However, Afghanistan may spoil the parties with few upset wins.

Along with them, Bangladesh will be the dark horses. Pakistan will take huge confidence from their win in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy victory in England. However, Smith is likely to play the World Cup but doubt looms large over his form after a year gap from top cricket. Australia, on the other side, will be on the back foot as their entire skeleton of the core team was rattled by the suspension of Steven Smith and David Warner. South Africa and New Zealand both have a balanced side which can destroy any opposition on their day and will certainly look to abandon the tag. Hosts England can exploit their home conditions and have the players to break the 50-over World Cup jinx. England has lost three World Cup finals, the highest by any team.Ĭonsidering the sumptuous form of the Indian team in ODI format under Virat Kohli, the Men in Blue will go into the World Cup as a huge tournament favorites. Pakistan and Sri Lanka won the World Cup in 19 respectively. India conquered the World twice winning the tournament in 19. West Indies lifted the trophy in the first editions- 19. ICC Cricket World Championship Cup RecordsĪustralia is the most decorated side when it comes to ICC World Cup, winning the title five times, including three consecutive wins between 19.

Under the format, each team contested in nine group games and the top four teams - India, Australia, England, New Zealand - advanced to the knockouts. The international governing body for cricket made some changes in format as the round-robin leaguemade a comeback after 1992 Benson & Hedges World Cup. While eight teams - India, Australia, England (hosts), South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh directly qualified for the World Cup on the basis of ICC ODI rankings on 30th September 2017 West Indies and Afghanistan paved their way through ICC World Cup Qualifiers in March 2018.Īlso see – World Test Championship ScheduleĬhange in Format of Cricket World Cup 2019 The participating teams were reduced from 14 to 10. Total Teams in ICC Cricket 50 Overs World Cup 2019 A total of 11 stadiums hosted matches for the league stage of the cricketing extravaganza, with the hosts India, Australia, and New Zealand qualifying for the semifinals.īookmark this page to follow WC Live Score, along with the latest schedule, points table, stats and much more at International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the entire schedule of the tournament. The quadrennial tournament began on 30th May and will conclude on 14th July. The 12th edition of the Cricket World Cup is taking place in England and Wales. Follow today's Cricket World Cup 2019 Live Score, ball by commentary, match updates and news with Sportskeeda.

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