A current World XI that could take on 2007 World Cup champions Australia

Lower Middle-Order

#6 Ben Stokes

Stokes will serve as an X-factor for the squad

With an ability to hit the ball a mile and chipping in with crucial wickets at a vital juncture of a match, Ben Stokes will serve as an X-factor for the squad.

Stokes, who made his debut in 2011, has featured in 67 ODI games for England and has accumulated 1791 runs at a strike-rate of 96.24.

Besides his batting, Stokes has taken 58 wickets which also includes a five-wicket haul of 5-61 against Australia in 2013.

Stokes apart from being a handy bowler, and as a batsman can chip in with some lusty blows at the death.

#7 MS Dhoni (Captain & Wicketkeeper)

it is practically impossible to imagine an ODI playing XI without the talismanic MS Dhoni

With virtually all the trophies in his cabinet, it is practically impossible to imagine an ODI playing XI without the talismanic MS Dhoni.

Apart from his excellent ODI record that has seen him accumulate 9967 runs in 318 ODIs at an astounding average of 51.38, what sets Dhoni apart is his immaculate game-sense especially in crunch situations, something which has been testified time and again.

Dhoni's experience of captaining in crunch situations will be crucial against Australia.