ODI World Cup 2023: Rating teams based on their bowling performances

The 2023 World Cup ended with Australia’s record-extending sixth title victory. The Aussies tasted success after hammering the hosts India by six wickets in the final at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium. In the Men in Yellow’s exceptional performance, their bowling attack played an instrumental role. 

On India’s batting-friendly tracks, the bowlers’ job was never easy in the tournament but the trophy winners Australia and some other teams displayed their audacious side and put up some great bowling performances. While other sides struggled to be at their best in difficult bowling conditions which wrapped up their campaigns in the league round. After the conclusion of the blockbuster One-Day International (ODI) event, let’s rate all 10 sides on their bowling performances.

Here are the ratings of all teams based on their bowling displays

10. The Netherlands- 4/10

The Netherlands ended up at the bottom of the points table with two wins and seven defeats in their nine matches but they showed signs of becoming a full-time International Cricket Council (ICC) member with their amazing 38-run win against South Africa in Dharamshala.  

In the rain-curtailed game, the Dutch bowlers were tasked to defend 245 runs in 43 overs and they did that excellently. Logan van Beek grabbed three wickets which included the prized scalps of dangerous Heinrich Klassen and David Miller. However, after the scintillating win against the Proteas, their bowlers lacked discipline against quality sides. 

They registered the heaviest World Cup defeat to their name with a 309-run hammering at the hands of Australia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. In this loss, their bowlers leaked 399 runs in 50 overs. Playing the final league game against India in Bengaluru, their bowlers leaked 410 runs and looked completely out of rhythm again.

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