keepers, he is almost certain to find a place in this team.

6. Glenn Maxwell

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Glenn Maxwell is back in form playing for his national side

Glenn Maxwell has earned the reputation as a big-hitting batsman and the spectators come to the ground to watch his innovative batting as well.

Apart from this, he is also a handy off-spin bowler and he can provide an extra bowling option to the captain.

7. Mitchell Santner

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Mitchell Santner has bowled consistently well in powerplays

Mitchell Santner could be the other all-rounder in the side. He sits at the top of the T20 bowlers list in the ICC cricket rankings.

Apart from being an effective left-arm spinner, he is also a useful lower-order batsman, and he surely deserves a place in the playing XI.

Bowlers

Rashid Khan

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Rashid Khan has achieved a lot in his young career

Rashid Khan is one of the most sought after players in the world right now. He has proved to be useful in all types of conditions and has been able to outfox batsmen all over the world.

The young Afghan could make his country proud once again by getting selected to play for the World XI side.

Mitchell Starc

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Starc has reduced playing T20 cricket

Mitchell Starc has reduced playing T20 cricket to prolong his Test career. However, he might make himself available for this one, solely because of the cause for which the match is being played.

And of course, the fans would love to see another Starc-Pollard contest.

Jasprit Bumrah

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Bumrah has been consistent with his deadly yorkers

Since his debut in 2016, Jasprit Bumrah has been one of the most effective T20 bowlers, and his ability to restrict batsmen from hitting big shots at the end of the innings makes him an obvious choice for any T20 side in the world.

It will be difficult for the West Indies batsmen to score runs against this Indian pacer.

Trent Boult

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Trent Boult in his bowling stride

Trent Boult, the Kiwi pacer, has troubled all the batsmen he has played against. He has been in terrific form playing for his national side and his swing and pace might be needed against the big-hitting West Indies batsmen.

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Edited by Rajdeep Puri