Australia has been the most successful team in ICC Tournaments over the years. The Kangaroos have lifted the World Cup trophy on five different occasions. They are gearing up for another trophy with a powerful squad covering all the bases. Undoubtedly, Australia is going to be the team to beat in ICC ODI World Cup 2023 despite England being the defending champions. Over the past four years, Australia has evolved at a rapid pace and has formed a squad that has many matchwinners.
Mitchell Marsh recently opened the batting for Australia in the ODI Series against India. He was highly successful as an opener, and there is a high chance of him being the first-choice Australian opener instead of David Warner in the upcoming Cricket World Cup. Travis Head is also in phenomenal touch, and he can be the partner for Marsh at the top.
Also, Mitchell Marsh is a fast bowling all-rounder and that makes him an enticing choice over David Warner in the Cricket World Cup. Travis Head can bowl the part-time spin and is surely quite handy with the ball. The chances of Warner playing the World Cup 2023 as the first-choice opener are getting diminished. Another thing that does not work in the favour of David Warner is his form with the bat in recent periods of time.
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Australia Predicted Playing 11 for ICC ODI World Cup 2023
- Mitchell Marsh
- Travis Head
- Steve Smith
- Cameron Green
- Alex Carey (WK)
- Glenn Maxwell
- Marcus Stoinis
- Sean Abbott
- Pat Cummins (C)
- Mitchell Starc
- Adam Zampa