ODI All Time ODI cricket draft

[eth-dog]

We've done a few test cricket drafts over the years but I can't remember the last time we did an ODI draft, or if we've ever done one. Of course the eras have changed quite a bit over the years but I'd be curious to see what people come up with. Hoping for 10-15 teams to come and sign up.

Rules:

1. Must have a player from each decade of ODI cricket (70's, 80's, 90's, 00's, 10's, 20's). For multi decade players, nominate which decade you're picking for.
2. Cannot pick more than 2 players from each country. For those that played at multiple countries in ODI's (eg Wessels) you must nominate which country you're picking him for at the time of drafting.
3. 8 hour time limit between 8 am and 10 pm (so if player x picks at 8:30 pm, you have until 2:30 the next day to pick).
4. Must have played a minimum of 20 ODI's.

Happy to add any other rules that people can think of but those are the basics for now.

Sign ups:

eth-dog
big_e
boncer34
JHF1870
corbies
The_Reaper
dogs105
james brayshaw
Walt Kowalski

Draft order:

 

[corbies]

Had a feeling up you'd take Huss

I was 50/50 between he and another for that no.6 role.

 

[Jack Mundy]

Mohammad Nabi - Afghanistan - 10s

## Player         DEC NAT BAT BWL MAT  Runs Ave    SRATE 100 50 Wkts  Ave   Econ 5i  Ct   St
01 Saeed Anwar    80s PAK LHB SLA 247  8824 39.21  80.67  20 43    6  31.83 4.73  0   42   0
02 BB McCullum+   00s NZ  RHB RM  260  6083 30.41  96.37   5 32    -  --.-- -.--  -  262  15
03 V Kohli        20s IND RHB RM  302 14181 57.88  93.34  51 74    5 136.00 6.16  0  161   0
04 KS Williamson  10s NZ  RHB OS  173  7235 49.21  81.72  15 47   37  35.40 5.35  0   74   0
05 EJG Morgan*    00s IRE LHB RM  248  7701 39.29  91.16  14 47    -  --.-- -.--  0   87   0
06 DA Miller      10s RSA LHB OS  178  4611 42.30 103.68   7 24    -  --.-- -.--  -   87   0
07 Mohammad Nabi  10s AFG RHB OS  173  3667 27.16  87.39   2 17  176  32.42 4.30  1   83   0
08 GB Hogg        00s AUS LHB SLA 123   790 20.25  78.60   0  2  156  26.84 4.51  2   36   0
09 MA Holding     70s WI  RHB RF  102   282  9.09  74.80   0  0  142  21.36 3.32  1   30   0
10 A Donald       90s RSA RHB RF  164    95  4.31  34.05   0  0  272  21.78 4.15  2   28   0
11 GD McGrath     00s AUS RHB RFM 250   115  3.83  48.72   0  0  381  22.02 3.88  7   37   0
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Tail is very long but the pace attack is top shelf and both the spinners are very reliable.

Batting lineup 1-6 is also very strong

JHF1870

Has Yuvraj singh been taken?! Instead of Nabi?!

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[The_Reaper]

Has Yuvraj singh been taken?! Instead of Nabi?!

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Wanted the (IMO) better bowler

 

[JHF1870]

Wanted the (IMO) better bowler

Same reason I wanted him

 

[The_Reaper]

Push come shove I'm not happy about committing to 10 overs from Yuvraj and Williamson.
Nabi I'm more confident in that.

Yuvraj did come under consideration when I picked Miller and then Morgan but at the time I wanted to keep another Indian off spinning allrounder up my sleeve in case Nabi fell through.

 

[big_e]

The two tabs I have open on my phone right now...

 

[Walt Kowalski]

Sorry everyone I’ll take Heath Streak from 2000s

 

[Walt Kowalski]

Adam Gilchrist (2000s) Aus +
Shikhar Dhawan (2010) Ind
Dean Jones (1980s) Aus
Javed Miandad (1980s) Pak
Clive Lloyd (1970s) WI *
Andrew Flintoff (1990s) Eng
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Richard Hadlee (1970s) NZ
Heath Streak (2000s) Zim
Saqlain Mushtaq (1990s) Pak
Jasprit Bumrah (2020s) Ind

 

[corbies]

Has Yuvraj singh been taken?! Instead of Nabi?!

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Yuvraj was the other side of my 50/50 with Hussey. Opposite consideration to the guys who were deciding between Nabi/Yuvraj in that I didn't really need Yuvraj's bowling given my 6th bowler has 323 ODI wickets so went the better bat.

 

[dogs105]

Yeah, I'll take Mohammed Nabi...

 

[dogs105]

I might make Plugger35 happy by choosing

Ewen Chatfield (NZ) 1980s.

Will shuffle Bevan to 1990s, and might need a bit more bowling to round out my 12.

 

[Jack Mundy]

Push come shove I'm not happy about committing to 10 overs from Yuvraj and Williamson.
Nabi I'm more confident in that.

Yuvraj did come under consideration when I picked Miller and then Morgan but at the time I wanted to keep another Indian off spinning allrounder up my sleeve in case Nabi fell through.

your side is pretty great

 

[james brayshaw]

apologies all, some personal matters have come up and i am unable to dedicate time to this draft. please pass on my picks.

 

[big_e]

I've lost track, am I up now for my final player in the XI?

 

[big_e]

Rounding off with another spinner. 150+ wickets at 21.9: Ajantha Mendis

1. Rohit Sharma, 20s, India
2. Gordon Greenidge, 70s, West Indies
3. Steve Smith, 20s, Australia
4. Jos Buttler, 10s, England (wk)
5. KL Rahul, 10s, India
6. Shahid Afridi, 90s, Pakistan
7. Wasim Akram, 80s, Pakistan
8. Brett Lee, 00s, Australia
9. Chaminda Vaas, 00s, Sri Lanka
10. Malcolm Marshall, 80s, West Indies
11. Ajantha Mendis, 00s, Sri Lanka

 

[dogs105]

Rounding off with another spinner. 150+ wickets at 21.9: Ajantha Mendis

1. Rohit Sharma, 20s, India
2. Gordon Greenidge, 70s, West Indies
3. Steve Smith, 20s, Australia
4. Jos Buttler, 10s, England (wk)
5. KL Rahul, 10s, India
6. Shahid Afridi, 90s, Pakistan
7. Wasim Akram, 80s, Pakistan
8. Brett Lee, 00s, Australia
9. Chaminda Vaas, 00s, Sri Lanka
10. Malcolm Marshall, 80s, West Indies
11. Ajantha Mendis, 00s, Sri Lanka

Fabulous team

 

[Jack Mundy]

Rounding off with another spinner. 150+ wickets at 21.9: Ajantha Mendis

1. Rohit Sharma, 20s, India
2. Gordon Greenidge, 70s, West Indies
3. Steve Smith, 20s, Australia
4. Jos Buttler, 10s, England (wk)
5. KL Rahul, 10s, India
6. Shahid Afridi, 90s, Pakistan
7. Wasim Akram, 80s, Pakistan
8. Brett Lee, 00s, Australia
9. Chaminda Vaas, 00s, Sri Lanka
10. Malcolm Marshall, 80s, West Indies
11. Ajantha Mendis, 00s, Sri Lanka

T20 feeling side stacked with bowlers and hitters at 6 & 7.

 

[JHF1870]

Found a cricket simulator last night costs about $8 and no frills simulations of 6000 players.

Might give it a go and see how our teams stack up

 

[JHF1870]

Cricket Coach - detailed simulation of world cricket for PC/Mac

www.cricketcoachgame.com

 

[eth-dog]

Go boncer34

 

[boncer34]

Michael Bracewell - New Zealand 2020's

1. Shai Hope - West Indies 2020's
2. Sachin Tendulkar - India 1980's
3. Zaheer Abbas - Pakistan 1970's
4. Ramnaresh Sarwan - West Indies 2000's
5. Angelo Matthews - Sri Lanka 2010's
6. MS Dhoni - India 2010's
7. Michael Bracewell - New Zealand 2020's
8. Shane Warne - Australia 1990's
9. Ryan Harris - Australia 2000's
10. Shaheen Shah Afridi - Pakistan 2020's
11. Shane Bond - New Zealand 2000's

eth-dog

 

[eth-dog]

Fakhar Zaman PhatBoy

 

[boncer34]

Absolutely! Here’s the full 3-match ODI series recap between Team Boncer and Team big\_e, all set across a variety of pitch conditions.

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# ODI Series: Team Boncer vs Team big\_e

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## Match 1: Batting Paradise – Wanderers, Johannesburg

Conditions: Sunny skies, flat deck, lightning outfield. Bowlers beware.

Toss: Team Boncer wins and bats first.

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### Team Boncer Innings: 369/6 (50 overs)

| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| ----------------- | ---- | ----- | -- | -- |
| Shai Hope | 87 | 93 | 9 | 2 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 104 | 89 | 13 | 2 |
| Zaheer Abbas | 62 | 45 | 8 | 1 |
| MS Dhoni (c/wk) | 42\* | 22 | 4 | 2 |
| Angelo Mathews | 30 | 28 | 2 | 1 |
| Michael Bracewell | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 |

Bowling (big\_e)
Marshall 2/67, Lee 2/74, Akram 1/68

Tendulkar rolled back the years with a flawless century, aided by Hope’s calmness and Dhoni’s late blitz. Boncer surged to an imposing 369.

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### Team big\_e Innings: 346 all out (48.2 overs)

| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| ------------- | ---- | ----- | -- | -- |
| Rohit Sharma | 76 | 58 | 7 | 4 |
| Steve Smith | 69 | 61 | 6 | 1 |
| Jos Buttler | 45 | 34 | 5 | 1 |
| Shahid Afridi | 29 | 14 | 1 | 3 |

Bowling (Boncer)
Warne 3/59, Bond 3/74, Shaheen 2/72

Chasing a mountain, big\_e gave it a crack. Rohit and Smith laid the base, Afridi threatened a jailbreak, but Warne’s wickets and Bond’s death bowling sealed it.

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Result: Team Boncer won by 23 runs
Player of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar (104 off 89)
Series: Boncer leads 1–0

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## Match 2: Bowler-Friendly Deck – Headingley, Leeds

Conditions: Overcast skies, juicy green top. Seamers licking their lips.

Toss: Team big\_e wins and bowls first.

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### Team Boncer Innings: 201 all out (45.1 overs)

| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| -------------- | ---- | ----- |
| Shai Hope | 41 | 56 |
| MS Dhoni | 38 | 42 |
| Angelo Mathews | 35 | 39 |

Bowling (big\_e)
Marshall 3/31, Akram 2/29, Lee 2/38, Afridi 2/24

Boncer’s batters were never comfortable. Marshall and Akram sliced through the top, and only Dhoni showed resistance.

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### Team big\_e Innings: 202/5 (42.3 overs)

| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| ---------------- | ---- | ----- |
| Steve Smith | 58\* | 77 |
| Gordon Greenidge | 47 | 52 |
| KL Rahul | 35 | 32 |

Bowling (Boncer)
Warne 2/44, Bond 1/39

Greenidge gave a flying start, and Smith masterfully shepherded the chase. Boncer fought back with spin, but couldn’t defend a subpar total.

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Result: Team big\_e won by 5 wickets
Player of the Match: Malcolm Marshall (3/31 off 10)
Series Level: 1–1

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## Match 3: Neutral Deck – Dubai International Stadium

Conditions: Even bounce, no excessive swing or turn. Bat and ball in balance. Decider.

Toss: Team Boncer wins and bats first.

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### Team Boncer Innings: 311/7 (50 overs)

| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| ----------------- | ---- | ----- | -- | -- |
| Tendulkar | 78 | 92 | 8 | 1 |
| Zaheer Abbas | 66 | 58 | 7 | 2 |
| MS Dhoni | 39 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| Michael Bracewell | 44\* | 29 | 2 | 3 |

Bowling (big\_e)
Akram 2/48, Afridi 2/53

Tendulkar again set the tempo, Abbas took over mid-innings, and Dhoni-Bracewell closed with fireworks. A strong, balanced score.

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### Team big\_e Innings: 302/9 (50 overs)

| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| ------------- | ---- | ----- | -- | -- |
| Rohit Sharma | 91 | 85 | 9 | 3 |
| Jos Buttler | 49 | 36 | 4 | 2 |
| Shahid Afridi | 42 | 20 | 2 | 4 |

Bowling (Boncer)
Warne 3/54, Bond 2/60, Shaheen 2/63

Rohit dazzled but lacked finishing support. Warne’s timely strikes, including Buttler and Afridi, stifled the late surge. Boncer held their nerve in the final over.

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Result: Team Boncer won by 9 runs
Player of the Match: Shane Warne (3/54)

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# Series Result: Team Boncer wins 2–1

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## Series Awards

* Player of the Series: Sachin Tendulkar
104, 78, and 31 – a constant presence at the top.

* Best Bowler: Shane Warne – 8 wickets across the series, including match-winning spells in Games 1 and 3.

* Biggest Six-Hitter: Shahid Afridi – 8 sixes, pure chaos energy.

* Most Stylish Player: Rohit Sharma – 167 runs in two innings, effortlessly elegant.

Sucked in big_e

 

[eth-dog]

Walt Kowalski you still have a team to make up mate

 

[boncer34]

Absolutely! Let's dive into another thrilling 3-match ODI series — this time pitting your elite Team Boncer against the ultra-dangerous Team Corbies. The series plays out over three pitch types, bringing all facets of cricket into play.

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# ODI Series: Team Boncer vs Team Corbies

### Format: 3 ODIs

• Game 1: Batting paradise
• Game 2: Bowler-friendly
• Game 3: Neutral deck

Tosses are randomized for each match.

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## Game 1 – Batting Paradise

Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore – 350+ pitch

Toss: Corbies win and bat first

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### Team Corbies Innings: 384/7 (50 overs)

| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| ---------- | ---- | ----- | -- | -- |
| Jayasuriya | 78 | 53 | 10 | 3 |
| Sehwag | 64 | 49 | 8 | 2 |
| Brian Lara | 110 | 87 | 11 | 4 |
| Joe Root | 43 | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| Klusener | 52\* | 33 | 4 | 3 |

Bowling (Boncer):
Bond 2/74, Warne 2/63, Bracewell 1/48

An onslaught from Lara and vintage fireworks from Jayasuriya and Klusener left Boncer chasing a mountain.

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### Team Boncer Innings: 369/9 (50 overs)

| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| --------- | ---- | ----- | -- | -- |
| Tendulkar | 97 | 86 | 10 | 2 |
| Shai Hope | 72 | 70 | 7 | 1 |
| Dhoni | 55 | 33 | 5 | 2 |
| Mathews | 41 | 29 | 3 | 1 |

Bowling (Corbies):
Muralidaran 3/62, Starc 2/72, Pollock 2/66

Boncer fought valiantly—Tendulkar was sublime and Dhoni tried to pull off a miracle—but Muralitharan’s class snuffed out the chase at the death.

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Result: Corbies won by 15 runs
Player of the Match: Brian Lara (110 off 87)
Series: Corbies lead 1–0

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## Game 2 – Bowler-Friendly Pitch

Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham – green top, overcast

Toss: Boncer win and bowl first

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### Team Corbies Innings: 198 all out (43.4 overs)

| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| -------- | ---- | ----- |
| Root | 42 | 58 |
| Hussey | 38 | 41 |
| Klusener | 27 | 21 |

Bowling (Boncer):
Bond 4/36, Shaheen 3/41, Warne 2/33

Bond and Shaheen were unplayable under clouds. Warne cleaned up the tail. A comprehensive bowling display.

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### Team Boncer Innings: 199/4 (38.2 overs)

| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| -------------- | ---- | ----- |
| Zaheer Abbas | 66 | 71 |
| Angelo Mathews | 49\* | 52 |
| Hope | 34 | 43 |

Bowling (Corbies):
Pollock 2/35, Muralitharan 1/42

Steady, composed chase. Abbas looked assured, Mathews closed the deal without fuss.

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Result: Boncer won by 6 wickets
Player of the Match: Shane Bond (4/36)
Series: 1–1

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## Game 3 – Neutral Deck

Venue: Dubai International Stadium – fair bounce, little swing, late spin

Toss: Corbies win and bat first

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### Team Corbies Innings: 289/8 (50 overs)

| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| ---------- | ---- | ----- |
| Sehwag | 76 | 65 |
| Root | 60 | 72 |
| Klusener | 41\* | 28 |
| Jayasuriya | 33 | 30 |

Bowling (Boncer):
Warne 3/54, Shaheen 2/60

Sehwag was brutal early. Root held things together in the middle, but Boncer kept striking to prevent 300+.

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### Team Boncer Innings: 291/6 (49.3 overs)

| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| --------- | ---- | ----- |
| Tendulkar | 88 | 91 |
| Dhoni | 52\* | 40 |
| Bracewell | 31\* | 20 |
| Abbas | 43 | 45 |

Bowling (Corbies):
Muralidaran 2/48, Starc 2/63

Tendulkar anchored the innings beautifully again. With 39 needed off 24, Dhoni + Bracewell finished in classic MS fashion — calmly with 3 balls to spare.

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Result: Boncer won by 4 wickets
Player of the Match: MS Dhoni (52\* off 40)
Series Result: Boncer wins 2–1

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# Series Summary

| Match | Venue | Winner | Margin | MOTM |
| ----- | ---------------------- | ------- | --------- | ---------- |
| 1 | Bangalore (batters) | Corbies | 15 runs | Brian Lara |
| 2 | Trent Bridge (bowlers) | Boncer | 6 wickets | Shane Bond |
| 3 | Dubai (neutral) | Boncer | 4 wickets | MS Dhoni |

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## Player of the Series: Sachin Tendulkar

• Scores: 97, 19, 88
• Total: 204 runs @ 68
• Steady hand in every innings

## Honourable Mentions:

• Warne: 8 wickets, pivotal in both wins
• Lara: Game 1 masterpiece
• Klusener: Impact finishing in all 3 games

Sucked in corbies