ICC World Cup 2023: Brad Hogg Predicts Top Four Teams For ODI WC 2023

Former Aussie cricketer Brad Hogg revealed his top four teams for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 in India which is set to start from October 5th, and the final will take place on November 19th.

The 52-year-old said that the host country will have an extra advantage in the tournament, however, Brad Hogg also added that Australia will be coming into the tournament as the favorites.

South Africa, for me, is the team that could upset India and Australia: Brad Hogg

While speaking to Revsportz, Brad Hogg said that he loves the Netherlands’ playing style and they have the potential to upset two teams in the ODI World Cup 2023.

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Brad Hogg added that England may not end up in the top four teams of the prestigious tournament since they don’t have a stable middle order and Jofra Archer’s injury will harm their bowling attack during their campaign in the ODI World Cup.

While talking about Pakistan, the Aussie said that they have a strong bowling attack with pace and spin bowler, but accepted that they don’t have a good batting strength which can help them to get a hold of the trophy.

The former Aussie player said that South Africa will be the biggest surprise package in the tournament and can create trouble for Australia and India with their bowling attack.

“Well, West Indies are out of it. I am loving the Netherlands, and they might upset a team or two. Maybe South Africa, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka won’t be involved in the top four. England too might not make it to the last four as they do not have a stable middle order. They don’t have [a match-fit] Jofra Archer, and I just don’t think they know what their bowling combination will be.

“We are not going to see a dominant England. They rely too heavily on their top three. I don’t think their middle order has enough experience. Pakistan, with their spin and pace strength, will be very good defensively. Their batters aren’t aggressive enough. Australia will be going in as favourites.

“They have enough variety in the middle order. India, on their home soil, with powerful batting and bowling. South Africa can be the biggest surprise package. Keshav Maharaj can play a huge role. They have quality batting depth, and two fiery pace bowlers in Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada. So, South Africa, for me, is the team that could upset India and Australia,” Brad Hogg said.

Rohit Sharma-led India will start their ODI World Cup 2023 campaign against Pat Cummins’ Australia on October 8th at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.