The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup will kick off on October 5, with defending champions England taking on New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
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India have all their bases covered
Team India would be high on confidence, having clinched the recently-concluded 2023 Asia Cup. Moreover, the home conditions will favor them.
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Pakistan cannot be taken lightly
Despite injuries, Pakistan will take the field with a strong team. Though the team could not use their resources efficiently in the Asia Cup, they should not be taken lightly.
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England will be a team to beat
England's attacking brand of cricket has revolutionized the ODI format. In Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, and Jonny Bairstow, England boast many batters who can change the course of the game in a jiffy.
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Australia eye their sixth title
You just cannot write off Australia in an ICC event. Lately, the Men in Yellow have been endorsing an ultra-aggressive approach, which can take many line-ups by storm.
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South Africa can be the dark horses
Though South Africa are no longer the force they used to be a decade ago, their WC squad is formidable. SA batters are well versed with the Indian conditions.