Best ODI XI for major teams from the past 20 years

#1 Australia

Australia v India - Game 1

Perhaps one of the most successful teams in one-day internationals, Australia is the joint oldest team along with their arch-rivals England. Australia holds numerous One-day International records ranging from winning the most number of World Cups to remaining undefeated for 34 consecutive World Cup matches. Ricky Ponting who is Australia's all-time premier batsman holds several records for Australia in One-day International Cricket. Australia are also the recipients of Champions Trophy 2006 and 2009, thus making them the only team to become back to back winners in Champions trophy tournaments.

The opening slot has been captured by Matthew Hayden and the wicket-keeper batsman Adam Gilchrist which has been the most dominant opening pair for Australia in the modern era.

Followed by them are the reliable pair of Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke at No. 3 and No. 4 respectively. Ricky Ponting undoubtedly has been the best batsman since Don Bradman for Australia and Michael Clarke can play the role of a guardian who can steer the ship in case of difficult times.

The all-rounder's positions at No. 5 and No. 6 have been allotted to Andrew Symonds and Shane Watson who are capable of manhandling any bowling attack and form a great bowling pair.

Michael Bevan, who was the most dependable and the best batsman in the death overs has been handed over the finisher's role. Michael Bevan's career average in One-dayers is 53.58 and is known for steering the team to victory through turbulent situations in the company of tail-enders.

To complement the right arm fast-bowling pair of Glenn McGrath and Bret Lee, a left-arm bowler in Mitchell Starc has been included. The lone spinner in the eleven being the leg-spinner Shane Warne whose exploits in 1999 World Cup were remarkable.

We take a look at who made to the Australian team's best 50 over eleven from the last 20 years.

1. Adam Gilchrist (wk)
2. Matthew Hayden
3. Ricky Ponting (c)
4. Michael Clarke
5. Andrew Symonds
6. Shane Watson
7. Michael Bevan
8. Shane Warne
9. Bret Lee
10. Mitchell Starc
11. Glenn McGrath