At the 2019 tournament, Pakistan finished fifth in the group stage, missing out on a semi-final spot on net run rate. Pakistan have become a major threat at both ODI and T20 World Cups in recent years, though their only ODI World Cup triumph came in 1992, where they beat England in the final. Pakistan will be similarly suited to the playing conditions in India, and Cricket World Cup betting odds will naturally reflect this. The India squad is full of superstars, including Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah. They finished top of the group stage at the 2019 tournament but lost to New Zealand in the semi-final. They have won the World Cup twice – in 19, the latter tournament also taking place on home soil. Home advantage is critical in cricket India are used to slow, spinning pitches, humid conditions, and will have an army of enthusiastic fans supporting them everywhere they go.
Hosts India will be many bookmakers’ favourite to win the World Cup. Let’s take a look at the sides who’ve qualified for India 2023. Ten teams will compete for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, which takes place every four years.
