The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is a glorious tournament that has begun in India and will culminate on the 19th of November. Ten teams are participating in the championship from around the globe, comprising some of the most accomplished cricket players.
The cricketers bring the hype to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, and they also amass many loyal fans who support them in every way. At the same time, some ICC World Cup players 2023 have already outshined many other participants.
Hence, you must be familiar with the tournament stars to bet on the World Cup and support your favourite team and cricketers. Alongside the stars, there are also several players that you need to look out for when betting on the World Cup.
Top Star Players of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has seen several matches so far, and among them have been some of the most capable and skilled players who have led their teams to victory. You can learn more about these ICC World Cup players in 2023 from the list below.
● Virat Kohli, India
Virat Kohli is one of the most competitive and decorated cricketers in India who has cemented his reputation in the pantheon of the best batters in the world. Kohli led the Indian team in Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 in England and had a successful tournament, scoring 443 runs.
In this 2023 edition, Virat is playing purely as a batter, having already posted multiple hundreds and led successful run chases. Furthermore, Kohli is renowned as the “CHASE MASTER” for his incredible aggression on the field, where he continues to surprise opponents with his masterful strokes and performances.
● Mitchell Starc, Australia
Mitchell Starc is an Australian fast bowler with an impressive record in previous ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup tournaments. His performance contributed significantly to Australia’s achievement in the betting for World Cup 2015, having been named ‘Man of the Tournament’. Starc had been the best bowler in the tournament, taking 22 wickets in 8 matches. He repeated his 2015 heroics in 2019, again being the team’s leading wicket-taker in the tournament. Experts and pundits are backing him to break the great Glenn McGrath’s record and become the leading all-time wicket-taker in the history of the Men’s Cricket World Cup.
● Babar Azam, Pakistan
Babar Azam, Pakistan’s captain and talisman batter, has grown in stature for his stylish stroke play and consistent performances. Having participated in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, he stood out for some stellar performances. He finished the tournament as the leading run-scorer for Pakistan with 474 runs in 8 matches with a 67.71 average. Azam scored three half-centuries and a century during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019. Babar Azam is expected to replicate his past World Cup performances again in this edition of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, and lead his team from the front as captain and take them deep into the tournament.
● Rashid Khan, Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s talented leg-spinner, Rashid Khan, is a name that has gained immense respect in world cricket. Having already competed in the previous edition in Wales and England, he knows what it means to play in the World Cup and the pressure that comes with it. A sharp turner of the ball, he has been a vital cog in the Afghani bowling attack and has won them matches single-handedly.
Averaging 69.33 in 9 matches during that tournament, having taken six wickets, Khan has emerged stronger and better in this tournament, having helped Afghanistan register comprehensive wins over England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Afghanistan’s victory over Pakistan was their first over Asian neighbours in a Men’s Cricket World Cup game. It catalysed another such win over another South Asian neighbour, Sri Lanka. Along with his teammates, Rashid Khan has put on a great show in the tournament so far and has arguably punched above their weight in the quadrennial cricketing showpiece.
● Heinrich Klaasen, South Africa
Heinrich Klassen is known to be one of the world’s great batsmen. He is the South African wicketkeeper-batter who can accelerate whenever required and anchor the innings. Klaasen has given a record of his glorious past performances, but he has also had a classy batting style in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. In the recent match of South Africa against Bangladesh, Klaasen played a 90-run knock, which put his team in pole position.
Furthermore, Heinrich Klaasen also recorded his sixth half-century by smashing 90 off 49 balls in ODI cricket. Overall, it was because of Klaasen’s power-hitting show that helped South Africa get to 382 against Bangladesh.
Conclusion
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is full of players who will keep displaying their strong performances and abilities on the field till the conclusion of the tournament. There have also been some talented players who have yet to give their best in the tournament. You can place bets on any of the players listed above and back them to perform in the same way they have been performing until now. Visit an online betting website, such as Fun88, select your favourite player and start placing bets.
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