ODI teams with best spin attacks ahead of ICC 2019 World Cup

India v Bangladesh - Twenty 20 cricket match
Yuzvendra Chahal

#4 Afghanistan

UAE v Afghanistan - ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier
Rashid Khan

Afghanistan’s meteoric rise in ODI cricket has been largely attributed to the potent spin duo of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Khan and Mujeeb are arguably one of the most lethal spin duo's in ODI's. Leg-spin sensation Rashid is a master of his trait and has a bagful of variations in his armoury to wreak havoc among batting line-ups. Besides his big turning leg spin, he bowls the googly with great deception to fox the batsman.

Mujeeb compliments Rashid with his finger spin. He is spot on with his line and turns the ball just enough to scalp his dismissals. Together, the spin twins have often run through the defences of the best batting units. Afghanistan also has Mohammed Nabi who is more than handy with his off-breaks. Nabi has the knack of picking up wickets regularly and hence adds depth to the Afghan spin arsenal.

Afghanistan ODI spinner Record (June 2015- June 2018)

Rashid Khan - Matches - 44 Wickets - 100 Avg - 14.4 Eco - 3.96

Mujeeb Ur Rahman - Matches - 15 Wickets - 35 Avg - 16.62 Eco - 4.04

Mohammad Nabi - Matches - 47 Wickets - 58 Avg - 26 Eco 4.21

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