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World Cup 2015: Best XI from the group-stage fixtures

New Delhi: The biggest cricket extravaganza is done with its group stage fixtures and now its the time for the knock outs. After 42 group games, the business end of the 2015 World Cup is finally


 
9) Mohammed Shami (India)
 

India have recovered from their pre-World Cup lethargy in some style, winning all six of their group games. Mohammed Shami is one of the primary reasons behind that.

His 15 wickets at an average of just 12.60 have helped India bowl out the opposition in every game it played.

Alongside, Mohit Sharma and Umesh Yadav, India's bowling unit has, for once, overshadowed their formidable batting lineup and will expect to blast past Bangladesh into the last four.

 


 
10) Josh Davey (Scotland)


The young Scot made a name for himself at this World Cup, bursting into the cricket world's consciousness with seven wickets from his opening two outings against New Zealand and England. He was a tad expensive at times but taking 15 wickets from six matches rests him at 4th position in leading wicket takers.
 


11) Trent Boult (New Zealand)

The left-arm pacer from New Zealand is one of the biggest reasons behind New Zealand's devastating form at this World Cup. Trent Boult won't be forgotten by Australia's batsmen in a hurry after he destroyed them with a five-wicket haul at Eden Park.

He has 15 wickets in 6 games at 15.6 apiece. His economy of 4.17 bowling on small grounds in New Zealand is very impressive as is his strike rate of 22.4. His most potent weapon is the full delivery swinging into the right hander, something he uses with great accuracy and bowls at a lively pace.

Boult, who is due to join Sunrisers Hyderabad for the forthcoming IPL, will be licking his lips at the prospect of taking on the inconsistent West Indies batting lineup in the quarter-finals.