The ICC Cricket World Cup is always an entertaining tournament and this year’s edition is sure to be no exception. The twelfth edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 is scheduled from 30th May to 14th July 2019, and it is the 5th time that the tournament will take place in England and Wales. As one of the most viewed sporting events across the globe, ICC Cricket World Cup is a great opportunity for the betting fans. Amidst all the champions who will be striving hard to claim the title, one may be really interested to know about the fate of Afghanistan Cricket Team.
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Afghanistan
The newest entrant to the Test Match club also made it through the qualifiers and is going to be a part of the 10 man World Cup, and indeed deserves respect. The team is going to play their 2nd ever World Cup. Afghanistan may be the lowest ranked side in the World Cup and no one expects them to win but it will take a very brave-hearted man to bet they will go the entire ICC World Cup 2019 without a win. There are plenty of players in the team that play T20 cricket in England and have a fair idea of what to expect from the conditions.
Afghanistan also showed its valour in the Asia Cup, and could have done much better if a few things were in their favour. Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka, tied with India, and came close to beating both Bangladesh and Pakistan. However in their 1st World Cup in 2015, Afghanistan could manage only one victory against Scotland. But again, this year they might surprise a lot of teams!
Key Players: Rashid Khan (20-year-old leg-spinner is a phenomenon across the world as one of the most valuable T20 players), Mujeeb Ur Rahman (quality spinner that bowls predominantly in the power play), Mohammad Nabi (bowls flat and fast), and Rahmat Shah (potential batsman)
Weakness: Lacks in its fast bowling resources, all-rounders to help balance the side, and batting experience, and less potential to pace ODI innings consistently.
Afghanistan betting odds: 51.00
World Cup 2019 Prediction: 9th position
Australia
Leave aside India (world’s 2nd ranked ODI team by ICC) and England (world’s top ranked ODI team by ICC), it would be a big deal to play against the Aussies who are all set to make every effort to claim the 2019 World Cup Trophy. The Australian cricket team is the most successful team in the tournament with already five title triumphs on their side. After defeating New Zealand in the final of previous World Cup at the MCG, they’re going to be the defending champions in this Cricket World Cup. Lately, the Australian cricket team hasn’t been at their best in the 50-over format – let’s not forget that they have lost their last four bilateral ODI series.
Key players: Aaron Finch and Travis (key figures in this Australian batting line-up). Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Andrew Tye will make up a formidable pace attack. The star bowlers for the team should comprise Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazelwood, Adam Zampa, Andrew Tye, and Nathan Coulter-Nile. David Warner and Steve Smith are extremely important to the team and would be joining in after serving their one year ban after the ball-tampering scandal.
*Australia Betting Odds: 6.50
World Cup 2019 Prediction: Semi-Finalists *Note that these are the latest odds from Betway to win the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
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