The 12th edition of the 2019 World Cup is going to take place in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/windies-vs-england-ben-stokes-included-in-visitors-12-man-squad-for-third-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a> and Wales from 30th May to 14th July 2019. Unlike the previous events, each team will play with every other team once and the top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals this time around. The round-robin format provides equal opportunities to each team to showcase their strengths and qualify for the semi-finals.

World Cup 2019 will feature ten teams (a decrease from previous WC) playing forty-eight matches among them. The first match will be played between the hosts England and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/mickey-arthur-expects-the-two-players-to-deliver-the-most-for-pakistan-in-the-world-cup-2019/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">South-Africa</a> at Kennington Oval, London. Currently, England is the number one ODI team in the world and with the kind of cricket they are playing, they are favorites to lift the cup.

In recent years, teams like <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bpl-2019-5-players-who-deserve-a-recall-in-the-bangladesh-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bangladesh</a> and Afghanistan have shown what they can bring to the table and taking them lightly would be something no team would be considering doing by any stretch of the imagination. The tag of minnows is no longer valid in the modern-day cricket as any side is capable of beating any big team on any given day.

This will be one of the closest World Cups it seems and it will be fun watching the top teams clash. Also, with nine games to be played in the league stage, it gives all the teams a fair chance to bounce back in case they start badly which is the most interesting part of this format.

Here we bring you the four semi-finalists of the tournament:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-289641" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/England-1.jpg" alt="Joe Denly of England" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-289641" class="wp-caption-text">Joe Denly of England celebrates with teammates. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption>

England are definitely the favorites to lift the prestigious trophy in 2019 given the rampaging form their players are in at the moment in the ODIs. The Three Lions will be playing in the home conditions which is an added advantage to them. Eoin Morgan&#8217;s team, currently sitting at the top of the ODI rankings, have top-ranked players like Joe Root, Ben Stokes, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/windies-vs-england-jos-buttler-deeply-saddened-by-head-coach-trevor-bayliss-words/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jos Buttler</a> etc who on their day can tear any bowling unit apart.

The Brits won every series they were part of in 2018 with the exception of a one-off ODI against Scotland which they lost. They had won series against  Australia (4-1), New Zealand (3-2), Australia (5-0), India (2-1) and Sri Lanka (3-1). It is noteworthy to mention that apart from the series against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-world-cup-2019-australia-rope-in-ricky-ponting-as-assistant-coach-for-the-tournament/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australia</a>, which England won 4-1, the ones in New Zealand and Sri Lanka were not home series’ and winning against such reputed teams in their backyard is quite commendable.

The English team is a well-balanced one with a good mix of bowlers, batsmen, and all-rounders in the team. It will be noteworthy to mention here that the last two editions of 50-over Cricket World Cup were won by the host nations: India (2011) and Australia (2015). England, apart from T20 WC 2010, have never won any major ICC trophy yet.  It won&#8217;t be wrong to say that the current England team is by far the best ever but only time will tell if they can repeat history by winning the coveted trophy in their backyard.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-315710" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Team-India-1.jpg" alt="India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-315710" class="wp-caption-text">India. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Currently, Team India is the second best team in the world in terms of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-world-cup-2019-harsha-bhogle-opines-on-virat-kohli-batting-at-number-four/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ICC</a> rankings and is just behind the title favorites England. With best openers in their side alongside captain Kohli who himself is a one-man army, India have a very good batting unit. The only Achilles heel is the middle-order conundrum which has not been up to the mark in terms of performances lately.

The Men in Blue won every single ODI series they had been part of in the year 2018 with the only exception being the 2-1 loss to England. India carried forward the impressive form in the 50-overs format in 2019 with the demolition of Williamson&#8217;s team 4-1 in their home soil and thus winning every ODI series (except England) they have played outside India in the past year or so, which is a feat Kohli must be proud of.

Indian bowling attack, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, has a good mix of both swing and spin bowlers, which has the capability to take all ten opposition wickets. If India resolves it&#8217;s middle order batting vowes before the World Cup they are definitely going to be the toughest team to beat. The two time champions would be hoping to lift the cup for the third time at the same venue where they lifted it for the first time in 1983.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-312807" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Pakistan-team-1.jpg" alt="Pakistan team" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-312807" class="wp-caption-text">Pakistan team. (Photo Source: CHRISTIAAN KOTZE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Pakistan team always had a reputation to surprise the cricket fraternity with its unexpected performances. The same is true for the current Pakistan team which is currently in the rebuilding phase following the retirement of many veterans. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sarfraz-ahmed-to-captain-pakistan-in-world-cup-2019-confirms-pcb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sarfaraz Ahmed&#8217;s</a> team, on its day, can give an opposition a bombshell by performing exceptionally well and can also dishearten its fans on another day by giving the most dismaying performance.

The Men in Green&#8217;s strength lies in its bowling attack which can be lethal in seaming English conditions. They have a good spin bowling attack which might come handy in the mid overs. The team gave the glimpse of its potential in the Champions Trophy 2017  where they beat neighbors India in the final to lift the trophy. Also, in the recently concluded 50-overs series against South Africa, Sarfaraz and Co gave the hosts tough fight ultimately losing the five-match series 3-2.

The team just needs to regroup themselves and work hard on their batting, which has been the biggest concern for them in the past few years. Also, it is interesting to note here that <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/darren-sammy-asks-troll-abusing-pakistan-to-get-off-his-social-media-page/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pakistan</a> has always performed well in England: WC 1999 (Runners-up), T20 WC 2009 (Winners), ICC Champions Trophy 2017 (Winners). So, clearly, they are favorites to qualify for semi-finals of the World Cup 2019.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-313803" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/New-Zealand-1.jpg" alt="New Zealand" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-313803" class="wp-caption-text">New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)</figcaption>

New Zealand team is always known to produce some of the best all-rounders the game of cricket has ever witnessed like Richard Hadlee, Chris Cairns etc. However, in the major tournaments like the World Cup, the team hasn&#8217;t been able to perform according to its reputation with the best being ending up as runners up in the last edition after playing few close matches against Australia (in group matches) and South Africa (in the semi-final).

But this time around the team led by the charismatic and determinant <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/new-zealand-vs-india-kane-williamson-backs-tim-southee-ahead-of-the-t20i-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kane Williamson</a> has every potential to make history by lifting the cup. Williamson&#8217;s team has a good mix of all-rounders, hard-hitting batsmen, quick bowlers, and an effective spin attack alongside the immortal bunch of excellent outfielders. However, the team needs to regroup and take more responsibility as they are highly dependent on veterans like Ross Taylor, Kane Williamson, and Trent Boult to perform well.

Even though the Black Caps had a disappointing start in 2019, losing ODI series 4-1 against the rampaging <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/indias-core-team-for-the-world-cup-has-been-finalised-msk-prasad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian</a> side, the team is high on confidence with the performance it showcased last year. The Kiwis have played a competitive brand of cricket in past year or so and earned a tag of being the favourites to reach the semi-finals in cricket&#8217;s biggest stage World Cup in 2019.

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The 12th edition of the 2019 World Cup is going to take place in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/windies-vs-england-ben-stokes-included-in-visitors-12-man-squad-for-third-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a> and Wales from 30th May to 14th July 2019. Unlike the previous events, each team will play with every other team once and the top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals this time around. The round-robin format provides equal opportunities to each team to showcase their strengths and qualify for the semi-finals.
World Cup 2019 will feature ten teams (a decrease from previous WC) playing forty-eight matches among them. The first match will be played between the hosts England and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/mickey-arthur-expects-the-two-players-to-deliver-the-most-for-pakistan-in-the-world-cup-2019/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">South-Africa</a> at Kennington Oval, London. Currently, England is the number one ODI team in the world and with the kind of cricket they are playing, they are favorites to lift the cup.
In recent years, teams like <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bpl-2019-5-players-who-deserve-a-recall-in-the-bangladesh-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bangladesh</a> and Afghanistan have shown what they can bring to the table and taking them lightly would be something no team would be considering doing by any stretch of the imagination. The tag of minnows is no longer valid in the modern-day cricket as any side is capable of beating any big team on any given day.
This will be one of the closest World Cups it seems and it will be fun watching the top teams clash. Also, with nine games to be played in the league stage, it gives all the teams a fair chance to bounce back in case they start badly which is the most interesting part of this format.
Here we bring you the four semi-finalists of the tournament:
<h3>England</h3>
<figure id="attachment_289641" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-289641" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-289641" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/England-1.jpg" alt="Joe Denly of England" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-289641" class="wp-caption-text">Joe Denly of England celebrates with teammates. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
England are definitely the favorites to lift the&nbsp;prestigious trophy in 2019 given the rampaging form their players are in at the moment in the ODIs. The Three Lions will be playing in the home conditions which is an added advantage to them. Eoin Morgan’s team, currently sitting at the top of the ODI rankings, have top-ranked players like Joe Root, Ben Stokes, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/windies-vs-england-jos-buttler-deeply-saddened-by-head-coach-trevor-bayliss-words/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jos Buttler</a> etc who on their day can tear any bowling unit apart.
The Brits won every series they were part of in 2018 with the exception of a one-off ODI against Scotland which they lost. They had won series against&nbsp; Australia (4-1), New Zealand (3-2),&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;(5-0), India (2-1) and Sri Lanka (3-1). It is noteworthy to mention that apart from the series against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-world-cup-2019-australia-rope-in-ricky-ponting-as-assistant-coach-for-the-tournament/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australia</a>, which England won 4-1, the ones in New Zealand and Sri Lanka were not home series’ and winning against such reputed teams in their backyard is quite commendable.
The English team is a well-balanced one with a good mix of bowlers, batsmen, and all-rounders in the team. It will be noteworthy to mention here that the last two editions of 50-over Cricket World Cup were won by the host nations: India (2011) and Australia (2015). England, apart from T20 WC 2010, have never won any major ICC trophy yet.&nbsp; It won’t be wrong to say that the current England team is by far the best ever but only time will tell if they can repeat history by winning the coveted trophy in their backyard.

<h3>India</h3>
<figure id="attachment_315710" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-315710" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-315710" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Team-India-1.jpg" alt="India" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-315710" class="wp-caption-text">India. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Currently, Team India is the second best team in the world in terms of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-world-cup-2019-harsha-bhogle-opines-on-virat-kohli-batting-at-number-four/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ICC</a> rankings and is just behind the title favorites England. With best openers in their side alongside captain Kohli who himself is a one-man army, India have a very good batting unit. The only Achilles heel is the middle-order conundrum which has not been up to the mark in terms of performances lately.
The Men in Blue won every single ODI series they had been part of in the year 2018 with the only exception being the 2-1 loss to England. India carried forward the impressive form in the 50-overs format in 2019 with the demolition of Williamson’s team 4-1 in their home soil and thus winning every ODI series (except England) they have played outside India in the past year or so, which is a feat Kohli must be proud of.
Indian bowling attack, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, has a good mix of both swing and spin bowlers, which has the capability to take all ten opposition wickets. If India resolves it’s middle order batting vowes before the World Cup they are definitely going to be the toughest team to beat. The two time champions would be hoping to lift the cup for the third time at the same venue where they lifted it for the first time in 1983.

<h3>Pakistan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_312807" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-312807" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-312807" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Pakistan-team-1.jpg" alt="Pakistan team" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-312807" class="wp-caption-text">Pakistan team. (Photo Source: CHRISTIAAN KOTZE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Pakistan team always had a reputation to surprise the cricket fraternity with its unexpected performances. The same is true for the current Pakistan team which is currently in the rebuilding phase following the retirement of many veterans. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sarfraz-ahmed-to-captain-pakistan-in-world-cup-2019-confirms-pcb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sarfaraz Ahmed’s</a> team, on its day, can give an opposition a bombshell by performing exceptionally well and can also dishearten its fans on another day by giving the most dismaying performance.
The Men in Green’s strength lies in its bowling attack which can be lethal in seaming English conditions. They have a good spin bowling attack which might come handy in the mid overs. The team gave the glimpse of its potential in the Champions Trophy 2017&nbsp; where they beat neighbors India in the final to lift the trophy. Also, in the recently concluded 50-overs series against South Africa, Sarfaraz and Co gave the hosts tough fight ultimately losing the five-match series 3-2.
The team just needs to regroup themselves and work hard on their batting, which has been the biggest concern for them in the past few years. Also, it is interesting to note here that <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/darren-sammy-asks-troll-abusing-pakistan-to-get-off-his-social-media-page/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pakistan</a> has always performed well in England: WC 1999 (Runners-up), T20 WC 2009 (Winners), ICC Champions Trophy 2017 (Winners). So, clearly, they are favorites to qualify for semi-finals of the World Cup 2019.

<h3>New Zealand</h3>
<figure id="attachment_313803" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-313803" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-313803" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/New-Zealand-1.jpg" alt="New Zealand" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-313803" class="wp-caption-text">New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
New Zealand team is always known to produce some of the best all-rounders the game of cricket has ever witnessed like Richard Hadlee, Chris Cairns etc. However, in the major tournaments like the World Cup, the team hasn’t been able to perform according to its reputation with the best being ending up as runners up in the last edition after playing few close matches against Australia (in group matches) and South Africa (in the semi-final).
But this time around the team led by the charismatic and determinant <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/new-zealand-vs-india-kane-williamson-backs-tim-southee-ahead-of-the-t20i-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kane Williamson</a> has every potential to make history by lifting the cup. Williamson’s team has a good mix of all-rounders, hard-hitting batsmen, quick bowlers, and an effective spin attack alongside the immortal bunch of excellent outfielders. However, the team needs to regroup and take more responsibility as they are highly dependent on veterans like Ross Taylor, Kane Williamson, and Trent Boult to perform well.
Even though the Black Caps had a disappointing start in 2019, losing ODI series 4-1 against the rampaging <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/indias-core-team-for-the-world-cup-has-been-finalised-msk-prasad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian</a> side, the team is high on confidence with the performance it showcased last year. The Kiwis have played a competitive brand of cricket in past year or so and earned a tag of being the favourites to reach the semi-finals in cricket’s biggest stage World Cup in 2019.
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The 12th edition of the 2019 World Cup is going to take place in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/windies-vs-england-ben-stokes-included-in-visitors-12-man-squad-for-third-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a> and Wales from 30th May to 14th July 2019. Unlike the previous events, each team will play with every other team once and the top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals this time around. The round-robin format provides equal opportunities to each team to showcase their strengths and qualify for the semi-finals.
World Cup 2019 will feature ten teams (a decrease from previous WC) playing forty-eight matches among them. The first match will be played between the hosts England and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/mickey-arthur-expects-the-two-players-to-deliver-the-most-for-pakistan-in-the-world-cup-2019/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">South-Africa</a> at Kennington Oval, London. Currently, England is the number one ODI team in the world and with the kind of cricket they are playing, they are favorites to lift the cup.
In recent years, teams like <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bpl-2019-5-players-who-deserve-a-recall-in-the-bangladesh-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bangladesh</a> and Afghanistan have shown what they can bring to the table and taking them lightly would be something no team would be considering doing by any stretch of the imagination. The tag of minnows is no longer valid in the modern-day cricket as any side is capable of beating any big team on any given day.
This will be one of the closest World Cups it seems and it will be fun watching the top teams clash. Also, with nine games to be played in the league stage, it gives all the teams a fair chance to bounce back in case they start badly which is the most interesting part of this format.
Here we bring you the four semi-finalists of the tournament:
<h3>England</h3>
<figure id="attachment_289641" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-289641" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-289641" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/England-1.jpg" alt="Joe Denly of England" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-289641" class="wp-caption-text">Joe Denly of England celebrates with teammates. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
England are definitely the favorites to lift the prestigious trophy in 2019 given the rampaging form their players are in at the moment in the ODIs. The Three Lions will be playing in the home conditions which is an added advantage to them. Eoin Morgan&#8217;s team, currently sitting at the top of the ODI rankings, have top-ranked players like Joe Root, Ben Stokes, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/windies-vs-england-jos-buttler-deeply-saddened-by-head-coach-trevor-bayliss-words/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jos Buttler</a> etc who on their day can tear any bowling unit apart.
The Brits won every series they were part of in 2018 with the exception of a one-off ODI against Scotland which they lost. They had won series against  Australia (4-1), New Zealand (3-2), Australia (5-0), India (2-1) and Sri Lanka (3-1). It is noteworthy to mention that apart from the series against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-world-cup-2019-australia-rope-in-ricky-ponting-as-assistant-coach-for-the-tournament/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australia</a>, which England won 4-1, the ones in New Zealand and Sri Lanka were not home series’ and winning against such reputed teams in their backyard is quite commendable.
The English team is a well-balanced one with a good mix of bowlers, batsmen, and all-rounders in the team. It will be noteworthy to mention here that the last two editions of 50-over Cricket World Cup were won by the host nations: India (2011) and Australia (2015). England, apart from T20 WC 2010, have never won any major ICC trophy yet.  It won&#8217;t be wrong to say that the current England team is by far the best ever but only time will tell if they can repeat history by winning the coveted trophy in their backyard.

<h3>India</h3>
<figure id="attachment_315710" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-315710" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-315710" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Team-India-1.jpg" alt="India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-315710" class="wp-caption-text">India. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Currently, Team India is the second best team in the world in terms of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-world-cup-2019-harsha-bhogle-opines-on-virat-kohli-batting-at-number-four/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ICC</a> rankings and is just behind the title favorites England. With best openers in their side alongside captain Kohli who himself is a one-man army, India have a very good batting unit. The only Achilles heel is the middle-order conundrum which has not been up to the mark in terms of performances lately.
The Men in Blue won every single ODI series they had been part of in the year 2018 with the only exception being the 2-1 loss to England. India carried forward the impressive form in the 50-overs format in 2019 with the demolition of Williamson&#8217;s team 4-1 in their home soil and thus winning every ODI series (except England) they have played outside India in the past year or so, which is a feat Kohli must be proud of.
Indian bowling attack, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, has a good mix of both swing and spin bowlers, which has the capability to take all ten opposition wickets. If India resolves it&#8217;s middle order batting vowes before the World Cup they are definitely going to be the toughest team to beat. The two time champions would be hoping to lift the cup for the third time at the same venue where they lifted it for the first time in 1983.

<h3>Pakistan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_312807" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-312807" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-312807" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Pakistan-team-1.jpg" alt="Pakistan team" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-312807" class="wp-caption-text">Pakistan team. (Photo Source: CHRISTIAAN KOTZE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Pakistan team always had a reputation to surprise the cricket fraternity with its unexpected performances. The same is true for the current Pakistan team which is currently in the rebuilding phase following the retirement of many veterans. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sarfraz-ahmed-to-captain-pakistan-in-world-cup-2019-confirms-pcb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sarfaraz Ahmed&#8217;s</a> team, on its day, can give an opposition a bombshell by performing exceptionally well and can also dishearten its fans on another day by giving the most dismaying performance.
The Men in Green&#8217;s strength lies in its bowling attack which can be lethal in seaming English conditions. They have a good spin bowling attack which might come handy in the mid overs. The team gave the glimpse of its potential in the Champions Trophy 2017  where they beat neighbors India in the final to lift the trophy. Also, in the recently concluded 50-overs series against South Africa, Sarfaraz and Co gave the hosts tough fight ultimately losing the five-match series 3-2.
The team just needs to regroup themselves and work hard on their batting, which has been the biggest concern for them in the past few years. Also, it is interesting to note here that <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/darren-sammy-asks-troll-abusing-pakistan-to-get-off-his-social-media-page/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pakistan</a> has always performed well in England: WC 1999 (Runners-up), T20 WC 2009 (Winners), ICC Champions Trophy 2017 (Winners). So, clearly, they are favorites to qualify for semi-finals of the World Cup 2019.

<h3>New Zealand</h3>
<figure id="attachment_313803" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-313803" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-313803" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/New-Zealand-1.jpg" alt="New Zealand" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-313803" class="wp-caption-text">New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
New Zealand team is always known to produce some of the best all-rounders the game of cricket has ever witnessed like Richard Hadlee, Chris Cairns etc. However, in the major tournaments like the World Cup, the team hasn&#8217;t been able to perform according to its reputation with the best being ending up as runners up in the last edition after playing few close matches against Australia (in group matches) and South Africa (in the semi-final).
But this time around the team led by the charismatic and determinant <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/new-zealand-vs-india-kane-williamson-backs-tim-southee-ahead-of-the-t20i-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kane Williamson</a> has every potential to make history by lifting the cup. Williamson&#8217;s team has a good mix of all-rounders, hard-hitting batsmen, quick bowlers, and an effective spin attack alongside the immortal bunch of excellent outfielders. However, the team needs to regroup and take more responsibility as they are highly dependent on veterans like Ross Taylor, Kane Williamson, and Trent Boult to perform well.
Even though the Black Caps had a disappointing start in 2019, losing ODI series 4-1 against the rampaging <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/indias-core-team-for-the-world-cup-has-been-finalised-msk-prasad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian</a> side, the team is high on confidence with the performance it showcased last year. The Kiwis have played a competitive brand of cricket in past year or so and earned a tag of being the favourites to reach the semi-finals in cricket&#8217;s biggest stage World Cup in 2019.
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This will be one of the closest World Cups it seems and it will be fun watching the top teams clash.

ICC World Cup 2019: Potential semi-finalists for the tournament

The 12th edition of the 2019 World Cup is going to take place in England and Wales from 30th May to 14th July 2019. Unlike the