Ranking the 5 Best ODI batting line-ups in the world

#1 England

Roy sets the tone at the top of the order

The best ODI batting line-up in the world belongs to England. Ever since their 2015 World Cup debacle, they have adopted a care-free, aggressive approach and it has paid rich dividends. The Englishmen currently find themselves at the perch of the ICC ODI rankings.

Their openers, Roy and Bairstow are as destructive as any and put the bowlers on the back foot, right from the outset. At #3, they have the ever reliable, Joe Root, who has the ability to pace his innings to perfection.

Their middle order, comprising of Morgan, Stokes and Buttler is hard to contain. All three are clean strikers of the ball and have proved their mettle on a number of occasions. At #7, Moeen Ali isn’t a bad bet and contributes with his fair share of runs.

The English batting line-up has the ability to bludgeon any opposition out of the game with their indomitable batting might. Over the course of the past two years, they have notched 350-plus scores with astounding frequency, breaking the world-record for the highest ODI total twice in the process.

The English team are good away from home as well. Their recent victories in Australia and New Zealand are a testament to that. With the World Cup on home soil next year, England would hope their batting prowess can land them their first ODI World Cup.

Due to their consistency, their hitting prowess and their adaptability, the English batting line-up takes the numero uno spot on our list.

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