India-Australia combined ODI XI of the 21st century
Since the start of this 21st century, the Aussies have won 45 out of the 80 ODI games that the two sides have played while India won just 28.
6. MS Dhoni (wk)
There were largely only two players competing for the wicket-keeper’s slot. One is MS Dhoni and the other is Adam Gilchrist. With the latter opening in white-ball cricket, it wouldn’t be fair to put him down the order. Moreover, Dhoni is one of the best finishers in the history of ODI cricket and also has excellent numbers.
The most successful Indian skipper in ODI cricket has played 350 ODIs in his career. 55 of those came against the Aussies. While he did have an average against them less than his career average, but Dhoni is one of the best in the business when it comes to finishing games/innings.
The Ranchi-born cricketer has aggregated 1660 runs at an average of 44.86 against Australia. He has also scored two tons and 11 fifties against them. Also, his glovework is unorthodox but he is one of the best wicket-keepers of the modern era.
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