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Key Takeaways
- 1Bavuma tops Test XI after SA's first world title.
- 2Kohli, Starc, Rodrigues feature prominently.
- 3Staff picks celebrate 2025's top performers.
"Our staff pick their men's and women's teams from among those who excelled through the year "
Elite XI Selections Highlight 2025's Cricketing Peaks
ESPNcricinfo's 2025 teams spotlight Temba Bavuma leading Tests after South Africa's maiden World title and clean sweep, alongside Mitchell Starc, Virat Kohli, and Jemimah Rodrigues in stellar XIs.
Bavuma's leadership in limited games earns nod, echoing rare honors like Border's. Kohli's consistency, Starc's pace, Rodrigues' flair define year-end picks.
Men's and Women's Standouts
Staff-voted, these reflect diverse impacts—Tests, ODIs, T20s. Bavuma's sweep parallels historic feats, justifying inclusion despite volume.
'Excellence trumps quantity,' rationale affirms.
Comparisons to past teams like 2021's reveal evolving stars.
Year in Review
2025's narratives—from titles to tons—immortalized, setting 2026 benchmarks.
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