Best ODI Team of the year 2025

This was an important year for ODIs as it saw an ICC World Event, Champions Trophy being held. Plenty of ODIs were played this year and there has been some exciting players. We look at the players who have had success this year in this format and will make the best possible ODI team of the year.

Rohit Sharma (c) - India 

Rohit Sharma has had an outstanding year once again scoring 650 runs at an average of 50. He led India to Champions Trophy 2025 title and deservingly will captain the best ODI team of the year.

Rachin Ravindra - New Zealand

The stylish left hander from New Zealand has scored 604 runs at an average of 43 and a strike rate of 106. He broke the record for most centuries by a New Zealand batter in ICC tournaments this year.

Virat Kohli - India

Virat Kohli continues to dominate ODI cricket and this year saw

him rack up 651 runs at an average of 65. He played a pivotal role in India's success in CT 2025.

Joe Root - England

Root ends the year as the leading run getter in ODIs in 2025. The English batter has scored 808 runs at a stunning average of 57. Some of his crucial knocks include his century in Champions Trophy against Australia and his 166 against West Indies.

Daryl Mitchell – New Zealand

He has been a backbone for the NZ team and has had a successful year scoring 761 runs in 17 matches at an average of 54.

Shai Hope (wk) - West Indies

Shai Hope will take the wicket-keeper spot having amassed 670 runs at an average of 55. He has scored two centuries in this year.

Mitch Santner - New Zealand

Mitch Santner has picked up 25 wickets in ODIs this year and also been good with his batting in the lower middle order.

Matt Henry - New Zealand

He has been on the rise In 2025 and ends the year as the leading wicket-taker in this format. He has picked up 31 wickets in 13 matches at an average of less than 19.

Jayden Seales - West Indies

Seales has picked up 27 wickets in 12 ODIs this year and has been pretty good with the new ball. His control and accuracy makes him standout.

Jofra Archer - England

Jofra is back bowling attack high speeds and has had a solid year picking up 18 wickets in 9 matches. The English pacer has done well across all phases of the game.

Kuldeep Yadav - India

Kuldeep Yadav is one of the top spinner in the world and he showed it once again this year, picking up 19 wickets in 11 ODI matches

Hence, here's a final look at the best ODI team of the year:

Best ODI Team of The Year: 

Rohit Sharma (C), Rachin Ravindra, Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Daryl Mitchell, Shai Hope, Mitch Santner, Matt Henry, Jayden Seals, Jofra Archer, and Kuldeep Yadav