World Cup 2023: Australia form guide, stats, strengths, weaknesses and all you need to know

Australia might be one of the favourites to win the 2023 ODI World Cup, but it certainly hasn’t been easy for them over the last few matches.

The Aussies suffered a 3-2 series defeat to South Africa and followed it up with a 2-1 loss to India. Concerns regarding the fitness of a few players have been a major issue for the Pat Cummins-led outfit heading into the World Cup.

Every time they enter a major ICC tournament, Australia are overwhelming favourites and this time, it will be no different. There will, however, be certain teams that can challenge Australia.

Pakistan have looked as an established unit, needless to say, India are favourites, and if the recent series is to go by, even South Africa can spring a few surprises.

Ahead of their World Cup opener against India on 8 October, here’s all you need to know regarding the Australian cricket team, from their recent form guide to their key player:

ICC ranking: 3

World Cup best performance: Champions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015)

Strengths

Depth in batting is what makes Australia a formidable side in this World Cup. The likes of David Warner and Steve Smith have been playing for Australia for so long, and add to that Marnus Labuschagne, who has replaced Ashton Agar in the squad.

Although Travis Head remains out of the first half of the World Cup with an injury, his return for the latter half will be a huge boost, given his aggressive and fearless nature of batting.

There are quality all-rounders in Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell too, who did the job for Australia in the third ODI against India recently.

Australia, here’s your squad to take on the ODI World Cup in India starting on October 8!

Congratulations to all players selected