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The allrounder slammed West Indies' highest individual score in T20Is, and in the process collected a seventh consecutive Player-of-the-Match award

He has been prolific lower in the order over the last four years. Can he help take South Africa to their first title?

The left hander is not keen to talk about higher honours, but he is impressing the right people after a tough start to first-class cricket

Injuries to Nortje and Magala have messed with the balance of the bowling attack

Netherlands are flying the flag for the Associate teams at the World Cup, and they have the power to push some of the bigger teams hard, as they have done before

Their recent ODI and World Cup form has been patchy though they were ranked No.1 not too long ago

Regardless of how Australia lead into a global event, they usually find a way of being in the mix when it matters

This is also a make-or-break tournament for Shanaka's captaincy

From debuting for New Zealand at 27 to now becoming first-choice pick for the World Cup, the allrounder has made himself indispensable to the side

Ben Stokes is back from ODI retirement and Joe Root's recent form isn't inspiring. But England remain among favourites

With the momentum of Asia Cup title and series win against Australia, India would want to go all the way at home

They have lost 14 of their 15 matches across ODI World Cups but could pose a challenge in Indian conditions

Also, everything you needed to know about venues, reserve days, and... checks notes ... boundary countbacks

Their build-up has not been great on and off the field, but Bangladesh have the talent to surprise some of the favourites

Williamson, Boult and Southee were there in 2015 and in 2019 but may not make it to 2027

His career-best 4 for 40 was a reminder of the balance he can bring to the team, although runs will also be vital

Five things India learned (or didn't) over the course of their 2-1 series victory against Australia

He has captained in only four ODIs so far, and as an automatic pick, his inclusion might affect the balance of the bowling attack

They have been in form in the lead up to the World Cup but have different roles to play in the two XIs

Nepal's victory by a massive 273 runs against Mongolia is the biggest margin by runs in all T20s