The all-important ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has nearly reached its climax. The first four teams qualified for the semi-finals of the competition. Team India finished on top of the points table with 18 points.
On the other hand, South Africa are positioned second on the table with 14 points. Australia also collected 14 points from seven wins but are placed third due to their Net Run Rate which is slightly lower compared to the Proteas.
The New Zealand cricket team finished fourth on the table after an intense battle in the fag end of the group stage fixtures. The Black Caps will take on Indian Cricket Team in the first semi-final on November 15, Wednesday. South Africa will take on Australia in the second semi-final on November 16, Thursday.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 team of the tournament
In this article, we will now discuss the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The players who showcased their mettle with the bat or with the ball have been handpicked by us. As far as the opening slot is concerned, Quinton de Kock and Rohit Sharma sealed it. Quinton de Kock scored 591 runs including 4 centuries.
Rohit Sharma scored 503 runs including 1 century and 3 fifties. Rachin Ravindra who scored 565 runs including 3 centuries and 2 fifties sealed the No.3 spot. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli sealed the No.4 spot with 594 runs including 2 centuries and 5 fifties.
Aiden Markram, Glenn Maxwell follow next on the line-up at No.5 and 6 respectively, courtesy of their pretty decent contribution with the bat. Ravindra Jadeja and Adam Zampa did so well as spinners and also contributed runs when it mattered.
Talking about the pace battery, Gerald Coetzee who took 18 wickets for South Africa is featured in the team. On the other hand, Mohammad Shami who took 16 wickets in 5 games is included in the team. Last but not least Sri Lanka’s Dilshan Madushanka deserves a special mention. He took 21 wickets in 9 wickets and is the second-leading wicket-taker of ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 team (amongst 10 teams)
Quinton de Kock, Rohit Sharma (captain), Rachin Ravindra, Virat Kohli, Aiden Markram. Glenn Maxwell, Ravindra Jadeja, G Coetzee, Adam Zampa, Mohammad Shami, Dilshan Madushanka.
