U-25 XI: Forming a team out of the best cricketers under the age of 25

Middle order:

Babar Azam

The Pakistan cricket team had tried out a lot of batsmen who did not make a mark before Babar Azam came into the limelight.

He made his mark after being the top run scorer in two Under 19 World Cups in 2010 and 2012. He has been an extremely consistent batsman in the Pakistan line-up in both ODIs and T20Is and it looks like he is here for the long haul.

Ever since making his debut in 2015, he has played 31 ODIs for his side and has scored 1455 runs at an average of 53.88 with six half centuries and five centuries to his name.

KL Rahul

One of the most talented batsmen in the Indian line-up currently, Rahul took some time to get going before sending a message to the selectors.

However, a couple of excellent domestic seasons along with success in the IPL for the Royal Challengers Bangalore led to his selection in the Indian side in 2016.

He found his feet extremely quickly and is one of the most consistent batsmen today. He holds the record of being the only batsman to score a century in all three formats in the same year.

He has played 9 ODIs so far and has scored 241 runs at an average of 40 with one half century and one century to his name.