We take a look at the ICC Cricket World Cup winners from four years ago, Australia, and how they are shaping up under captain Aaron Finch.
First published in issue 20 of Wisden Cricket Monthly. Subscribe here
ODI ranking: 5
World Cup wins: 5
Final appearances: 7
World Cup record
Tournament appearances: 11
Matches: 84
Won: 62
Lost: 20
NR: 1
Tied: 1
Ways they can win it
Capitalising on the new ball in both disciplines. Cummins and Starc are the paciest new-ball pair in the competition, while Finch and Warner are arguably the most powerful opening duo – all are capable of seizing control of a game in the powerplay. What follows thereafter is more of a lottery.
Australia squad
Aaron Finch (c), Jason Behrendorff, Alex Carey, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Pat Cummins, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Shaun Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa.
Betfair Exchange odds: 5.6
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