2019 ICC Cricket World Cup: Team Preview Part-2

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2019 ICC Cricket World Cup Team Preview Part-2
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In case you missed the last post, we analysed the
strengths and weaknesses of half of the
participating teams in the ICC Cricket World Cup.
Without further ado, lets look at the chances of
the top five ranked sides in the biggest
spectacle in cricket Australia (ICC ODI
Ranking 5) Captain Aaron Finch Coach Justin
Langer Key Player David Warner WC Best Finish
Champions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007,
2015) Consistency is on Australias side. Recent
series wins against India and Pakistan away from
home is evidence of the resolve of the five-time
world champions. The return of disgraced batsmen
David Warner and Steve Smith could not have come
at a better time either. The former left his
devastating mark in this years edition of the
IPL, finishing as the top run-getter at the end
of the tournament. A solid pace attack boasting
the likes of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cumins is
well complimented by Nathan Lyon and Adam Zampa,
the latter of whom will be effective on the dry
surfaces in England. Though the Men from Down
Under are still among the favourites, whether
they will be able to click as a batting unit
collectively is still a concern. With bowling
being their main asset, the Aussies will look
chase or defend middle-level totals.
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New Zealand (ICC ODI Ranking 4) Captain Kane
Williamson Coach Gary Stead Key Player Kane
Williamson WC Best Finish Runners-up (2015) New
Zealand has consistently reached the semi-finals
since the inception of the tournament. Four years
ago, they moved one step closer and reached the
finals. The Black Caps have benefitted with easy
initial fixtures against weaker sides like Sri
Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan in the first
two weeks, which will allow them to build
momentum for tougher fixtures to follow. Overall,
they do comprise of a balanced unit having a
strong leader in Kane Williamson as well as the
experience of Ross Taylor. The Kiwis will find
themselves at home in England with favourable
batting conditions. The likes of power players in
the batting order like Martin Guptill, Colin
Munro, Colin de Grandhomme and Jimmy Nesham will
instil fear in any bowling line-up. Down the
order, they have the flexibility to adapt, which
coupled with some gritty fielding, make them a
side to take very seriously.
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South Africa (ICC ODI Ranking 3) Captain Faf du
Plessis Coach Ottis Gibson Key Player Quinton
de Kock WC Best Finish Semi Finals (1992, 1999,
2007, 2015) Its strange, isnt it? A team
thats always been hailed as a force in all
formats of the game just cant seem to catch a
break in the biggest stage. But if anyone can
lead the Proteas to their maiden title, its
captain Faf du Plessis. The 34-year-old admits
the side isnt as formidable as their yesteryear
counterparts. The gap left by the retirement of
the legendary AB de Villiers will be deeply felt
as well, but the skipper believes that his unit
is ready for the challenge. What the South
Africans do have in their favour is arguably the
best bowling line-up in the tournament. The
experience of Dale Steyn and Imran Tahir, coupled
with the raw pace of Kagiso Rabada and Lungi
Ngidi make a well-oiled bowling line-up. Their
batting isnt bad either. Wicketkeeper-batsman
Quinton de Kock is in the form of his life, and
Faf, Markram and Amla are there to steady the
ship in the middle overs. South Africa has always
gone into a World Cup with a strong side this
time is not any different. The question is Can
they handle the big-game pressure?
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India (ICC ODI Ranking 2) Captain Virat
Kohli Coach Ravi Shastri Key Player Virat
Kohli WC Best Finish Champions (1983,
2011) Its Virat Kohlis first stint as captain
in the World Cup, but one thing he has going for
him is experience. The skipper has been part of
two World Cup winning campaigns the 2008 U-19
World Cup and the 2011 World Cup. Being among the
best batsman in the modern game is just another
feather in his cap. The problem with the Men in
Blue lies with their overreliance on the top
order comprising of Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan
and the aforementioned skipper. They are equipped
with the limitless experience of MS Dhoni, but
how often can they call upon the former captain
to rescue them from precarious situations? KL
Rahul, Vijay Shankar and Kedar Jadhav will form
the middle order, but consistency isnt their
strong suit. But bowling is whole other aspect.
Buffed by the World 1 bowler Jasprit Bumrah,
India has got plenty of variety on hand to
compliment him. The variations of Kul-Cha will
come in handy in England. Indias strong suit has
always been chasing totals, and well probably be
seeing a lot of it this month.
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England (ICC ODI Ranking 1) Captain Eoin
Morgan Coach Trevor Bayliss Key Player Jos
Buttler WC Best Finish Runners-up (1979, 1987,
1992) This is probably the most formidable
England line-up in decades. Over the years,
Morgans side has dominated white-ball cricket
and made their way up the ICC rankings to feature
on the top spot. Playing on home soil and support
by locals will immensely energize the hosts.
Englands biggest strength is their deep and
powerful batting line-up. In the recent home
series against Pakistan, England recorded totals
in excess of 300 runs in four consecutive ODIs.
On the down side, theyre bowling was guilty of
leaking huge amounts of runs in recent series.
The obvious game plan would be to outscore the
opposition. Theyll be relying on strong starts
from openers Bairstow and Roy, with the likes of
Joe Root being a solid anchor, and leave it to
Morgan, Buttler and Stokes to devastate hapless
bowlers in the death overs. If all goes well,
England could well finish with the elusive trophy
at the end of the campaign.
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