South Africa are looking to get away from being known as chokers and take a winning momentum into their World Cup opener against Sri Lanka.
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc claimed a hat-trick against the Netherlands in a rain-shortened World Cup warm-up on Saturday.
As the ICC Cricket World Cup kicks off on October 5, here are five cricketers to watch at the World Cup in India.
Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the 2023 ODI World Cup with injuries and replaced in the Proteas’ 15-man squad.
Marnus Labuschagne admitted he deserved to be dropped from Australia’s one-day squad for next month’s World Cup in India but could yet work his way back in after a match-winning performance against South Africa on Thursday.
South Africa included spinner Keshav Maharaj and seamer Sisanda Magala in their squad for the Cricket World Cup in India after the duo overcame fitness issues, as wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock announced he would retire from the format after the tournament.
Ben Stokes has come out of retirement for England's one-day side as they prepare to defend their World Cup crown in India.
The Netherlands claimed a comfortable victory over Oman at the Harare Sports Club to keep their bid to qualify for the Cricket World Cup alive.
The Proteas secured their qualification to the 50-over Cricket World Cup in India later this year after the first one-day international between Ireland and Bangladesh ended in a no-result washout.
National convener of selectors Victor Mpitsang says Temba Bavuma will captain the Proteas at the T20 World Cup.