You will find the updated India squad for ICC World Cup 2023 here. Keep scrolling and you will find the 15-man squad in this article. Their schedule is in the end of this post.
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India’s cricket world cup squad for 2023 is always ready to perform. Especially if the world cup is being played at their home, the quest to re-do what they did in 2011, will they win it again just like the cricket world cup 2011 played in India?
Well, we can only give a definitive answer after we have looked at the cricket world cup squad. And this is exactly what we will do in this article.
Read: ICC Cricket World Cup points table 2023
We will not only predict what India may look like in this world cup but also share some interesting stats about India in the world Cup. So stay tuned if you are interested.
The Bangladesh Cricket World Cup 2023 Squad is also updated on our website. The Pakistan Squad for ICC World Cup 2023 is updated.
India’s Cricket World Cup Stats
Let’s start the blog with something interesting. We all love the Indian team and have supported it all these years. And the world cups is where the Indian team shines the most. Especially if it is played at their home, because who can neglect the home-ground advantage?
Here is a table showing some interesting tidbits of India from world cups all these years
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| Highest score | Scored 417 against Bermuda in the 2007 world cup |
| Lowest score | 125 against the Aussies in the 2003 world cup |
| Largest victory | Won with 257 runs against Bermuda in the 2007 world cup |
| With 10 wickets against East Africa in the 1975 world cup | |
| Most runs | Sachin Tendulkar (2278 runs) |
| Wickets record | Zaheer khan (44) |
| Most dismissals | MS Dhoni (42) |
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And this is what the team has performed so far in the Cricket World Cups. So far, they have never missed a single tournament.
| Year | World Cup performances |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Ranked top of the points table. Won 7 out of 9 matches. Lost semi-final against New Zealand |
| 2015 | Ranked top in their group. Won all matches. Lost semi-final against Australia |
| 2011 | Winners |
| 2007 | Ranked 3rd in group B. Won 1 out of 3 matches. Couldn’t reach the super-8 stage. Eliminated in the group stages. |
| 2003 | Ranked 2nd in Pool A. Won 5 out of 6 matches. Ranked 2nd in the Super-six stage. Won 4 out of 5 matches. Runners up. Lost the Final against Australia. |
| 1999 | Ranked 2nd in group A. Won 3 out of 5 matches. Ranked last in the super-six stage. Won only one match. |
| 1996 | Ranked 3rd in group A. Won 3 out of 5 matches. They lost the semi-final against Sri Lanka. |
| 1992 | Ranked 7 on the points table. Only won 2 out of 8 matches. Eliminated in the group stage. |
| 1987 | Ranked top of the group A. Won 5 out of 6 matches. Lost semi-final against India |
| 1983 | Winners |
| 1979 | Ranked last in the group stages. Didn’t even win a single match. Eliminated in the group stages. |
| 1975 | Ranked 3rd in the group stage. Won 1 out of 3 matches Eliminated in the group stages. |
India CWC squad 2023
India has announced their official world cup squad. But we have some predictions for you. You will enjoy it a lot since some players have shown outstanding performances in recent years. Maybe it is the far-sightedness of Indian team management that is paying off. There are so many talented players!
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| PLAYER | ROLE |
| Rohit Sharma | Batsman |
| Shubman Gill | Batsman |
| Virat Kohli | Batsman |
| Shreyas Iyer | Batsman |
| KL Rahul | Batsman |
| Ishan Kishan | Batsman |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Batsman |
| Hardik Pandya | Allrounder |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Allrounder |
| Ravi Ashwin | Offspinner |
| Shardul Thakur | Pacer |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Pacer |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Left arm Wrist spin |
| Mohammed Shami | Pacer |
| Mohammed Siraj | Pacer |
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Now, let’s talk about them in detail.
Batsmen
The top-order batsmen have generally been India’s foundation in ODIs. However, there has been discussion about whether India needs to play more aggressively upfront. Indians have focused on it for 3 years, which has resulted in India becoming the second-fastest team in the powerplay.
With King Kohli and Rohit in the top order, I do not think we need to discuss it anymore.
Regarding the middle order, India would not want a replay of the last World Cup, when they were vulnerable midway into the semi-finals due to an inexperienced central demand. However, the current middle order seems to be doing well.
Related: 2023 Cricket World Cup Teams List – UPDATED
Like always, the batsmen will be a force to be reckoned with in the World Cup for India.
Shubman Gill has emerged as the next hot thing in the Indian batting lineup. India has always been the heaven for batters. IPL has produced a lot of bombastic batters that can hit the ball out of the park on every delivery. The prince of IPL is in form, and the confidence he carries from the Asia Cup will help team India a lot.
Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan have proved themselves in the Asia Cup as well. They have performed in the recent series against Australia. The runs they scored have showed the world how strong Indian side is when it comes to bench strength.
Allrounders
With All-rounders like Pandya and Jadeja, we do not think India needs anything else, so this department is already occupied. If young all-rounders like Yadav need to get a team spot, they must prove themselves.
The absence of Axar is going to hurt them a bit. However, it isn’t something India should be too concerned about.
Bowlers
Ashwin and Kuldeep have already made a solid spot for themselves in the spin bowling department. So if they play in the World Cup in 2023, there is no surprise. Ashwin needs no introductions. His prowess in the limited-overs cricket speaks for itself. He right at the top among great names like Sunil Narine and Saeed Ajmal
While Kuldeep’s unorthodox left-arm bowling is rare, making him a tremendous wicket-taking option because he can deceive the batsmen with his sharp variations.
His addition in the Asia Cup squad out of the blue definitely gave people a shock. However, he proved himself when he emerged as the top wicket-taker in the tournament. Will he be able to do that in this world cup as well?
Check: ICC Cricket World Cup Winners 1975-2019
Fast bowling is something India has never had a grip on, but with bowlers like Bhuvi and Bumrah, they can get wickets with the new ball. Both of them have shown the ability to bowl yorkers consistently, making them a great choice for death overs. Let’s see how this plays out for India.
Muhammad Siraj is in form. His bowling abilities were in front of everyone when he took those wickets in the Asia Cup final. If he manages to repeat what he did on those Sri Lankan pitches, this is bad news for other batters. Some people even suspect he is going to be a Zaheer Khan 2.0 (Because Zaheer picked up the most wickets in 2011 world cup, which was hosted by India.)
An analysis – Strengths, weaknesses and areas to improve
Just a quick look towards the squad and you can say that batting is the core of the Indian cricket team. Whether you like it or not, India will rely on their batsmen for this world cup. While spinners can take control of the situation, it is highly unlikely that other players will be uncomfortable playing in the subcontinent conditions now.
IPL is a big thing; with IPL, foreign players have familiarized themselves with the bowling conditions. So, what India should do with these players is control as much as possible when they are bowling, with some strong fielding. And then cover that up with their bombastic batting.
If they do that, they may as well take it back, just like in 2011.
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India’s Schedule for Cricket World Cup 2023
Following is the schedule for the warm-up matches. India can test out all the combinations here. As per the rules, the teams can substitute the players between the match
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| September 30 | England | Guwahati |
| October 3 | Netherlands | Thiruvananthapuram |
Here’s the schedule for group stage matches:
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 8 | Australia | Chennai |
| October 11 | Afghanistan | Delhi |
| October 14 | Pakistan | Ahmedabad |
| October 19 | Bangladesh | Pune |
| October 22 | New Zealand | Dharamsala |
| October 29 | England | Lucknow |
| November 2 | Sri Lanka | Mumbai |
| November 5 | South Africa | Kolkata |
| November 12 | Netherlands | Bengaluru |
The Most amazing match Pakistan Vs India CWC 2023 Live Streaming will be on 14th Oct.
Final words – Our prediction for India’s performance
India looks pretty good in this world cup. They are already at the No. 1 spot in the ODI rankings. Plus, they have a massive home advantage. Stadiums will be full of fans chanting for their team and favourite players. Indian batting lineup is suitable for these sorts of conditions. In my opinion, they are one of the top contenders for the cricket world cup 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions that the netizens asked about the Indian squad. If you have more, do not hesitate to ask us in the comments section.
Who will lead India in the 2023 World Cup?
Rohit Sharma will lead the ODI squad in the ICC Cricket world cup 2023
Can India win the 2023 World Cup?
They can win the tournament if they take the home advantage and focus on their strengths and weaknesses.
Who qualified for World Cup 2023?
Thirteen teams are competing in the super league. The top 8 teams from the super league will qualify directly, while the rest of the 5 teams will have to play the qualifier. The top 2 from that qualifier will play in the world cup in 2023.
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