ODI World Cup 2023 Top Contenders: Will England thrive in India with 'all-out attack' approach?

The formidable England cricket team, reigning world champions in both ODIs and T20Is, will do everything in their power to defend their ODI crown which they won at home 4 years ago.

With Ben Stokes returning from retirement and the 2019 title-winning core group still intact, England is eyeing another successful campaign. Their squad possesses depth and variety, relying on IPL experience and a fierce batting approach to conquer the challenging conditions in India.

Their campaign kicks off with a clash against New Zealand in Ahmedabad, promising a high-octane contest reminiscent of the 2019 World Cup finale.

Stokes' return adds significant firepower, complementing a long and formidable batting line-up. The inclusion of the in-form Harry Brook further bolsters their offensive capabilities. The English team's aggressive batting approach has won approval, but its effectiveness on the evolving tournament surfaces remains to be seen.

Meanwhile, the pace of Mark Wood and the spin expertise of Adil Rashid are anticipated to play crucial roles on Indian pitches.

This tournament marks a pivotal moment, especially for the experienced white-ball players, possibly in their last 50-over World Cup. Stokes, epitomising the ‘Bazball’ approach, displayed this intent with a stellar performance against New Zealand when he scored a fantastic 124-ball 182. Relatively new talents like Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook among others will also seek to make their mark in this transitional phase for English cricket.

Facing a challenge from spinners, particularly from Asian nations, England's exceptional skills and determination will be put to the test as they vie to create lasting memories and defend their hard-earned ODI World Cup title.

England’s squad: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes

Where to Watch

All ICC ODI World Cup matches will be telecast on the Star Sports Network.

Live streaming details

You can stream all the matches free of cost on Disney+ Hotstar

England fixtures in IST

October 5, Ahmedabad: England vs New Zealand - 2 PM

October 10, Dharamsala: England vs Bangladesh - 10:30 AM

October 15, Delhi: England vs Afghanistan, 2 PM

October 21, Mumbai: England vs South Africa, 2 PM

October 26, Bengaluru: England vs Sri Lanka, 2 PM

October 29, Lucknow: England vs India, 2 PM

November 4, Ahmedabad: England vs Australia, 2 PM

November 8, Pune: England vs Netherlands, 2 PM

November 11, Kolkata: England vs Pakistan, 2 PM