The much-awaited 13th edition of the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 began on 5th October on a thrilling note. It seems like everyone is gripping the fever of the World Cup and the god of cricket Sachin Tendulkar is no exception. The World Cup campaign kick-started with New Zealand vs England match in which the New Zealand team completely rattled the defending champions with a thumping 9-wicket victory over them.
When the inaugural match turns out to be such an unexpected affair, the entire tournament will surely be a wild and unpredictable roller coaster ride. Cricket pundits, fans across the globe, and veteran crickets all are making their predictions on who will win the World Cup and which teams will be semifinalists for World Cup 2023. While some are putting their hopes on Team India who recently won the Asia cup, others are placing their bets on defending Champion England and Team Australia who is a different beast when it comes to the World Cup.
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However, every statement must be taken seriously if it is coming from the god of cricket himself. Recently, when someone asked Sachin Tendulkar about his top four teams who will storm into the semifinals, he gave a very intriguing response. The legendary former India batsman recently revealed his premonition for the tournament’s frontrunners. Placing India in the top spot by highlighting the recent Asia Cup win and wealth of talent as the key factors.
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Though Australia’s consistency and previous records in the World Cup makes them a more dangerous threat, Tendulkar ranked them just behind India in second place. With a rejuvenated and belligerent squad brimming with unlimited potential, Team England grabbed the third position. Rounding out the top four were New Zealand, admired for exceeding expectations and conjuring cricketing magic. Tendulkar’s rankings created a spark among the cricket fraternity and set the stage for an electrifying World Cup filled with surprises and shocks. The maestro has spoken – now the quest for cricketing glory begins!
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From this moment until the victorious team lifts the glorious world cup trophy on November 19th, fans across the globe will be religiously glued to each electrifying match. Sky-touching sixes, unbelievable catches and fielding brilliance, and the tricky bowling will bring spectators to their feet. By the tournament’s end, cricketing history will be rewritten and etched into the record books. For now, the countdown continues for the most anticipated cricket event on the planet.
