ODI World Cup 2023
ODI World Cup 2023: Rating teams based on Bowling
Ranking the top 10 nations at the ODI World Cup 2023 according to their bowling arsenal
The eagerly awaited ODI World Cup 2023, which begins on October 5, is approaching, and all 10 nations taking part are in the process of finalising their plans and team lineups.
The top four teams will move on to the semifinals after 45 games amongst the 10 teams, with the final game taking place on November 19 in Ahmedabad. Bowlers win competitions, thus now we’ll rank the top 10 bowling attacks from the ten different countries.
Top 10 teams based on their bowling attack
10) Netherlands
Bas de Leede (Source: Twitter)
The Netherlands may struggle in comparison with the other teams because they lack experience playing in high-stress events such as the World Cup, particularly on Indian tracks. During the World Cup 2023 qualifiers, however, the Dutch were magnificently led by the pace bowling skills of Logan van Beek as well as Bas de Leede.
The other two who will support the Netherlands’ fast bowling unit at the World Cup are Paul Van Meekeren as well as Ryan Klein. During their exhibition game versus Australia, Aryan Dutt displayed his poise. The success of the team at this ODI World Cup 2023 depends on him.
9) Bangladesh
Shakib al Hasan (Source: Twitter)
Surprisingly, Bangladesh has chosen to field a bowling lineup with a focus on pace for the ODI World Cup 2023 in India. Although some of that is due to the dearth of effective spin bowling alternatives, it also reflects Bangladesh’s growth of pacers.
Shakib-Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz are key spin bowling all-rounders that the side will be reliant on. Their most experienced bowler, Mustafizur Rahman, has played in 93 ODIs and multiple seasons of the Indian Premier League on Indian soil.
8) Sri Lanka
Dunith Wellalage (Source: Twitter)
Sri Lanka, the 1996 World Cup champions, is another side that depends largely on their spinners. It might be too much to expect of the rising phenom Matheesha Pathirana to head the Sri Lankan pace attack, despite the fact that he just had a stellar IPL 2023 season in which he enabled the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) claim their sixth championship.
The absence of Matheesha Pathirana and Wanindu Hasaranga has come at the most unfortunate time possible. Dunith Wellalage, the young spin all-rounder will be Sri Lanka’s hope for wickets on turning tracks this time around.
7) Afghanistan
Rashid Khan (Source: Twitter)
Afghanistan’s seam bowling assault for the 2023 World Cup is perhaps the worst since they rely primarily on their elite spinners to perform the bulk of the job. Afghanistan have quality spinners with IPL experience in the form of Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mohammad Nabi. The side would be banking on them to take most of the wickets.
The team has two pacers with IPL experience, Fazalhaq Farooqi as well as Naveen ul Haq. The pair is capable of bowling at any phase of the innings, even the challenging final few overs. The challenge is made twice as difficult by the Afghan pace attack’s lack of prior experience under Indian conditions as well as ODI World Cups.
6) South Africa
Kagiso Rabada (Source: Twitter)
South Africa, which often ranks amongst the top three attacks at the World Cup, enters the 2023 tournament with a number of injury and performance-related concerns. Anrich Nortje’s absence because of a lower-back ailment was a major setback for the Proteas speed assault. Kagiso Rabada’s poor form also is a primary concern for the team.
The weakened and untested line-up of South Africa will need to equal some of its great bowlers from before in order to end their World Cup drought. Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj will be the main spin leaders for this bowling attack.
5) New Zealand
Trent Boult (Source: Twitter)
New Zealand enters the ODI World Cup 2023 under a familiar situation after frequently being written off before to competitions only capable of punching above their weight. New Zealand has two bowlers within the top 10 of the ODI World Rankings. Trent Boult and Matt Henry will be holding out the new ball in hope of scalping some wickets early on.
The seasoned Southee, who will participate in his fourth World Cup, will complement the two. Although they have experience, their spin bowlers are not as skilled as those from other countries, which could pose a major problem.
4) Pakistan
Haris Rauf (Source: Twitter)
Pakistan had the top starting pace trio a month ago ahead of ODI World Cup 2023. However, Naseem Shah’s unlucky shoulder injury has exposed some weaknesses in Pakistan’s seam assault. The third pacer for Pakistan is still up for dispute, but Shaheen Shah Afridi as well as Haris Rauf continue to be there to stop the onslaught.
The choice of vice-captain Shadab Khan, who is under extreme pressure to perform, is a major topic of discussion. The anticipation to take wickets on turning surfaces is quite high with the ODI World Cup 2023 taking place in sub-continental conditions.
3) England
Adil Rashid (Source: Twitter)
Reigning champions England, with up to six choices, possesses the greatest depth and diversity of fast bowlers in their lineup. They also boast a top leg spinner and a spin-all-rounder in their ranks.They are without a top-tier express pacer due to the unavailability of Jofra Archer, their ODI World Cup 2019 Super Over hero.
The presence of Mark Wood and debutant Gus Atkinson could make up for the loss. Together with the dependable Chris Woakes and the trio of left-arm pacers Reece Topley, Sam Curran, as well as David Willey, England has an excellent fast-bowling assault.
2) Australia
Mitchell Starc (Source: Twitter)
Possessing their big three fast bowlers, Australia are once again the favourites going into the competition. All three players, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazelwood, and Mitchell Starc, would be at their best as well.
Sean Abbott, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh, as well as Cameron Green, serve as backups. They are nagging line and length bowlers that complement the three potent pacers effectively. For the five-time winners, Adam Zampa, Glenn Maxwell, Marnus Labuschagne, and Tanveer Sangha serve as spin options.
1) India
Jasprit Bumrah (Source: Twitter)
It is reasonable to claim that India has the best offensive going into the ODI World Cup 2023.Three fast bowlers who can bowl beyond 140 kph are available for the Men in Blue, including Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, as well as Mohammed Siraj.
Shardul Thakur, the medium pacer who has a knack of breaking partnerships is also in the fold. All-rounder Hardik Pandya gives support for the three in the seam department. Having Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and veteran Ravichandran Ashwin in the squad makes India the favourites to win the tournament.
