ODI World Cup 2023 England Squad, Schedule, Highest Wicket-Taker, Run-Scorer, Top Stats: ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, hosted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in India, will begin with blockbuster clash between England and New Zealand from October 5 onwards. Defending champions England have won only one world title so far, which they won on their home soil in 2019 by defeating New Zealand in a nail-biting thriller. This year, defending champions England will aim to win back-to-back titles.

England vs New Zealand ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 match will be played in Ahmedabad's iconic Narendra Modi Stadium. England as a squad look very strong on paper and are being considered as one of the top contenders for the World Cup title. England's recent form and performance in the 50-overs format has also been very good. The Jos Buttler-led squad includes some remarkable all-rounders and a solid top order. Besides, aggressive bowlers like Mark Wood also strengthen England's bowling attack.

England's Current Ranking In ICC Men's ODI Rankings For Teams: 5

England World Cup 2023 Schedule

England vs New Zealand: 5 October, Ahmedabad

England vs Bangladesh: 10 October, Dharamshala

England v Afghanistan: 15 October, New Delhi

England v South Africa: 21 October, Mumbai

England v Bengaluru: 26 October, Bengaluru

England v India: 29 October, Lucknow

England v Australia: 4 November, Ahmedabad

England v Netherlands: 8 November, Pune

England v Pakistan: 11 November, Kolkata

Active player (not retired) in England who has scored the most runs ahead of ODI World Cup 2023

Joe Root: 6,246 runsBest score: 133 not outAverage: 48.79Centuries: 16Fifties: 36

Active player (not retired) in England who has taken the maximum wickets ahead of ODI World Cup 2023

Adil Rashid: 184 wicketsBest bowling figures: 5/27Average: 32.41

England Overall ODI World Cup performances

1975: Semifinals1979: Runner-up1983: Semifinals1987: Runner-up1992: Runner-up1996: Quarter-Finals1999: Group stage2003: Group stage2007: Super 82011: Quarter-Finals2015: Group stage2019: WINNER

England World Cup 2023 Squad: Jos Buttler (captain), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes.