Cricket World Cup 2023: Teams Battle for Coveted ICC ODI Trophy
The highly anticipated 2023 Cricket World Cup is now underway as the top 10 teams from around the world compete for the prestigious ICC ODI trophy. This year’s tournament will see India aiming to secure victory on their home turf, defending champions England vying to retain their title, Australia seeking to extend their record as the most successful nation in CWC history, and Pakistan hoping to cause an upset on Indian soil. And that’s just the beginning, as New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands are all looking to cause some surprises.
To keep up with all the excitement, interested fans can place bets on all the Cricket World Cup 2023 matches (in selected territories). As the tournament progresses, the 10 teams will compete in a series of round-robin matches in the league stage. The top four teams in the points table will then go on to the semi-finals. Stay updated with the latest standings from the Cricket World Cup 2023.
Here are the current rankings:
– New Zealand: 4 matches played, 4 wins, 0 losses, Net Run Rate +1.923, 8 points
– India: 4 matches played, 4 wins, 0 losses, Net Run Rate +1.659, 8 points
– South Africa: 3 matches played, 2 wins, 1 loss, Net Run Rate +1.385, 4 points
– Australia: 4 matches played, 2 wins, 2 losses, Net Run Rate -0.193, 4 points
– Pakistan: 4 matches played, 2 wins, 2 losses, Net Run Rate -0.456, 4 points
– England: 3 matches played, 1 win, 2 losses, Net Run Rate -0.084, 2 points
– Bangladesh: 4 matches played, 1 win, 3 losses, Net Run Rate -0.784, 2 points
– Netherlands: 4 matches played, 1 win, 3 losses, Net Run Rate -0.790, 2 points
– Sri Lanka: 4 matches played, 1 win, 3 losses, Net Run Rate -1.048, 2 points
– Afghanistan: 4 matches played, 1 win, 3 losses, Net Run Rate -1.250, 2 points
Additionally, here is a complete list of past ODI Cricket World Cup champions:
– 1975: West Indies (defeated Australia 17 runs)
– 1979: West Indies (defeated England 92 runs)
– 1983: India (defeated West Indies 43 runs)
– 1987: Australia (defeated England seven runs)
– 1992: Pakistan (defeated England 22 runs)
– 1996: Sri Lanka (defeated Australia seven wickets)
– 1999: Australia (defeated Pakistan eight wickets)
– 2003: Australia (defeated India 125 runs)
– 2007: Australia (defeated Sri Lanka 53 runs – DLS method)
– 2011: India (defeated Sri Lanka six wickets)
– 2015: Australia (defeated New Zealand seven wickets)
– 2019: England (defeated New Zealand on boundary count after a Super Over)
Australia holds the record for the most ODI Cricket World Cup titles with a total of five. India and the West Indies follow closely with two titles each, while England, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan have claimed one title each.
For those interested in individual awards, the Player of the Tournament accolade has been a highly sought-after prize since its introduction in 1992. Legends of the game such as Martin Crowe, Sachin Tendulkar, and Glenn McGrath have all been recipients of this prestigious award. In the previous tournament held in 2019, New Zealand’s Kane Williamson received the honor for his impressive performance, scoring 578 runs throughout the tournament.
With so much talent and competition, it is difficult to predict the winner of the Cricket World Cup 2023. However, according to sportsbooks, India, England, Pakistan, and Australia are among the favorites. Fans can also participate in Dafabet’s predictor game and make their own predictions for the chance to win Apple gadgets and exciting prizes (available in India only). So, get ready for an exhilarating Cricket World Cup filled with thrilling matches and incredible performances.