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The cricketing world is abuzz with anticipation as the ODI World Cup 2023 prepares to kick off on October 5th in India. With 10 competing teams vying for the coveted title across 10 distinct venues, this edition promises to deliver a riveting spectacl𒁏e that fans worldw🐷ide eagerly await.
The inaugural clash will pit last edition’s finalists, England and New Zealand, against each other in what promises to be an enthralling opener. The grand ꦛclimax is scheduওled to unfold at the revered Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19.
As the calendar inches closer to the commencement of this global cricketing extravaganza, experts and pundits alike have begun to voice their predictions and insights. Among these, the illustrious former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell has cast his predictions for the semi-finalists of the impend🗹ing tournament.
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Greg Chappell picks his semi-finalists of World Cup 2023
In an exclusive dialogue with RevSportz, the Australian cricket legend ventured to predict the quartet of teams he believes will secure coveted spots in the World Cup’s semi-finals. Chappell expressed his conviction that the host nation, India, would lead the charge alongside cricketing powerhouses Australia, Pakistan, and reigning champions England.
Chappell acknowledged the significance of the Indian subcontinent’s prowess in the cricketing realm due to the tournament’s location. His words carried a certain weight, as he stated, “With this regard, it’s in India at the moment. I think the four teams to watch for me, India obviously, Australia, England, and Pakistan, probably the four best teams. But then the other Asian teams come into their own because it is in India, but I will stick to those four at this stage.”
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It is noteworthy that the ODI World Cup 🅘2023 will unfold in a round-robin format, ensuring that each team faces every other competitor in a total of 45 league matches. The top four teams e🥃merging from this challenging round will secure their berths in the highly anticipated semi-finals. These critical encounters are scheduled for November 15th in Mumbai and November 16th in Kolkata.