ODI World Cup 2023: Cricket Australia select their World Cup team of tournament so far

The 2023 edition of the World Cup has been a great success as it has been a treat to watch for fans all over the world. On Sunday, the league stage of the World Cup 2023 was concluded, with India, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand securing spots in the semi-finals. India stands out as the only team that remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. Cricket Australia announced their ‘team of the tournament’ based on the league stage, and it predominantly features Indian players. Virat Kohli was appointed the captain, and key contributors like Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja earned spots in the 12-member team.

India’s performance in the tournament has been well-rounded, with each player playing a crucial role in the team’s pursuit of winning the title. South Africa and Australia experienced two defeats each in the league stage, while New Zealand secured victories in 5 out of their 9 matches. Let us look at playing XI which was selected by the Cricket Australia;

Quinton de Kock (South Africa)

Quinton de Kock concludes his ODI batting career with an impressive performance in the Cricket World Cup 2023, notching1 up four centuries, including a massive 174 against Bangladesh. He showcased his prowess against diverse opponents, accumulating the second-highest run total in the tournament and setting a new record for the most runs by a South African in a single World Cup.

The wicket keeper batter amassed 591 runs in 9 matches during the Cricket World Cup 2023, maintaining an impressive average of 65.67. With a striking rate of 109.2, he secured four centuries in the tournament, with a highest score of 174.

David Warner (Australia)

Australia’s seasoned opener has maintained excellent form, adding to his impressive World Cup record. Consecutive centuries against Pakistan (163) and the Netherlands (104) nearly turned into a hat-trick against New Zealand (81). The opening batsman accumulated 499 runs in 9 matches at an average of 55.44 and a strike rate of 105.5. He registered 2 centuries and 2 fifties in the tournament, with his highest score being 163 runs.

Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand)

It was a breakthrough tournament for the 23-year-old New Zealander, whose century in the opening match against England established the momentum for an outstanding campaign. He also recorded centuries against Australia and Pakistan, along with an impressive 75 against India. The Kiwi star amassed 565 runs in 9 matches at a strike rate of 70.63. He secured 3 hundreds and 2 half-centuries in the league campaign, with the highest being an unbeaten 123. Additionally, he claimed 5 wickets at an economy rate of 5.68 in the tournament.

Virat Kohli (India)

It has been a typically prolific tournament for Virat Kohli, who, with two centuries, has equaled Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI tons (49). Kohli is also named the captain of the team. The talismanic India batter has amassed 594 runs in the tournament at an average of 99.00 and a strike rate of 88.50. The legendary India batter has recorded 2 centuries and 5 fifties, with the highest being 103 not-out.

Aiden Markram (South Africa)

Aiden Markram’s tournament commenced with an explosive century against Sri Lanka – the then-fastest hundred in World Cup history (49 balls, later surpassed by Glenn Maxwell’s 40-ball effort). Markram, who has also captained South Africa in certain matches, has scored 396 runs at an average of 49.50 and a strike rate of 114.50. He has one century and 3 fifties to his name, with the best being 106.

Glenn Maxwell (Australia)

Glenn Maxwell’s 40-ball century against the Netherlands is the fastest in the tournament’s history, and his unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan broke even more records as he singlehandedly rescued Australia from a dire situation. Maxwell’s off-spin has also been crucial for the balance of the Australian attack, conceding only 4.95 runs per over as the perfect foil for Adam Zampa.

In 7 matches, he has amassed 397 runs at a strike rate of 152.7. He has two centuries to his name, with the best being 201 not-out. With the ball, he has taken 5 wickets at an economy rate of 4.95.

Marco Jansen (South Africa)

A fantastic tournament for Marco Jansen, whose reputation with both bat and ball continues to grow. Jansen took more wickets in the first 10 overs (12 compared to Madushanka’s nine) and struck twice in the Powerplay in five of his eight matches. The lanky all-rounder has scored 157 runs in 8 matches at a strike rate of 111.3. He also has a fifty to his name in the tournament. With the ball, he has taken 17 wickets at an economy rate of 6.40.

Ravindra Jadeja (India)

Ravindra Jadeja has emerged as the ideal spin weapon for India, proving extremely difficult to score off and a consistent wicket-taking threat. The Indian all-rounder has amassed 111 runs in 9 matches at a strike rate of 115.6. With the ball, he has secured 16 wickets, showcasing an impressive economy rate of 3.96. In the recently concluded match against South Africa at Eden Gardens, the star Indian all-rounder achieved a five-wicket haul.

Mohammed Shami (India)

After curiously being left out of India’s initial four matches, Mohammed Shami has been on a rampage, claiming 16 wickets in five games. He dismantled New Zealand, England, and Sri Lanka with hauls of five, four, and five wickets, respectively. Despite participating in only 5 matches, Shami has gathered 16 wickets in this World Cup at an economy rate of 4.78. Additionally, he boasts two 5-wicket hauls in the tournament.

Adam Zampa (Australia)

Adam Zampa has faced various physical challenges in this tournament, from a pool-related injury to back spasms. However, he has admirably rebounded to conclude the group stage as the leading wicket-taker in the World Cup. Zampa has entered an elite list by taking three consecutive four-wicket hauls in ODIs, showcasing standout performances against Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and the Netherlands. The Australian spinner has set the World Cup ablaze with 22 scalps in 9 matches and maintains a commendable economy rate of 5.27 in the tournament so far.

Jasprit Bumrah (Australia)

Despite having limited recent cricket exposure due to a back injury, Jasprit Bumrah has displayed no signs of rust, consistently taking wickets in all but one of India’s nine matches so far. Bumrah boasts the lowest economy rate among bowlers who have played more than one match, and his Powerplay economy is even more impressive at an extraordinary 2.95 runs per over. With 17 scalps to his name, Bumrah stands among the leading wicket-takers in the tournament, maintaining an economy rate of 3.65.