Best ODI XI of 2022

2022 has not been a year for One-day Internationals. Since the participating nations of the T20 World Cup 2022 were more focused on the marquee tournament, the 50-over format took a back seat, and many teams fielded their second-string sides in the ODI matches. 

Though ODIs this year have been thin on quantity, they have not lacked quality. Teams have given their all on the cricket field and courtesy of which, fans have witnessed some nail-biting contests. Further, there have been certain players who have set the 50-over format on fire with their breathtaking performances.

Here is the best ODI XI of 2022:

1. Babar Azam 

Babar Azam has been a run machine in the international arena across formats. He has featured in 92 ODIs and accumulated 4664 runs at an average of 59.79. Talking about the shortest format, he has scored 3355 runs in 99 matches at a strike rate of 127.80.

The Pakistan skipper has led from the front in the ODIs this calendar year and scored 679 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 90.77, which includes three centuries. Babar has been rock-solid at the top of the order and held the innings together. The ace batter’s presence at the crease has allowed stroke makers around him to play with freedom.

The ace batter was in pristine touch when the Men in Green locked horns with Australia for a three-match ODI series, smashing two glorious tons and one half-century to help his team register a 2-1 series win over the Aussies. He was adjudged the Player of the Series for his incredible performance.