Teams With Most Debutants Used In ODIs Since World Cup 2015

When a debutant plays his first international cricket match, it is a very prominent moment of his life. A debutant is happy for fulfilling his dream to play for his country, as well as quite a little nervous as he has to give his best efforts in their first match. England scripted history in ODI World Cup 2019, after defeating New Zealand in the final and bagging their first-ever title.

The reformation in the England cricket team started after the ODI World Cup 2015, when they did not manage to surpass the group stage losing 4 matches out of 6, along with a humiliating loss to Bangladesh. Later, England cricket witnessed many changes and a lot of young players were drafted into the national team. Now, England is one of the strongest sides in international cricket.

Along with England, there are other teams too that inducted many debutants in the team post-ODI World Cup 2015. Many of these young talents have garnered a lot of limelight on the international stage with their brilliant performances. In this listicle, we take a glance at teams with most debutants used in ODIs since World Cup 2015.

Teams With Most Debutants Used In ODIs Since World Cup 2015

12. Ireland- 13

Ireland has used the least number of debutants in ODIs since World Cup 2015. Ireland has used 13 newcomers in ODI since post-ODI WC 2015. Simi Singh, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little, and Mark Adair are some popular Irish players who have made their debut post-ODI World Cup 2015.

Since ODI WC 2015, Ireland has played 74 ODIs, out of which they won 27 matches and lost 43. There were 4 games that ended with no results.

11. Afghanistan- 15

Afghanistan has also not used a lot of debutants since ODI World Cup 2015. There are 15 Afghan players that made their ODI debut for Afghanistan post-WC 2015.

Rashid Khan, Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Naveen-ul-Haq are some popular Afghanistan players who made their ODI debut after WC 2015. Since the time, Afghanistan has played 78 ODIs, winnings 37 and losing 37. One match ended in a tie while there were 3 games that saw no results.

10. New Zealand- 16

New Zealand, who finished as the runners-up in the last two editions of ODI World Cups, has used 16 debutants in ODI cricket since World Cup 2015. Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Devon Conway, Tim Seifert, and Ish Sodi are Kiwi players who made their ODI debut after March 2015.

Since WC 2015, New Zealand has played 93 ODIs, out of which they won 55 games and lost 34. There was 1 tied match while 3 games witnessed no results.

9. Bangladesh- 20

Bangladesh has used 20 debutants in the national team for ODIs since ODI World Cup 2015. Liton Das, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman are some of the prominent Bangladeshi players who made their debut post-ODI WC Cup 2015.

Since March 30, 2015, when the ODI WC 2015 final took place, Bangladesh has played 88 ODI games. They have won 48 matches and lost 37. There were 3 games that ended with no result.

8. Zimbabwe- 20

Zimbabwe has also inducted 20 debutants in the national side since ODI World Cup 2015. Wellington Masakadza, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, and Wesley Madhevere are some players who made their ODI debut for Zimbabwe after March 2015.

Since ODI WC 2015, Zimbabwe has played 92 ODIs. They won 24 matches and lost 63. There were 3 tied games and 2 matches with no result.

7. England- 27

England has used 27 debutants since ODI World Cup 2015. For England, David Willey, Mark Wood, Tom Curran, Jason Roy, and Sam Curran are few crucial England cricketers who made their debut after ODI WC 2015.

Post World Cup 2015, England has played 117 ODIs. They won 75 games and lost 32 matches. There were 2 tied games while 8 ended with no results.

6. South Africa- 27

South Africa has played 27 debutants in ODI cricket since World Cup 2015. Since the period, South Africa has played 95 ODIs, winning 56 and losing 35.

There were 4 games with no result. Rassie van der Dussen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Heinrich Klaasen, Janneman Malan, Temba Bavuma, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, and Andile Phehlukwayo are some popular Proteas players who made their ODI debut post March 2015.

5. Australia- 28

Australia has used 28 debutants in ODIs since ODI World Cup 2015. Adam Zampa, Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carry, and Marnus Labuschagne are some Aussie players who made their ODI debuts after ODI WC 2015.

Since the tournament, Australia has played 101 ODI matches. They won 51 games while faced defeat in 47. There were 3 matches that ended with no result.

4. Pakistan- 32

Pakistan has used 32 debutants in ODI cricket since the 2015 World Cup. Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan, and Hasan Ali are some popular players who made their ODI debut post-WC 2015.

Since the tournament, Pakistan has played 99 ODIs, winnings 46 and losing 49. There was 1 tied game while 3 games with no result.

3. West Indies- 36

West Indies has used 36 debutants in the national side in ODI cricket post World Cup 2015. Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, and Alzarri Joseph, Nicholas Pooran, and Hayden Walsh are some of the players who made their ODI debut for West Indies after March 2015.

After March 2015, West Indies has played 99 ODI matches. They won only 32 matches and suffered defeats in 59 matches. There were 2 tied matches while 6 matches with no result.

2. India- 36

India has used 36 debutants in ODIs since World Cup 2015. Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Suryakumar Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Rahul Chahar, and Ishan Kishan are some of the popular players who made their ODI debut since the last 3-4 years.

After ODI World Cup 2015, India has played 116 ODI matches. They have won 74 matches and lost only 38. There 2 tied games and 2 matches with no results.

1. Sri Lanka- 38

Sri Lanka takes the top spot in this list as the Asian team has used 38 debutants in ODIs since World Cup 2015. Avishka Fernando, Minod Bhanuka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, and Lakshan Sandakan are some of the players from the current squad, who made their ODI debut after March 2015.

Since ODI WC 2015, Sri Lanka has witnessed a very poor record in ODIs. They have played 112 matches, out of which they won only 35 and lost 70. There was 1 tied game while 6 matches witnessed no results.