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What is the Salary of an Indian Premier League (IPL) player in India?

Today we will discuss the salary of an Indian Premier League (IPL) player in India.

Let’s dive into a question that’s been on everyone’s mind – just how much do these players make?

Trust me, you’re in for some jaw-dropping revelations!

IPL Salary – By the Numbers

  • The average salary of an Indian Premier League (IPL) player is $459,743 per season (average of 24 players in each squad with average spending of $11,079,800 per team). In total, $110,798,000 have been spent for 241 players, divided among 10 teams.
  • The average salary for a domestic Indian Premier League is $407,185 ($65,964,000 spent for a total of 162 domestic players). The average salary for an overseas IPL cricketer is $567,519 ($44,834,000 for 79 signed overseas players).
  • Punjab Kings spent the most on overseas players at $831,429 per player, while Chennai Super Kings (CSK) paid their overseas players the least, still at $449,750. Due to auction dynamics, the opposite happened for domestic players – PBKS paid the least – only $284,733 for domestic players, while CSK paid the most – on average, $458,294 per player per season.
  • Compared to other leagues, IPL ranks at #1 in the richest cricket leagues (according to average salaries).

Note: All amounts shown are as of December 2022, when the auction for IPL 2023 took place. At this time, the conversion is as follows: $1 = INR 82 (so overall $110 Million is equivalent to about INR 909 Crore, the total amount spent all teams combined).

Here is a currency converter calculator so you can view the amount estimates in your own currency. For more information on conversion rates, check this Investopedia article out.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) – What is the Average IPL Salary?

IPL TeamAverage Salary Amounts
Chennai Super Kings$455,560
Delhi Capitals$441,120
Gujarat Titans$441,160
Kolkata Knight Riders$516,818
Lucknow Super Giants$443,160
Mumbai Indians$482,000
Punjab Kings$458,545
Rajasthan Royals$483,304
Royal Challengers Bangalore$454, 320
Sunrisers Hyderabad$430,920

Also Read: An Open Letter From a Cricket Fan to Those In Charge of Indian Cricket

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IPL Auction – Salary of Indian Premier League Player

1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Player Salaries – $455,560 (Average)

  • Average CSK Auction Price: $455,560 ($11,389,000 spent on 25 players)
  • Average Domestic Price: $458,294 ($7,791,000 spent on 17 players)
  • Average Overseas Price: $449,750 ($3,598,000 spent on 8 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 25

  • Maximum Cost: 1,981,000$ (Ben Stokes)
  • Minimum Cost: 24,000 $
PlayerSalary
Ben Stokes IPL Salary$1,981,000
Ravindra Jadeja IPL Salary$1,951,000
Deepak Chahar IPL Salary$1,707,000
MS Dhoni IPL Salary$1,463,000
Mooen Ali IPL Salary$975,000
Ambati Rayudu IPL Salary$823,000
Ruturaj Gaikwad IPL Salary$731,000
Shivam Dube IPL Salary$487,000
Mitchell Santner IPL Salary$231,000
Rajvardhan Hangargekar$182,000
Prashant Solanki$146,000
Devon Conway IPL Salary$121,000
Kyle Jamieson IPL Salary$121,000
Maheesh Theekshana IPL Salary$85,000
Nishant Sindhu$73,000
Ajinkya Rahane IPL Salary$60,000
Dwaine Pretorius IPL Salary$60,000
Ajay Mandal$24,000
Subhranshu Senapati$24,000
Mukesh Choudhary$24,000
Simarjeet Singh$24,000
Matheesha Pathirana IPL Salary$24,000
Bhagath Varma$24,000
Shaik Rasheed$24,000
Tushar Deshpande$24,000

2. Delhi Capitals (DC) Player Salaries – $441,120 (Average)

  • Average DC Auction Price: $441,120 ($11,028,000 spent on 25 players)
  • Average Domestic Price: $425,588 ($7,235,00 spent on 17 players)
  • Average Overseas Price: $474,125 ($3,793,000 spent on 8 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 25

  • Maximum Cost: $1,951,000 (Rishabh Pant)
  • Minimum Cost: $24,000
PlayerSalary
Rishabh Pant IPL Salary$1,951,000
Axar Patel IPL Salary$1,463,000
Prithvi Shaw IPL Salary$975,000
Mitchell Marsh IPL Salary$792,000
Anrich Nortje IPL Salary$792,000
David Warner IPL Salary$762,000
Mukesh Kumar$670,000
Khaleel Ahmed IPL Salary$640,000
Rilee Rossouw IPL Salary$560,000
Chetan Sakariya IPL Salary$512,000
Rovman Powell IPL Salary$341,000
Manish Pandey IPL Salary$292,000
Mustafizur Rahman IPL Salary$243,000
Kuldeep Yadav IPL Salary$243,000
Phil Salt IPL Salary$243,000
Kamlesh Nagarkoti$134,000
Lalit Yadav$79,000
Yash Dhull$60,000
Ishant Sharma IPL Salary$60,000
Lungi Ngidi IPL Salary$60,000
Praveen Dubey$60,000
Ripal Patel$24,000
Aman Khan$24,000
Vicky Ostwal$24,000
Sarfaraz Khan$24,000

3. Gujarat Titans (GT) Player Salaries – $441,160 (Average)

  • Average GT Auction Price: $441,160 ($11,029,000 spent on 25 players)
  • Average Domestic Price: $433,882 ($7,376,000 spent on 17 players)
  • Average Overseas Price: $456,625 ($3,653,000 spent on 8 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 25

  • Maximum Cost: $1,829,000 (Hardik Pandya)
  • Minimum Cost: $24,000
PlayerSalary
Hardik Pandya IPL Salary$1,829,000
Rashid Khan IPL Salary$1,829,000
Rahul Tewatia IPL Salary$1,097,000
Shubman Gill IPL Salary$975,000
Mohammad Shami IPL Salary$762,000
Shivam Mavi IPL Salary$731,000
Joshua Little IPL Salary$536,000
Yash Dayal$390,000
R Sai Kishore$365,000
David Miller IPL Salary$365,000
Abhinav Manohar$317,000
Matthew Wade IPL Salary$292,000
Alzarri Joseph IPL Salary$292,000
Kane Williamson IPL Salary$243,000
Wriddhiman Saha IPL Salary$231,000
Jayant Yadav IPL Salary$207,000
Vijay Shankar IPL Salary$170,000
Srikar Bharat IPL Salary$146,000
Mohit Sharma IPL Salary$60,000
Odean Smith IPL Salary$60,000
Noor Ahmad IPL Salary$36,000
Darshan Nalkande$24,000
Urvil Patel$24,000
Sai Sudharsan$24,000
Pradeep Sangwan$24,000

4. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Player Salaries – $516,818 (Average)

  • Average KKR Auction Price$: $516,818 ($11,370,000 spent on 22 players)
  • Average Domestic Price: $403,765 ($6,864,000 spent on 17 players)
  • Average Overseas Price: $563,250 ($4,506,000 spent on 8 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 22

  • Maximum Cost: $1,951,000 (Andre Russell)
  • Minimum Cost: $24,000
PlayerSalary
Andre Russell IPL Salary$1,951,000
Shreyas Iyer IPL Salary$1,493,000
Varun Chakravarthy IPL Salary$1,463,000
Shardul Thakur IPL Salary$1,310,000
Lockie Ferguson IPL Salary$1,219,000
Nitish Rana IPL Salary$975,000
Venkatesh Iyer IPL Salary$975,000
Sunil Narine IPL Salary$731,000
Umesh Yadav IPL Salary$243,000
Tim Southee IPL Salary$182,000
Shakib Al Hasan IPL Salary$182,000
David Wiese IPL Salary$121,000
Narayan Jagadeesan$109,000
Vaibhav Arora$73,000
Rinku Singh IPL Salary$67,000
Mandeep Singh$60,000
Litton Das IPL Salary$60,000
Rahmanullah Gurbaz IPL Salary$60,000
Anukul Roy$24,000
Kulwant Khejroliya$24,000
Harshit Rana$24,000
Suyash Sharma$24,000

5. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Player Salaries – $443,160 (Average)

  • Average LSG Auction Price: $443,160 ($11,079,000 spent on 25 players)
  • Average Domestic Price: $347,118 ($5,901,000 spent on 17 players)
  • Average Overseas Price: $647,250 ($5,178,000 spent on 8 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 25

  • Maximum Cost: $2,073,000 (KL Rahul)
  • Minimum Cost: $24,000
PlayerSalary
KL Rahul IPL Salary$2,073,000
Nicholas Pooran IPL Salary$1,951,000
Marcus Stoinis IPL Salary$1,219,000
Avesh Khan IPL Salary$1,219,000
Krunal Pandya IPL Salary$1,006,000
Mark Wood IPL Salary$914,000
Quinton de Kock IPL Salary$823,000
Deepak Hooda IPL Salary$701,000
Ravi Bishnoi IPL Salary$487,000
Krishnappa Gowtham IPL Salary$109,000
Daniel Sams IPL Salary$91,000
Amit Mishra IPL Salary$60,000
Kyle Mayers IPL Salary$60,000
Jaydev Unadkat IPL Salary$60,000
Romario Shepherd IPL Salary$60,000
Naveen-ul-Haq IPL Salary$60,000
Yash Thakur$54,000
Mohsin Khan$24,000
Ayush Badoni$24,000
Yudhvir Charak$24,000
Karan Sharma$24,000
Mayank Yadav$24,000
Swapnil Singh$24,000
Manan Vohra$24,000
Prerak Mankad$24,000

6. Mumbai Indians (MI) Player Salaries – $482,000 (Average)

  • Average MI Auction Price: $482,000 ($11,568,000 spent on 24 players)
  • Average Domestic Price: $422,938 ($6,767,000 spent on 16 players)
  • Average Overseas Price: $600,125 ($4,801,000 spent on 8 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 24

  • Maximum Cost: $2,134,000 (Cameron Green)
  • Minimum Cost: $24,000
PlayerSalary
Cameron Green IPL Salary$2,134,000
Rohit Sharma IPL Salary$1,951,000
Ishan Kishan IPL Salary$1,859,000
Jasprit Bumrah IPL Salary$1,463,000
Tim David IPL Salary$1,006,000
Suryakumar Yadav IPL Salary$975,000
Jofra Archer IPL Salary$975,000
Dewald Brevis IPL Salary$365,000
Tilak Varma IPL Salary$207,000
Jhye Richardson IPL Salary$182,000
Jason Behrendorff IPL Salary$91,000
Piyush Chawla IPL Salary$60,000
Arjun Tendulkar$36,000
Ramandeep Singh$24,000
Shams Mulani$24,000
Nehal Wadhera$24,000
Kumar Kartikeya$24,000
Hrithik Shokeen$24,000
Akash Madhwal$24,000
Arshad Khan$24,000
Raghav Goyal$24,000
Duan Jansen$24,000
Tristan Stubbs$24,000
Vishnu Vinod$24,000

7. Punjab Kings (PBKS) Player Salaries – $458,545 (Average)

  • Average PCB Auction Price: $458,545 ($10,088,000 spent on 22 players)
  • Average Domestic Price: $284,533 ($4,268,000 spent on 15 players)
  • Average Overseas Price: $831,429 ($5,820,000 spent on 7 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 22

  • Maximum Cost: $2,256,000 (Sam Curran)
  • Minimum Cost: $24,000
PlayerSalary
Sam Curran IPL Salary$2,256,000
Liam Livingstone IPL Salary$1,402,000
Kagiso Rabada IPL Salary$1,128,000
Shahrukh Khan$1,097,000
Shikhar Dhawan IPL Salary$1,006,000
Jonny Bairstow IPL Salary$823,000
Rahul Chahar IPL Salary$640,000
Arshdeep Singh IPL Salary$487,000
Harpreet Brar$463,000
Raj Angad Bawa$243,000
Nathan Ellis IPL Salary$91,000
Prabhsimran Singh$73,000
Rishi Dhawan IPL Salary$67,000
Sikandar Raza IPL Salary$60,000
Bhanuka Rajapaksa IPL Salary$60,000
Harpreet Bhatia$48,000
Atharva Taide$24,000
Vidwath Kaverappa$24,000
Shivam Singh$24,000
Mohit Rathee$24,000
Baltej Singh$24,000
Jitesh Sharma$24,000

8. Rajasthan Royals (RR) Player Salaries – $483,304 (Average)

  • Average RR Auction Price: $483,304 ($11,116,000 spent on 23 players)
  • Average Domestic Price: $418,733 ($6,281,000 spent on 15 players)
  • Average Overseas Price: $548,125 ($4,385,000 spent on 8 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 23

  • Maximum Cost: $1,707,000 (Sanju Samson)
  • Minimum Cost: $24,000
PlayerSalary
Sanju Samson IPL Salary$1,707,000
Jos Buttler IPL Salary$1,219,000
Prasidh Krishna IPL Salary$1,219,000
Shimron Hetmyer IPL Salary$1,036,000
Trent Boult IPL Salary$975,000
Devdutt Padikkal$945,000
Yuzvendra Chahal IPL Salary$792,000
Jason Holder IPL Salary$701,000
Ravichandran Ashwin IPL Salary$609,000
Yashasvi Jaiswal IPL Salary$487,000
Riyan Parag$463,000
Navdeep Saini IPL Salary$317,000
Adam Zampa IPL Salary$182,000
Joe Root IPL Salary$121,000
Obed McCoy IPL Salary$91,000
Donovan Ferreira$60,000
KM Asif$36,000
KC Cariappa$36,000
Dhruv Jurel$24,000
Kuldip Yadav$24,000
Abdul Basith$24,000
Kunal Singh Rathore$24,000
Murugan Ashwin$24,000

9. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Salaries – $454,320 (Average)

  • Average RCB Auction Price: $454,320 ($11,358,000 spent on 25 players)
  • Average Domestic Price: $349,882 ($5,948,000 spent on 17 players)
  • Average Overseas Price: $676,250 ($ 5,410,000 spent on 8 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 25

  • Maximum Cost: $1,829,000 (Virat Kohli)
  • Minimum Cost: $24,000
PlayerSalary
Virat Kohli IPL Salary$1,829,000
Glenn Maxwell IPL Salary$1,341,000
Harshal Patel IPL Salary$1,310,000
Wanindu Hasaranga IPL Salary$1,310,000
Josh Hazlewood IPL Salary$945,000
Faf du Plessis IPL Salary$853,000
Mohammad Siraj IPL Salary$853,000
Dinesh Karthik IPL Salary$670,000
Anuj Rawat$414,000
Will Jacks IPL Salary$390,000
Shahbaz Ahmed$292,000
David Willey IPL Salary$243,000
Reece Topley IPL Salary$231,000
Mahipal Lomror$115,000
Finn Allen IPL Salary$97,000
Siddharth Kaul$91,000
Rajan Kumar$85,000
Avinash Singh$73,000
Karn Sharma IPL Salary$60,000
Suyash Prabhudessai$36,000
Sonu Yadav$24,000
Manoj Bhandage$24,000
Akash Deep$24,000
Himanshu Sharma$24,000
Rajat Patidar$24,000

10. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Salaries – $430,920 (Average)

  • Average SRH Auction Price: $430,920 ($10,773,000 spent on players)
  • Average Domestic Price: 416,647 ($7,083,000 spent on 17 players)
  • Average Overseas Price: $461,250 ($3,690,000 spent on 8 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 25

  • Maximum Cost: $1,615,000 (Harry Brook)
  • Minimum Cost: $24,000
PlayerSalary
Harry Brook IPL Salary$1,615,000
Washington Sundar IPL Salary$1,067,000
Rahul Tripathi IPL Salary$1,036,000
Mayank Agarwal IPL Salary$1,006,000
Abhishek Sharma$792,000
Heinrich Klaasen IPL Salary$640,000
Bhuvneshwar Kumar IPL Salary$512,000
Marco Jansen IPL Salary$512,000
Kartik Tyagi$487,000
Abdul Samad$487,000
Umran Malik IPL Salary$487,000
Thangarasu Natarajan IPL Salary$487,000
Vivrant Sharma$317,000
Aiden Markram IPL Salary$317,000
Adil Rashid IPL Salary$243,000
Mayank Dagar$219,000
Glenn Phillips IPL Salary$182,000
Akeal Hosein IPL Salary$121,000
Mayank Markande IPL Salary$60,000
Fazalhaq Farooqi IPL Salary$60,000
Upendra Yadav$30,000
Sanvir Singh$24,000
Nitish Kumar Reddy$24,000
Anmolpreet Singh$24,000
Samarth Vyas$24,000

Final Thoughts

It’s interesting to explore the intriguing world of cricket salaries and get a glimpse into the financial side of the game.

The IPL is the global leader in T20 franchise cricket, and it is clear why. Players get the big bucks, which is a huge motivation in bringing the best players in the world together.

Players happy, broadcasters happy, fans happy. Simple:

Sources: IPL Auction 2023 | IPL Auction Live | IPL Auction Updates (espncricinfo.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Salary of Indian Premier League (IPL) player

What is the average salary for an Indian Premier League (IPL) player in India?

The average salary of an Indian Premier League (IPL) player is $459,743 per season (average of 24 players in each squad with average spending of $11,079,800 per team). In total, $110,798,000 have been spent for 241 players, divided among 10 teams.

Is Indian Premier League (IPL) the richest cricket league in the world?

Yes, in fact, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the richest cricket league in the world. They spend over $110 million (or 915 Crore INR) per season just for their players..

How much money does KL Rahul make in the IPL in India?

KL Rahul makes $2,073,000 (17 Crore INR) per season in the IPL.

Who are the most expensive players in the IPL?

Sam Curran ($2,256,000), Cameron Green ($2,134,000), KL Rahul ($2,073,000), Ben Stokes ($1,981,000), Rohit Sharma, Andre Russell, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Nicholas Pooran ($1,951,000), Ishan Kishan ($1,859,000), and Virat Kohli ($1,829,000) are the most expensive players in the IPL.

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Pakistan World Cup 2023 Squad Breakdown: Which of these 15-men will make the Pakistan 2023 Cricket World Cup XI?

Let’s breakdown Pakistan World Cup 2023 squad, which is basically Pakistan’s 18-member preliminary World Cup 2023 squad.

Here is a quick preview: Pakistan is banking on youth to help them go all the way in this upcoming World Cup.

Let’s dive right in.

Key Takeaways from Pakistan’s World Cup 2023 ODI Squad Announcement

  • The average age of Pakistan World Cup 2023 squad is 26.9. Pakistan is going with a young squad, especially in the pace department. They have youngsters like Naseem Shah (20), Mohammad Wasim (21), Mohammad Haris (22), and Shaheen Shah Afridi (23). Fakhar Zaman is the oldest member of squad at just 33.
  • The 18-member Pakistan’s preliminary World Cup squad has average ODI match experience of only 41 ODIs (607 ODIs among 15 players). Babar Azam (108), Fakhar Zaman (78) & Imam-ul-Haq (66) are their most experienced players.
  • Pakistan’s squad composition is as follows: 6 proper batters (1 part time), 4 all-rounders, and 5 proper bowling options. In total, Pakistan has 10 bowling options (2 off spin, 1 left arm pace, 2 left arm spin, 2 leg spin, and 3 right arm pace) in their squad if absolutely needed.
  • Pakistan has 4 left-handed batting options (Imam, Fakhar, Saud Shakeel, Nawaz) and one wicketkeeping option.

Pakistan Cricket World Cup Team at a Glance

PlayerRoleAge
Imam-ul-HaqBatter27
Fakhar ZamanBatter33
Babar Azam (C)Batter28
Iftikhar AhmedAll-Rounder/Off Spin33
Abdullah ShafiqueBatter23
Agha SalmanAll-Rounder/Off Spin29
Mohammad RizwanBatter/Wicketkeeper31
Saud ShakeelBatter, part time left arm spin27
Shadab KhanAll-Rounder/Leg Spin24
Mohammad NawazAll-Rounder/Left Arm Spin29
Faheem Ashraf**All-Rounder/Medium Pace29
Haris RaufFast Bowler29
Shaheen Shah AfridiFast Bowler23
Naseem Shah*Fast Bowler20
Hasan AliFast Bowler 29
Mohammad WasimFast Bowler22
Usama MirRight Arm Leg Spin27
Mohammad Haris***Right Hand Bat/Wicketkeeper22
Tayyab Tahir**Right Hand Bat30

*ruled out of the World Cup

**did not make it to the final World Cup squad

***reserve

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Pakistan Cricket World Cup 2023 Potential XI

  1. Imam-ul-Ha
  2. Fakhar Zaman
  3. Babar Azam
  4. Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
  5. Iftikhar Ahmed
  6. Agha Salman
  7. Shadab Khan
  8. Mohammad Nawaz
  9. Hasan Ali
  10. Shaheen Shah Afridi
  11. Haris Rauf

Injury News

  • Naseem Shah has been ruled out of the World Cup due to injury in the Asia Cup.
  • 20-year old pacer, Ihsanullah has been in Pakistan’s plans but has been out with an elbow injury recently.

7 Pakistan Players Who Were Unlucky to Miss Out

  • Naseem Shah, Shan Masood, Imad Wasim, Haider Ali, Haris Sohail, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Hasnain

2 Surprise Picks for Pakistan’s World Cup Squad

  • Usama Mir, Hasan Ali

Pakistan World Cup 2023 Squad – Complete List of Players

1. Imam-ul-Haq

Role: Left-Hand Bat (Opener)

  • Matches/Innings: 66/65
  • Runs: 2719, Best: 151
  • Average/SR: 51.30/82.99
  • 100/50: 9/16

Recent ODI Form: 11, 6, 60, 24, 90

Last ODI: May 3, 2023

Age: 27

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2. Fakhar Zaman

Role: Left-Hand Bat (Opener, #3)

  • Matches/Innings: 78/77
  • Runs: 3148, Best: 210*
  • Average/SR: 48.43/93.27
  • 100/50: 10/15

Recent ODI Form: 101, 117, 180*, 19, 14, 33

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 33

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3. Babar Azam (C)

Role: Right-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 108/105
  • Runs: 5089, Best: 158
  • Average/SR: 59.17/89.24
  • 100/50: 18/26

Recent ODI Form: 49, 65, 54, 107, 1

Last ODI: March 7, 2023

Age: 28

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4. Iftikhar Ahmed

Role: Right-Hand Bat/ Right Arm Off spin

  • Matches/Innings: 19/16
  • Runs: 246, Best: 94*
  • Average/SR: 41.00/101.65
  • 100/50: 0/1
  • Wickets: 8, Best: 5/40
  • Economy: 5.38

Recent ODI Form: 2, 8*, DNB, 28, 94* & 1/36, 0/38, 1/38, 0/21

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 33

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5. Abdullah Shafique

Role: Right-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 4/4
  • Runs: 28
  • Average/SR: 9.33/66.66
  • 100/50:0/0

Recent ODI Form: 2, 7, 19

Last ODI: May 3, 2023

Age: 23

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6. Agha Salman

Role: Right-Hand Bat/Right Arm Off spin

  • Matches/Innings: 11/10
  • Runs: 337, Best: 58
  • Average/SR: 48.14/108.7
  • 100/50: 0/3
  • Wickets: 3, Best: 2/42
  • Economy: 5.57

Recent ODI Form: 7, DNB, 31, 58, 57 & 0/15, 0/34, 1/42, 0/49, 0/60

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 29

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7. Mohammad Rizwan (WK)

Role: Right-Hand Bat/Wicketkeeper

  • Matches/Innings: 65/59
  • Runs: 1408, Best: 115
  • Average/SR: 34.34/88.22
  • 100/50: 2/9
  • Catches/Stumpings: 52/2

Recent ODI Form: 77, 42*, 54*, 32, 24, 9

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 31

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8. Saud Shakeel

Role: Left-hand Bat/Left Arm Spin

  • Matches/Innings: 6/5
  • Runs: 67, Best: 56
  • Average/SR: 22.33/66.33
  • 100/50: 0/1

Recent ODI Form: 5, 56, 3*, 3, DNB

Last ODI: March 21, 2022

Age: 27

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9. Shadab Khan (VC)

Role: Right Arm Leg spin/Right-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 64/39
  • Wickets: 73, Best: 4/28
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 4/0
  • Economy: 5.13
  • Runs: 631, Best: 86
  • 100/50: 0/4

Recent ODI Form: 86, 48*, DNB, DNB, 21*, 14 & 4/62, 0/47, 1/41, 1/56, 0/45, 2/67

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 24

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10. Mohammad Nawaz

Role: Left Arm Spin/Left-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 32/24
  • Wickets: 37, Best: 4/19
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 3/0
  • Economy: 4.94
  • Runs: 283, Best: 53

Recent ODI Form: 4/38 1/53, 0/55, 0/40. 0/26 & 3,8,8*, DNB, 11*

Last ODI: May 3, 2023

Age: 29

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11. Hasan Ali

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 60/58
  • Wickets: 91, Best: 5/34
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 1/4
  • Economy: 5.75

Last ODI: June 12, 2022

Age: 29

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12. Haris Rauf

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 28/28
  • Wickets: 39, Best: 4/65
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 3/0
  • Economy: 5.85

Recent ODI Form: 0/41, 2/65, 4/78, 2/37, 1/45

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 29

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13. Mohammad Wasim

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 14/7
  • Wickets: 24, Best: 4/36
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 1/0
  • Economy: 5.32

Recent ODI Form: 0/46, 2/35, 2/50, 3/40, 1/24

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 22

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14. Shaheen Shah Afridi

Role: Left Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 44/43
  • Wickets: 70, Best: 6/35
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 5/2
  • Economy: 5.52

Recent ODI Form: 1/17, 2/63, 2/53, 1/34, 3/46

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 23

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15. Usama Mir

Role: Right Hand Leg spin

  • Matches/Innings: 8/8
  • Wickets: 10, Best: 4/43
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 1/0
  • Economy: 5.29

Recent ODI Form: 2/42, 1/42, 1/61, 0/66, 4/43, 2/53

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 27

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16. Naseem Shah*

*ruled out of the final World Cup squad due to injury

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 8/8
  • Wickets: 23, Best: 5/33
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/2
  • Economy: 4.73

Recent ODI Form: 5/57, 3/58, 2/29, 1/49, 2/42

Last ODI: May 3, 2023

Age: 20

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17. Faheem Ashraf**

**not picked in the final World Cup squad

Role: Left-Hand Bat/Right Arm Medium

  • Matches/Innings: 31/30
  • Wickets: 23, Best: 5/22
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/1
  • Economy: 5.11
  • Runs: 218, Best: 28

Recent ODI Form: 11, 1, 5, 1, 10 & 1/62, 0/30, 0/33, 0/45, 0/34

Last ODI: July 13, 2021

Age: 29

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18. Tayyab Tahir**

**not picked in the final World Cup squad

Role: Right Hand Bat

*Has debuted in T20Is, but not ODIs yet.

List A Record:

  • Matches/Innings: 53/53
  • Runs: 53/53, Best: 169
  • 100s/50s:4/16
  • Average/SR: 44.23/90.83

Age:

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19. Mohammad Haris***

***reserve

Role: Right Hand Bat/Wicketkeeper

  • Matches/Innings: 5/4
  • Runs: 27, Best: 17*
  • 100/50: 0/0
  • Average/SR: 9.00/103.84
  • Catches/Stumpings: 4/2

Recent ODI Form: DNB, 6, 0, 4, 17*

Last ODI: May 5, 2023

Age: 22

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Final Thoughts

Pakistan’s fast bowling unit has always been good, but this time they also have a stable top order, an in-form keeper, variety of spin options, and a Babar Azam.

Oh yes, and in Shadab Khan, they have one of the best fielders going around.

Take Pakistan lightly at your own peril.

What do you all think? How far can Pakistan go in the upcoming Asia Cup and the 2023 ODI World Cup?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average age of Pakistan’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad?

The average age of Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 squad is 26.9. Pakistan is going with a young squad. They have youngsters like Naseem Shah (20), Mohammad Wasim (21), Mohammad Haris (22), and Shaheen Shah Afridi (23). Fakhar Zaman is the oldest member of squad at just 33.

Who is selected for Pakistan’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad?

Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (C), Iftikhar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim, Mohammad Haris, Tayyab Tahir, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Abdullah Shafique, and Agha Salman are selected for Pakistan’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad.

Who is selected for Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 squad?

Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (C), Iftikhar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim, Mohammad Haris, Tayyab Tahir, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Abdullah Shafique, and Agha Salman are selected.

Can Pakistan win the 2023 ODI World Cup?

Yes, Pakistan have it in them to win the 2023 ODI World Cup. They have a strong core that has been playing since the 2017 Champions Trophy as well as some new faces. Their pace bowling is as good as it gets, and this time they have the batting to back it up.

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2023 Cricket World Cup South Africa Squad Breakdown (The Definitive Guide): Which 15 players will make the final XI?

Time for the 2023 Cricket World Cup South Africa Squad edition.

South Africa have released their squads for the series against Australia. Although this is not the official World Cup squad, it gives us a glimpse into their preliminary squad (especially since World Cup is only two months away now).

Let’s jump right in.

Key Takeaways from South Africa’s ODI Squad Announcement

  • The average age of South Africa’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad is 29.9. South Africa is going with a healthy mix of youth and experience. They have youngsters Coetzee (23) & Jansen (23) as well as experience international players like Miller, Rabada, Quinton de Kock, Markram, Parnell, and Shamsi.
  • The 15-member South Africa’s preliminary World Cup squad has average ODI match experience of 55 ODIs (823 among 15 players). David Miller (160), Quinton de Kock (145) & Kagiso Rabada (92) are their most experienced players, while the likes of Dewald Brevis have yet to debut in international cricket.
  • South Africa’s squad composition is as follows: 7 proper batters (with one part-time bowling option), 2 all-rounders, and 6 proper bowling options. In total, South Africa has 9 bowling options (1 off spin, 1 left arm pace, 2 left arm spin, and 5 right arm pace) in their squad if absolutely needed.
  • South Africa have 2 left-handed batting options (QDK, Miller) and two wicketkeeping options.

South Africa Cricket World Cup Team at a Glance

PlayerRoleAge
Quinton de KockBatter/Wicketkeeper30
Reeza HendricksBatter34
Temba Bavuma (C)Batter33
Aiden MarkramBatter/part-time off-spin29
Dewald Brevis**Batter20
Rassie van der DussenBatter34
Heinrich KlaasenBatter/Wicketkeeper32
David MillerBatter34
Tristan Stubbs**Batter23
Marco JansenAll-Rounder/Medium Pace23
Kagiso RabadaFast Bowler28
Wayne Parnell*All-Rounder/Fast34
Tabraiz ShamsiLeft Arm Spin33
Anrich Nortje*Fast Bowler29
Lungi NgidiFast Bowler27
Gerald CoetzeeFast Bowler23
Sisanda Magala*Medium Pace32
Bjorn Fortuin**Left Arm Spin28
Andile PhehlukwayoRight Arm Pace27
Keshav MaharajLeft Arm Spin33
Lizaad WilliamsRight Arm Pace29

*withdrawn from the World Cup due to injury

**not picked in the Final World Cup Squad

Also Read:

South Africa Cricket World Cup 2023 Potential XI

  1. Quinton de Kock (WK
  2. Temba Bavuma (C)
  3. Aiden Markram
  4. Rassie van der Dussen
  5. David Miller
  6. Heinrich Klaasen
  7. Marco Jansen
  8. Andile Phehlukwayo
  9. Lungi Ngidi/Keshav Maharaj/Gerald Coetzee
  10. Kagiso Rabada
  11. Tabraiz Shamsi

Injury News

  • Keshav Maharaj suffered from Achilles injury earlier this year but is fit for the World Cup. Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, and Sisanda Magala have all been ruled out due to injuries.

10 South African Players Who Were Unlucky to Miss Out

  • Anrich Nortje, Sisanda Magala, Wayne Parnell, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Bjorn Fortuin, Janneman Malan, Donovan Ferreira, Faf du Plessis, George Linde

3 Surprise Picks for South Africa’s World Cup Squad

  • Lizaad Williams, Gerald Coetzee, Andile Phehlukwayo

South Africa Cricket World Cup 2023 Squad – Complete List of Players

1. Quinton de Kock (WK)

Role: Left-handed bater (opener)

  • Matches/Innings: 145/145
  • Runs: 5966, Best: 141*
  • Average/SR: 44.85/96.08
  • 100/50: 17/29
  • Catches/Stumpings: 183/14

Recent ODI Form: 37, 31, 48, 9, 8

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 30

Also Read: Top 17 Greatest Wicketkeepers in Cricket History (Men’s): Which Keepers Have the Most Dismissals Across Formats?

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2. Reeza Hendricks

Role: Right-handed batter (opener)

  • Matches/Innings: 29/29
  • Runs: 694, Best: 102
  • Average/SR: 27.76/77.62
  • 100/50: 1/5

Recent ODI Form: 1, 6, 74, 3, 52

Last ODI: February 1, 2023

Age: 34

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3. Temba Bavuma (C)

Role: Right-handed bater

  • Matches/Innings: 30/29
  • Runs: 1150, Best: 144
  • Average/SR: 52.27/91.63
  • 100/50: 4/3

Recent ODI Form: 109, 35, 144, 90*, 6

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 33

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4. Aiden Markram

Role: Right-handed batter/Right arm off spin

  • Matches/Innings: 55/52
  • Runs: 1440, Best: 175
  • Average/SR: 33.48/93.87
  • 100/50: 1/6
  • Wickets: 16, Best: 2/18
  • Economy: 5.58

Recent ODI Form: 49, 39, 25, 51*, 175

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 29

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5. Rassie van der Dussen

Role: Right-hand bat

  • Matches/Innings: 49/43
  • Runs: 1757, Best: 134
  • Average/SR: 60.58/89.68
  • 100/50: 4/11

Recent ODI Form: 5, 8, 14, 31, 25

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 34

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6. Heinrich Klaasen

Role: Right-hand bat/Wicketkeeper

  • Matches/Innings: 41/38
  • Runs: 1080, Best: 174
  • Average/SR: 41.34/111.64
  • 100/50: 3/5

Recent ODI Form: 27, 80, 119*, DNB, 28

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 32

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7. David Miller

Role: Left-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 160/137
  • Runs: 3888, Best: 139
  • Average/SR: 42.26/102.93
  • 100/50: 5/21

Recent ODI Form: 58*, 13, 17, DNB, 91

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 34

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8. Marco Jansen

Role: Left Arm Fast, Right-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 14/14
  • Wickets: 18, Best: 5/39
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/1
  • Economy: 6.23
  • Runs: 306, Best: 59

Recent ODI Form: 2/43, 1/77, 2/46, 1/27, 1/39

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 23

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9. Andile Phehlukwayo

Role: Left Arm Fast, Right-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 76/71
  • Wickets: 89, Best: 4/22
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 3/0
  • Economy: 5.77
  • Runs: 781, Best: 69*

Recent ODI Form: 1, 38* & 1/50, 1/44

Last ODI: September 17, 2023

Age: 27

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10. Kagiso Rabada

Role: Right Arm Fast/Left-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 92/90
  • Wickets: 137, Best: 6/16
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 6/2
  • Economy: 5.01

Recent ODI Form: 0/37, 2/36, 1/59, 2/46, 0/33

Last ODI: March 31, 2023

Age: 28

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11. Tabraiz Shamsi

Role: Left Arm Wrist Spin

  • Matches/Innings: 46/43
  • Wickets: 57, Best: 5/49
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 1/1
  • Economy: 5.51

Recent ODI Form: April 2, 2023

Last ODI: 1/55, 0/61, 2/62, 3/25, 1/38

Age: 33

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12. Lungi Ngidi

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 48/47
  • Wickets: 73, Best: 6/58
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 3/1
  • Economy: 5.73

Recent ODI Form: 1/66, 4/62, 0/76, 1/45, 1/33

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 27

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13. Gerald Coetzee

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 6/6
  • Wickets: 5, Best: 3/57
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/0
  • Economy:5.50

Recent ODI Form: 3/57, 2/53

Last ODI: March 21, 2023

Age: 23

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14. Lizaad Williams

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 1/1
  • Wickets: 1, Best: 1/62
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/0
  • Economy: 7.75

Recent ODI Form: 1/62

Last ODI: July 16, 2023

Age: 30

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15. Keshav Maharaj

Role: Right Hand Bat/Left Arm Spin

  • Matches/Innings: 31/30
  • Wickets: 37, Best: 4/33
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 1/0
  • Economy: 4.69

Recent ODI Form: 1/38, 2/37, 1/27, 4/33

Last ODI: September 17, 2023

Age: 33

16. Sisanda Magala**

**ruled out of the World Cup

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 7/6
  • Wickets: 14, Best: 5/43
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/1
  • Economy: 6.32

Recent ODI Form: 1/69, 3/46, 1/76, 3/37, 5/43

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 32

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17. Anrich Nortje**

**ruled out of the World Cup

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 21/20
  • Wickets: 36, Best: 4/51
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/0
  • Economy: 5.68

Recent ODI Form: 0/15, 4/62, 2/64, 2/24

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 29

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18. Wayne Parnell**

**ruled out of the World Cup

Role: Left Arm Fast/Left-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 73/69
  • Wickets: 99, Best: 5/48
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 3/2
  • Economy: 5.60
  • Runs: 574, Best: 56

Recent ODI Form: 1/44, 0/42, 1/54, 0/53, 1/30

Last ODI: March 21, 2023

Age: 34

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19. Dewald Brevis*

*did not make it into the Final World Cup Squad

Role: Right-hand bat/Right arm part-time leg break

*has not debuted in international cricket yet

List A Record:

  • Matches/Innings: 8/8
  • Runs: 247, Best: 98*
  • Average/SR: 35.98/95.00
  • 100/50: 0/1

Age: 20

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20. Bjorn Fortuin*

*not picked in the World Cup

Role: Left Arm Orthodox/Right-Hand bat

  • Matches/Innings: 5/4
  • Wickets: 6, Best: 2/46
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/0
  • Economy: 5.64

Recent ODI Form: 1/52, 1/20, 2/57 2/46

Last ODI: March 21, 2023

Age: 28

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21. Tristan Stubbs*

*did not make it into the final World Cup squad

Role: Right-hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 1/1
  • Runs: 6
  • Average/SR: 6/60 (List A Average/SR: 42.16/86.34)
  • 100/50: 0/0

Recent ODI Form: 6

Last ODI: March 18, 2023

Age: 23

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Final Thoughts

I have a good feeling about South Africa’s squad this time around, do you?

Klaasen, Markram, Rassie, & Nortje are in their form of their lives, Miller-Rabada-Quinton de Kock-Shamsi are some of the best cricketers going around, and the exciting youth talent of Brevis-Stubbs-Jansen-Coetzee is just the cherry on top.

Can they keep their cool and finallly lift the World Cup trophy?

Only time will tell. But in the mean time, I would love to know what your thoughts are on this. Comment Below with a ‘Yes’ if you think they can win the world or ‘No’ if you think they cannot.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average age of South Africa’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad?

South Africa’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad average age is 31.8 years. South Africa is going with a healthy mix of youth and experience. They have youngsters like Brevis (20), Coetzee (22), Stubbs (23), Jansen (23) as well as experience international players like Miller, Rabada, Quinton de Kock, Markram, Parnell, and Shamsi.

Who is selected for South Africa’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad?

Quinton de Kock (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma (C), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Bjorn Fortuin, Sisanda Magalaa, Gerald Coetzee, Wayne Parnell, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, and Lungi Ngidi are selected for South Africa’s preliminary ODI World Cup squad 2023.

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2023 Cricket World Cup Australia Squad Breakdown (The Definitive Guide): Which of the 15 players will make the Final XI?

Here is everything you need to know from 2023 Cricket World Cup Australia preliminary squad announcement.

Let’s not wait a second and dive right in.

Key Takeaways – 2023 Cricket World Cup Australia squad

  • The average age of Australia’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad is 31.2.
  • The 18-member preliminary squad has ODI match experience of 76 ODIs (1126 ODIs among 15 players).
  • Australia’s squad composition is as follows: 6 proper batters (with three part-time bowling options), 6 all-rounders, and 3 proper bowling options. In total, Australia has 12 bowling options (3 leg spin, 2 off spin, 1 left arm pace, and 6 right arm pace) in their squad if absolutely needed.
  • Australia has 3 left-handed batting options (David Warner, Alex Carey, and Travis Head) and three wicketkeeping options (Carey, Head, Inglis) in their squad.

Australia Cricket World Cup 2023 Team at a Glance

PlayerRoleAge
David WarnerBatter36
Steve SmithBattler/part time leg spin34
Marcus StoinisAll-Rounder/Medium Pace34
Mitchell MarshAll-Rounder/Medium Pace31
Cameron GreenAll-Rounder/Medium Pace24
Glenn MaxwellAll-Rounder/Off-spin34
Travis HeadBatter/ part time off-spin/occasional wicketkeeper29
Marnus LabuschagneBatter/leg spinner29
Alex CareyBatter/Wicketkeeper32
Josh InglisBatter/Wicketkeeper28
Pat CumminsAll-Rounder/Fast30
Josh HazlewoodFast33
Mitchell StarcFast32
Nathan Ellis**Fast28
Sean AbbottAll-Rounder/Fast31
Adam ZampaLeg-Spin31
Tanveer Sangha*Leg-Spin21
Ashton Agar**All-Rounder/Left Arm Spin29
Aaron Hardie**All-Rounder/Medium-Pace24

*Traveling Reserve

**Was in the squads leading up to the World Cup but did not make it to the final squad

Australia Cricket World Cup 2023 Potential XI

  1. David Warner
  2. Cameron Green
  3. Marnus Labuschagne
  4. Steve Smith
  5. Mitchell Marsh/Marcus Stoinis
  6. Glenn Maxwell
  7. Alex Carey (WK)
  8. Pat Cummins (c)
  9. Mitchell Starc
  10. Josh Hazlewood
  11. Adam Zampa

Injury News

  • Ashton Agar is ruled out of the World Cup with a calf injury. Marnus Labuschagne replaces him.
  • Travis Head is selected for the WC squad despite fracturing his hand.
  • Captain Pat Cummins was injured, but made it in back to the squad during the India ODI series.
  • Steve Smith was ruled out of the South Africa T20I series with a wrist injury and Ashton Turner was called up as replacement. Smith is now back and in-form as we can see from the WC warm up games.
  • Mitchell Starc was rested from the T20I squad and Spencer Johnson replaced him for this series.
  • Jhye Richardson was ruled out of the IPL earlier this year due to a hamstring injury. Due to lack of ODIs in the cricket calendar, he has not yet got a chance to prove his case.

7 Australian Players Who Were Unlucky to Miss Out

  • Usman Khawaja, Ashton Agar, Marnus Labuschagne, Jhye Richardson, Peter Handscomb, Mitchell Swepson, Jason Behrendorff

Surprise Picks for Australia’s World Cup Preliminary Squad

  • Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head (post injury)

2023 Cricket World Cup Squad: Australia Cricket Team List of Players for the World Cup

1. David Warner

Role: Left Hand Bat (Opener)

  • Matches/Innings:150/148
  • Runs: 6397, Best: 179
  • Average/SR: 45.04/96.44
  • 100/50: 20/31

Recent ODI Form: 0, 106, 78, 12, 10, 52, 53, 56

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 36

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2. Steven Smith

Role: Middle Order Batter/Occasional Leg Break

  • Matches/Innings: 145/129
  • Runs: 5054, Best: 164
  • Average/SR: 44.33/ 87.66
  • 100/50: 12/30

Recent ODI Form: 41, 0, 74

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 34

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3. Marcus Stoinis

Role: Right hand Bat/Right Arm Medium Pace

  • Matches/Innings: 64/58
  • Runs: 1400, Best: 146*
  • Average/SR: 27.45/94.02
  • 100/50: 1/6
  • Wickets: 44, Best: 3/16
  • Economy: 5.92

Recent ODI Form: 6, 37*, 17, 10, 18, 29 & 3/18, 2/39, 2/20, 1/58, 1/81, 0/40

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 34

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4. Mitchell Marsh

Role: Right hand bat/Right Hand Medium Pace

  • Matches/Innings: 79/75
  • Runs: 2231, Best: 102*
  • Average/SR: 34.32/94.21
  • 100/50: 1/17
  • Wickets: 54, Best: 5/33
  • Economy: 5.43

Recent ODI Form: 79*, 15, 17, 0, 29, 6, 71, 4, 96

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 31

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5. Cameron Green

Role: Right hand Bat/ Right Arm Medium Pace

  • Matches/Innings: 20/17
  • Runs: 379, Best: 89*
  • Average/SR: 37.90/84.78
  • 100/50: 0/1
  • Wickets: 16, Best: 5/33
  • Economy: 5.72

Recent ODI Form: 0*, 18, 31, 19, 9, 34 & 1/32, 1/59, 0/44, 2/103, 1/30

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 24

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6. Glenn Maxwell

Role: Right hand bat/Right Arm Off-break

  • Matches/Innings: 129/118
  • Runs: 3495, Best: 108
  • Average/SR: 33.60/124.68
  • 100/50: 2/23
  • Wickets: 64, Best: 4/40
  • Economy: 5.53

Recent ODI Form: 5 & 4/40

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 34

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7. Travis Head

Role: Left Hand Bat, Right Arm Offbreak, Part-time Wicketkeeper

  • Matches/Innings: 58/55
  • Runs: 2064, Best: 152
  • Average/SR: 41.28/99.51
  • 100/50: 3/15
  • Wickets: 16
  • Economy: 5.81

Recent ODI Form: 6, 18, 91, 33, 64, 38, 17* & 2/39, 0/41

Last ODI: September 14, 2023

Age: 29

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8. Marnus Labuschagne

Role: Middle Order Batter/Occasional Leg Break

  • Matches/Innings: 38/36
  • Runs: 1268, Best: 124
  • Average/SR: 37.29/87.50
  • 100/50: 2/8

Recent ODI Form: 80*, 124, 15, 20, 44, 39, 27, 72

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 29

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9. Alex Carey (WK)

Role: Left hand bat/Wicketkeeper

  • Matches/Innings: 71/65
  • Runs: 1814, Best: 106
  • Average/SR: 33.59/88.48
  • 100/50: 1/8
  • Catches/Stumpings: 82/8

Recent ODI Form: 3, 6, 12, 99, 2, 14, 11, 28

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 32

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10. Josh Inglis (WK)

Role: Right hand bat/Wicketkeeper

  • Matches/Innings: 8/8
  • Runs: 143, Best: 50
  • Average/SR: 17.87/93.46
  • 100/50: 0/1
  • Catches/Stumpings: 2/0

Recent ODI Form: 1, 50, 0, 45, 6

Last ODI: September 24, 2023

Age: 28

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11. Pat Cummins (C)

Role: Right hand bat/Right arm fast bowler

  • Matches/Innings: 77/77
  • Wickets: 126, Best: 5/70
  • Economy: 5.23
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 6/1
  • Runs: 324, Best: 36

Recent ODI Form: 21*, 19* & 1/44, 1/59

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 30

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12. Mitchell Starc

Role: Left arm Pace/Left Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 111/111
  • Wickets: 220, Best: 6/28
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 12/9
  • Economy: 5.13

Recent ODI Form: 1/53

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 33

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13. Josh Hazlewood

Role: Right arm fast bowler

  • Matches/Innings: 74/73
  • Wickets: 116, Best: 6/52
  • Economy: 4.70

Recent ODI Form: 3/41, 0/74, 2/79, 1/62, 2/42

Last ODI: September 27, 2023

Age: 32

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14. Sean Abbott

Role: Right Arm Fast Bowler/Right Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 17/17
  • Wickets: 20, Best: 3/23
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/0
  • Economy: 5.06
  • Runs: 228, Best: 54
  • Average: 17.53/107.54

Recent ODI Form: 9, 7*, 2, 23, 2, 54 & 1/40, 2/50, 0/31, 2/4, /56, 1/91

Last ODI: September 24, 2023

Age: 31

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15. Adam Zampa

Role: Right Arm Leg spin

  • Matches/Innings: 85/85
  • Wickets: 142, Best: 5/35
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 8/1
  • Economy: 5.53

Recent ODI Form: 10/42, 1/42, 4/48, 0/113, 3/70, 2/57, 1/67

Last ODI: September 24, 2023

Age: 31

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16. Tanveer Sangha**

**traveling reserve

*has not debuted in international cricket yet

Role: Right hand leg spin

List A Record:

  • Matches/Innings: 5/5
  • Wickets: 7
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 1/0
  • Economy: 5.12

Age: 21

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17. Ashton Agar*

*no longer in the World Cup squad

Role: Left hand Bat/Slow Left arm orthodox

  • Matches/Innings: 21/21
  • Wickets: 20, Best: 2/31
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/0
  • Economy: 5.27

Recent ODI Form: 1/15, 1/16, 0/62, 0/41, 2/41 & DNB, 0, DNB, 18*, 17

Last ODI: March 22, 2023

Age: 29

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18. Nathan Ellis*

*no longer in the World Cup squad

Role: Right arm fast bowler

  • Matches/Innings: 4/4
  • Wickets: 5, Best: 2/13
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/0
  • Economy: 5.46

Recent ODI Form: 1/36, 1/66, 1/38, 2/13

Last ODI: March 19, 2023

Age: 28

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18. Aaron Hardie*

*no longer in the squad

Role: Right Hand Bat/ Right Arm Medium Pace

*has not debuted in internatinoal cricket

List A Career

  • Matches/Innings: 16/12
  • Wickets: 51, Best: 3/28
  • Runs: 194, Best: 58
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/0
  • Economy: 5.50

Age: 24

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Final Thoughts

Australia have dominated ODI World Cups for as long as I can remember.

Can they do it again? With as many bowling options as they have, they have the flexibility in the squad to go all the way. They have injury concerns and lack of subcontinent experience may be an issue.

How far do you think Australia go all the way? Comment below on your thoughts.

Frequently Asked Questions – 2023 Cricket World Cup Australia Squad

What is the average age of Australia’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad?

England’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad average age is 30 years.

Who is Aaron Hardie?

Aaron Hardie is a 24-year-old Australian all-rounder. He has played 26 first class matches, 16 List A, and 46 T20 matches. He has played for the Australian U-19 team & Perth Scorchers.

Who is selected for Australia’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad?

David Warner, Cameron Green, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (WK), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Agar, Tanveer Sangha, Josh Inglis, Nathan Ellis, and Travis Head are in Australia’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad.

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2023 Cricket World Cup England Squad (The Definitive Guide): Can England Continue their ODI Legacy?

Here is everything you need to know from 2023 Cricket World Cup England squad announcement.

The 2023 Cricket World Cup is the 13th edition of the prestigious tournament and will kick off in June of that year. England are one of the favorites to lift the trophy, with a strong squad filled with world-class talent. We take a look at who might make up their starting XI by looking at some of the leading candidates for each position.

Let’s dive right in.

Key Takeaways from England’s ODI Squad Announcement

  • The average age of England’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad is 33.1. Only Harry Brook (24), Gus Atkinson (25), Sam Curran (25), and Reece Topley (29) are under the age of 30.
  • The 15-member England’s World Cup squad has average ODI match experience of 76 ODIs (1133 ODIs among 15 players).
  • England’s squad composition is as follows: 6 proper batters (with two part-time bowling options), 5 all-rounders, and 4 proper bowling options. In total, England have 11 bowling options (2 leg spin, 2 off spin, 3 left arm pace, and 4 right arm pace) in their squad if absolutely needed.
  • England have 4 left-handed batting options (Stokes, Malan, Sam Curran, Moeen Ali) and two wicketkeeping options.
  • England will continue to prolong their T20 & ODI legacy. They have picked 9 players from their 2019 ODI World Cup winning squad and 10 players from their 2022 T20 World Cup squad.

England Cricket World Cup Team at a Glance

PlayerRoleAge
Jason Roy**Batter33
Jonny BairstowBatter/Wicketkeeper34
Dawid MalanBatter35
Joe RootBatter/part-time off spin32
Ben StokesAll-Rounder/ Medium Pace32
Jos ButtlerBatter/Wicketkeeper32
Harry BrookBatter24
Liam LivingstoneBatter/part-time leg spin30
Moeen AliAll-Rounder/off-spin36
Sam CurranAll-Rounder/Medium Pace25
Mark WoodFast Bowler33
Adil RashidLeg Spin35
Reece TopleyFast Bowler29
Chris WoakesAll-Rounder/Medium Pace34
David WilleyAll-Rounder/Medium Pace33
Gus AtkinsonFast Bowler25
Jofra Archer*Fast Bowler28
28

*Traveling Reserve

**axed from the final England squad

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England Cricket World Cup 2023 Potential XI

  1. Jonny Bairstow (WK)
  2. Dawid Malan
  3. Joe Root
  4. Harry Brook
  5. Ben Stokes
  6. Jos Buttler (C)
  7. Liam Livingstone
  8. Moeen Ali
  9. Sam Curran
  10. Mark Wood
  11. Adil Rashid

Injury News

7 England Players Who Were Unlucky to Miss Out

England is blessed with limited over talent. Harry Brook has been in top notch form with 4 Test centuries, ODI fifty, and T20I fifty. He was also in the world cup winning T20 World Cup squad.

  • Jason Roy, Tom Curran, Ben Duckett, James Vince, Will Jacks, Phil Salt, Brydon Carse, Saqib Mahmood, Rehan Ahmed, Liam Dawson

Surprise Pick for England’s World Cup Squad

  • Gus Atkinson is a surprise pick for the World Cup team. He has bowled at up to 95 mph speeds in the Hundred. Atkinson has only played two List A games, 14 first class matches, and 41 T20 games.
  • Ben Stokes coming out of retirement and scoring a 182.
  • Harry Brook picked over Jason Roy.

How Many Players Played in England’s 2019 ODI World Cup Squad?

8 players (Bairstow, Root, Stokes, Buttler, Ali, Wood, Rashid, Woakes) were part of England’s 2019 World Cup squad.

How Many Players Played in England’s 2022 T20 World Cup Squad?

11 players (Brook, Buttler, Ali, S Curran, Livingstone, Malan, Rashid, Stokes, Willey, Woakes, Wood) were part of England’s 2022 T20 World Cup squad.

2023 Cricket World Cup Squad: England Cricket Team List of Players for the World Cup

1. Jason Roy (Axed)

Role: Right Hand Bat (Opener)

  • Matches/Innings: 116/110
  • Runs: 4271, Best: 180
  • Average/SR: 39.91/105.53
  • 100/50: 12/21

Recent ODI Form: 9, 1, 4, 132, 19

Last ODI: March 6, 2023

Age: 33

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2. Jonny Bairstow (WK)

Role: Right hand bat/Wicketkeeper

  • Matches/Innings: 98/89
  • Runs: 3634, Best: 141*
  • Average/SR: 46.58/104.12
  • 100/50: 11/17
  • Catches/Stumpings: 48/3

Recent ODI Form: 38, 0, 63, 28, DNB (did not bat), 86*, 12, 73, 6, 0, 13

Last ODI: September 14,, 2023

Age: 34

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3. Dawid Malan

Role: Left Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 21/21
  • Runs: 769, Best: 134
  • Average/SR: 54.92/93.09
  • 100/50: 4/3

Recent ODI Form: 12, 118, 114*, 11, 0, 54, -, 2, 26, 54, 96, 127

Last ODI: September 14, 2023

Age: 35

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4. Joe Root

Role: Right Hand Bat/Right Arm Off-Spin

  • Matches/Innings: 162/151
  • Runs: 6207, Best: 133*
  • Average/SR: 50.05/86.93
  • 100/50: 16/36

Recent ODI Form: 11, 0, 86, 1, DNB

Last ODI: July 24, 2022

Age: 32

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5. Ben Stokes

Role: Left Hand Bat/Right Arm Fast Medium

  • Matches/Innings: 108/93
  • Runs: 2924, Best: 102*
  • Average/SR: 38.98/95.08
  • 100/50: 3/21
  • Wickets: 74, Best: 5/61
  • Economy: 6.05

Recent ODI Form: 32, 0, 21, 27, 5 & 0/31 0/1, DNB, 0/14, 0/44

Last ODI: July 19, 2022

Age: 32

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6. Jos Buttler (C/WK)

Role: Right Hand Batter/ Wicketkeeper

  • Matches/Innings: 169/142
  • Runs: 4647, Best: 162*
  • Average/SR: 41.49/117.97
  • 100/50: 11/24
  • Catches/Stumpings: 204/34

Recent ODI Form: 94*, 131, 9, 76, 26

Last ODI: March 6, 2023

Age: 32

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7. Liam Livingstone

Role: Right Arm Bat, Right Arm Legbreak/Offbreak

  • Matches/Innings: 16/14
  • Runs: 250, Best: 66*
  • Average/SR: 31.25/122.54
  • Wickets: 6, Best: 2/30
  • 100/50: 0/1

Recent ODI Form: 33, 27, 10, 38, DNB

Last ODI: 24 July, 2022

Age: 30

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8. Sam Curran

Role: Left Arm Bat/Left Hand Medium Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 26/19
  • Runs: 318, Best of: 95*
  • Average/SR: 24.46/96.36
  • 100/50: 0/1, 4w/5w: 1/1
  • Wickets: 26, Best: 5/48
  • Economy: 3.23

Recent ODI Form: 17, 28, 11, 33*, 23 & 3/35, 1/60, 0/50, 4/29, 2/51

Last ODI: March 6, 2023

Age: 25

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9. Moeen Ali

Role: Left Arm Bat, Right Arm Offbreak

  • Matches/Innings: 132/106
  • Runs: 2212, Best: 128
  • Average/SR: 25.13/99.46
  • 100/50: 3/6
  • Wickets: 99, Best: 4/46
  • Economy: 5.28

Recent ODI Form: 51, 41, 14, 52, 2 & 1/51, 0/32, 0/29, 2/35, 1/27, 0/48

Last ODI: March 6, 2023

Age: 36

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10. David Willey

Role: Left Hand Bat/ Left Arm Fast Medium

  • Matches/Innings: 67/66
  • Runs: 538, Best: 51
  • 100s/50s: 0/2
  • Wickets: 84, Best: 5/30
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 4/1
  • Economy: 5.58

Recent ODI Form: DNB, 34*, 6, 12*, 7 & 1/19, 2/51, 2/44, 0/63, 0/38

Last ODI: January 27, 2023

Age: 33

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11. Chris Woakes

Role: Right Arm Medium Pace/Right Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 114/80
  • Runs: 1386, Best: 95*
  • Wickets: 160, Best: 6/45
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 10/3
  • Economy: 5.45

Recent ODI Form: 0/62, 0/60, 1/51, 1/28, 1/27 & 0, 14, 9*, 7, 34

Last ODI: March 6, 2023

Age: 34

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12. Mark Wood

Role: Right Arm Fast Bowler

  • Matches/Innings: 59/58
  • Wickets: 71, Best: 4/33
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 2/0
  • Economy: 5.42

Recent ODI Form: 3/34, 0/19, 0/35, 2/34, 0/14

Last ODI: March 3, 2023

Age: 33

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13. Reece Topley

Role: Left Arm Fast/Right Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 26/26
  • Wickets: 33, Best: 6/24
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 1/1
  • Economy: 5.29

Recent ODI Form: 6/24, 3/35, 2/34, 0/34, 0/74, 0/48

Last ODI: February 1, 2023

Age: 29

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14. Adil Rashid

Role: Right Arm Leg break (can bat a bit)

  • Matches/Innings: 126/120
  • Runs: 734, Best: 69
  • Wickets: 183, Best: 5/27
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 8/2
  • Economy: 5.64

Recent ODI Form: 2/72, 3/68, 2/47, 4/45, 2/21

Last ODI: March 6, 2023

Age: 35

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15. Gus Atkinson

Role: Right Hand Bat/ Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 3//3
  • Wickets: 1
  • Economy: 5.52

Age: 25

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16. Harry Brook

Role: Right Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 6/6
  • Runs: 123, Best: 80
  • Average/SR: 20.50/79.35
  • 100/50: 0/1

Recent ODI Form: 0, 80, 6, 25, 2, 10

Last ODI: September 15, 2023

Age: 24

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17. Jofra Archer

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 21/21
  • Wickets: 42, Best: 6/40
  • Economy: 4.80
  • 4/5 fer: 0/1

Recent ODI Form: 1/81, 6/40, 2/37, 3/35

Last ODI: March 6, 2023

Age: 28

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Final Thoughts

With a squad full of stars and potential match-winners, England are one of the favorites to lift the 2023 Cricket World Cup trophy.

The team is very well balanced, with experienced bowlers and reliable batters.

What do you think? Can they go all the way again in the subcontinent? Comment below with your thoughts!

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Frequently Asked Questions – 2023 Cricket World Cup England Squad

Why did Ben Stokes unretire from ODI cricket?

Ben Stokes unretired from ODI cricket and came back to play in the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup.

What is the average age of England’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad?

England’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad average age is 31.8 years.

Who is Gus Atkinson?

Gus Atkinson is a 25-year-old fast bowler from Chelsea, England that is bowling these days at 95 mph. He has played 2 List A games, 14 first class matches, and 41 T20Is. He plays for the Oval Invincibles in the Hundred and Surrey in County Cricket.

Who is selected for England’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad?

Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (WK), Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid, Chris Woakes, Daivd Willey, Gus Atkinson, and Reece Topley is selected for England’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad.

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What is the Salary of a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) player in the West Indies?

Today we will discuss the salary of a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) player in the West Indies.

With the great T20 generation of the West Indies comprising of Gayle, Bravo, Pollard, Sammy, Russell, and more, the CPL has generated lots of hype over the years.

However, there’s one question on every cricket fan’s mind: just how much do these players make?

CPL Salary – By the Numbers

  • The average salary of a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) player is $45,882 (maximum 17 players in squad with a maximum purse of $780,000). Hence, the maximum salary cap for the entire CPL was $4.68 million for a maximum of 102 players, divided among 6 teams.
  • The average salary for a domestic Caribbean Premier League player is $40,993 ($2,992,500 purse for a total of 73 domestic players). The average salary for an overseas CPL cricketer is $60,089 ($1,682,500 for 28 signed overseas players).
  • In CPL 2020, the salary amounts were cut by 30% due to COVID induced financial problems. It is unclear if the payments are back to the original amounts (In this article, we present the original salary amounts. For CPL 2020, the salary was reduced by 30% for players earning above $20,000 per season. For example, Round 1 picks would get $112,000 instead of $160,000).
  • Compared to other leagues, CPL ranks at #9 in the richest cricket leagues (according to average salaries).

*Note: All amounts in US dollar ($).

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) – How Much Was Each Draft Pick?

The draft picks range from $3,000 (Round 15) to $160,000 (Round 1).

In addition, 2 emerging West Indies players can be selected in Round 16 & 17. We estimate their earnings to be between $1,000-$3,000.

Draft PicksSalary Amounts
Round 1$160,000
Round 2$130,000
Round 3$110,000
Round 4$90,000
Round 5$70,000
Round 6$60,000
Round 7$40,000
Round 8 $30,000
Round 9$20,000
Round 10 $15,000
Round 11$10,000
Round 12$7,500
Round 13$5,000
Round 14$4,000
Round 15$3,000
Round 16-17$1,000-$3,000

Note*: The last public salary update was in 2020. Some of these amounts may have increased due to inflation and annual raises.

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CPL Draft Picks – Salary of Caribbean Premier League Player

Here were the rules for the 2023 CPL draft:

  • 17 maximum players per squad
  • 5 maximum overseas players squad
  • Teams can retain players from CPL 2022 & the 6ixty
  • 4 overseas signings should have been signed before the draft while the fifth spot could be signed at any point

*Note: The overseas & marquee signings may be higher than the draft round the players were picked in. Also, Trinbago Knight Riders’ individual player salaries for CPL 2023 may be slightly higher since they only signed 16 players instead of 17.

1. First Round Draft Pick ($160,000)

PlayerTeamSigned/Drafted/Retained
Imad Wasim CPL SalaryJamaica TallawahsSigned
Faf du Plessis CPL SalarySaint Lucia KingsSigned
Kieron Pollard CPL SalaryTrinbago Knight RidersRetained
Evin Lewis CPL SalarySt. Kitts & Nevis PatriotsRetained
Rovman Powell CPL SalaryBarbados RoyalsTransferred
Imran Tahir CPL SalaryGuyana Amazon WarriorsSigned

2. Second Round Draft Pick ($130,000)

PlayerTeamSigned/Drafted/Retained
Brandon King CPL SalaryJamaica TallawahsRetained
Johnson Charles CPL SalarySaint Lucia KingsRetained
Andre Russell CPL SalaryTrinbago Knight RidersRetained
Ambati Rayudu CPL Salary (Marquee)*St. Kitts & Nevis PatriotsSigned
Jason Holder CPL SalaryBarbados RoyalsRetained
Shimron Hetmyer CPL SalaryGuyana Amazon WarriorsRetained

*replacement for Tristan Stubbs

3. Third Round Draft Pick ($110,000)

PlayerTeamSigned/Drafted/Retained
Fabian Allen Jamaica TallawahsRetained
Sean Williams*Saint Lucia KingsSigned
Sunil Narine Trinbago Knight RidersRetained
Andre FletcherSt. Kitts & Nevis PatriotsRetained
Kyle MayersBarbados RoyalsRetained
Mohammad Haris/Rahmanullah Gurbaz*Guyana Amazon WarriorsSigned

*Sean Williams is the replacement for Dasun Shanaka. Gurbaz will come back in the second half, and Haris will fill in for him till then.

4. Fourth Round Draft Pick ($90,000)

PlayerTeamSigned/Drafted/Retained
Mohammad AmirJamaica TallawahsSigned
Alzarri JosephSaint Lucia KingsRetained
Nicholas Pooran Trinbago Knight RidersRetained
Sherfane RutherfordSt. Kitts & Nevis PatriotsRetained
Qais Ahmed/Mahesh Theekshana*Barbados RoyalsSigned
Odean SmithGuyana Amazon WarriorsRetained

*Theekshana will be at the Asia Cup for the first half of the tournament, and Qais Ahmed will fill in for him till he comes back.

5. Fifth Round Draft Pick ($70,000)

PlayerTeamSigned/Drafted/Retained
Alex Hales*Jamaica TallawahsSigned
Roston ChaseSaint Lucia KingsRetained
Rilee RossouwTrinbago Knight RidersSigned
Dominic DrakesSt. Kitts & Nevis PatriotsRetained
Laurie Evans*Barbados RoyalsSigned
Romario ShepherdGuyana Amazon WarriorsRetained

*Alex Hales replaces Naveen-ul-Haq. Evans is the replacement for Rassie van der Dussen.

6. Sixth Round Draft Pick ($60,000)

PlayerTeamSigned/Drafted/Retained
Chris GreenJamaica TallawahsSigned
Jair McAllisterSaint Lucia KingsDrafted
Akeal HoseinTrinbago Knight RidersRetained
Sheldon CottrellSt. Kitts & Nevis PatriotsRetained
Alick AthanazBarbados RoyalsDrafted
Azam KhanGuyana Amazon WarriorsSigned

7. Seventh Round Draft Pick ($40,000)

PlayerTeamSigned/Drafted/Retained
Ben CuttingJamaica TallawahsSigned
Sikandar RazaSaint Lucia KingsSigned
Dwayne BravoTrinbago Knight RidersTraded
George LindeSt. Kitts & Nevis PatriotsSigned
Obed McCoyBarbados RoyalsRetained
Shai HopeGuyana Amazon WarriorsRetained

8. Eighth Round Draft Pick ($30,000)

PlayerTeamSigned/Drafted/Retained
Jermaine BlackwoodJamaica TallawahsDrafted
Peter HatzoglouSaint Lucia KingsSigned
Martin GuptillTrinbago Knight RidersSigned
Yannick CariahSt. Kitts & Nevis PatriotsDrafted
Kevin WickhamBarbados RoyalsDrafted
Saim AyubGuyana Amazon WarriorsSigned

9. Ninth Round Draft Pick ($20,000)

PlayerTeamSigned/Drafted/Retained
Shamarh BrooksJamaica TallawahsRetained
Chris Sole/Bhanuka Rajapakskha*Saint Lucia KingsSigned
Noor AhmadTrinbago Knight RidersSigned
Oshane ThomasSt. Kitts & Nevis PatriotsTraded
Roelof Van der MerweBarbados RoyalsSigned
Gudakesh MotieGuyana Amazon WarriorsRetained

*Chris Sole will be avialbe for the first five matches, after which Rajapaksha comes into the squad.

10. Tenth Round Draft Pick ($15,000)

PlayerTeamSigned/Drafted/Retained
Hayden Walsh Jr.Jamaica TallawahsTransferred
Roshon PrimusSaint Lucia KingsRetained
Matheesha PathiranaTrinbago Knight RidersSigned
Corbin BoschSt. Kitts & Nevis PatriotsSigned
Akeem JordanBarbados RoyalsDrafted
Dwaine PretoriousGuyana Amazon WarriorsSigned

11. Eleventh Round Draft Pick ($10,000)

PlayerTeamSigned/Drafted/Retained
Raymon ReiferJamaica TallawahsRetained
Jeavor RoyalSaint Lucia KingsRetained
Jayden SealesTrinbago Knight RidersRetained
Dewald BrevisSt. Kitts & Nevis PatriotsSigned
Rakheem CornwallBarbados RoyalsRetained
Kevin SinclairGuyana Amazon WarriorsDrafted

12. Twelfth Round Draft Pick ($7,500)

PlayerTeamSigned/Drafted/Retained
Amir JangooJamaica TallawahsRetained
Shadrack DescarteSaint Lucia KingsDrafted
Mark DeyalTrinbago Knight RidersTransferred
Jyd GoolieSt. Kitts & Nevis PatriotsDrafted
Donovan FerreiraBarbados RoyalsSigned
Keemo PaulGuyana Amazon WarriorsRetained

13. Thirteenth Round Draft Pick ($5,000)

PlayerTeamSigned/Drafted/Retained
Steven TaylorJamaica TallawahsDrafted
Khary PierreSaint Lucia KingsTransferred
*Did not signTrinbago Knight RidersSigned
Izaharulhaq NaveedSt. Kitts & Nevis PatriotsSigned
Justin GreavesBarbados RoyalsRetained
Chandrapaul HemrajGuyana Amazon WarriorsRetained

14. Fourteeenth Round Draft Pick ($4,000)

PlayerTeamSigned/Drafted/Retained
Shamar SpringerJamaica TallawahsRetained
Leonardo JulienSaint Lucia KingsDrafted
Chadwick WaltonTrinbago Knight RidersDrafted
Kofi JamesSt. Kitts & Nevis PatriotsDrafted
Joshua BishopBarbados RoyalsRetained
Ronsford BeatonGuyana Amazon WarriorsDrafted

15. Fifteenth Round Draft Pick ($3,000)

PlayerTeamSigned/Drafted/Retained
Nicholson GordonJamaica TallawahsRetained
Matthew FordeSaint Lucia KingsRetained
Terrence HindsTrinbago Knight RidersDrafted
Joshua Da SilvaSt. Kitts & Nevis PatriotsRetained
Nyeem YoungBarbados RoyalsRetained
Kevlon AndersonGuyana Amazon WarriorsDrafted

16. Emerging Players (Rounds 16 & 17)

PlayerTeamSigned/Drafted/Retained
Kirk McKenzie, Joshua JamesJamaica TallawahsRetained, Retained
Kimani Melius, McKenny ClarkeSaint Lucia KingsDrafted, Retained
Kadeem Alleyne, Jaden CarmichaelTrinbago Knight RidersDrafted, Drafted
Ashmead Nedo, Johann LayneSt. Kitts & Nevis PatriotsDrafted, Drafted
Rivaldo Clarke, Ramon SimmondsBarbados RoyalsDrafted, Retained
Matthew Nandu, Junior SinclairGuyana Amazon WarriorsRetained, Retained

Final Thoughts

The CPL have revived Caribbean cricket financially, but what can be done to revive West Indies cricket in general?

Are the CPL salaries good enough to incentivize growth in West Indies cricket?

Why or why not? Comment below, would love to know about your thoughts!

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Salary of Caribbean Premier League (CPL) player

What is the average salary for a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) player in the West Indies?

The average salary of a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) player is $45,882 (maximum 17 players in squad with a maximum purse of $780,000). Hence, the maximum salary cap for the entire CPL was $4.68 million for a maximum of 102 players, divided among 6 teams.

Is Caribbean Premier League (CPL) the richest cricket league in the world?

No, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the richest cricket league in the world. The CPL is the ninth richest cricket league in the world (based on average player salary).

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India vs Pakistan World Cup (The Ultimate Guide): Highest Run Scorer, Highest Wicket Taker, Records, and More!

India vs Pakistan World Cup Match is exactly 64 days away.

Now that we FINALLY have the 2023 Cricket World Cup schedule, we can discuss the magic moments, rivalries, history, and records.

Let’s dive right in.

Key Takeaways

  • India and Pakistan have gone head-to-head 7 times in the ODI Cricket World Cup (Men’s). India has won all 7 out of 7 (1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2011, 2015, 2019).
  • Sachin Tendulkar (313), Virat Kohli (193), Saeed Anwar (185), Rohit Sharma (155), and Misbah-ul-Haq (132) are the highest scores in Ind-Pak ODI WC matches. On the other hand, Venkatesh Prasad (8), Javagal Srinath (7), Wahab Riaz (7), Anil Kumble (5), and Mushtaq Ahmed (5) have taken the most wickets in these contests.
  • The highest score in Indo-Pak matches is Rohit Sharma’s 140, followed by Virat Kohli’s 107, Saeed Anwar’s 101, and Sachin Tendulkar’s 98. On the bowling side, Venkatesh Prasad’s 5/27, Wahab Riaz’a 5/46, Sohail Khan’s 5/55, and Mohammad Shami’s 4/35 are the best figures.
  • In each of the seven occasions, the team that won the toss chose to bowl first and six times, it was won by the team batting first. Only in 2003, did a team win chasing.
  • Sachin Tendulkar has won the player of the match award in India-Pakistan World Cup matches thrice, while Navjot Sidhu, Venkatesh Prasad, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma and have each won the award once.

Also Read: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule (Complete Guide): What is the Schedule of Each Team for the 2023 ODI World Cup?, Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) India Australia Test Series: The Definitive Guide (Updated 2023), Complete History, Most Runs, Most Wickets, and BGT 2023 Schedule

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History of India vs Pakistan World Cup at a Glance

World CupWinnerCityResultPlayer of the Match
1992 (Group Stage)IndiaSydneyWon by 43 RunsSachin Tendulkar
1996 (Quarter-Final)IndiaBangaloreWon by 39 RunsNavjot Sidhu
1999 (Super Six)IndiaManchesterWon by 47 RunsVenkatesh Prasad
2003 (Group Stage)IndiaCenturionWon by 6 WicketsSachin Tendulkar
2011 (Semi-Final)IndiaMohaliWon by 29 RunsSachin Tendulkar
2015 (Group Stage)IndiaAdelaideWon by 76 RunsVirat Kohli
2019 (Group Stage)IndiaManchesterWon by 89 RunsRohit Sharma

List of India-Pakistan World Cup Matches

1. Ind vs Pak, 1992 Cricket World Cup, Group Stage

  • Winner: India
  • Result: Won by 43 Runs

India Score: 216/7 (49)

Pakistan Score: 173/10 (48;1)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 1992 Stats

  • Most Runs: Aamer Sohail – 62 (95)
    • Sachin Tendulkar 54* (62), Ajay Jadeja – 46 (77), Javed Miandad – 40 (110)
  • Most Wickets: Mushtaq Ahmed – 3/59
    • Manoj Prabhakar – 2/22, Kapil Dev – 2/30, Sachin Tendulkar – 2/37, Javagal Srinath – 2/37, Aaqib Javed – 2/28

Player of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar (India)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 1992 Details

  • Date: 4 March 1992
  • Ground: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney, Australia
  • Toss:, India won the toss and chose to bowl first

The Story & Memorable Moments

This match will forever be remembered for Javed Miandad’s jumping imitation of Kiran More. Other than that, it was a slow-moving affair. Young Tendulkar’s match-winning fifty and Kapil Dev’s finishing prowess did the job for India despite Mushtaq Ahmed’s double wicket over. Pakistan responded with a slow but steady 88-run partnership between Miandad & Sohail but would collapse from 105/2 to 173 all out.

Scorecard: IND vs PAK, Benson & Hedges World Cup 1991/92, 16th Match at Sydney, March 04, 1992

Video Highlights: World Cup 1992 Match 16 India v Pakistan @ Sydney Highlights. – YouTube

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2. Ind vs Pak, 1996 Cricket World Cup, Quarter-Finals

  • Winner: India
  • Result: Won by 39 Runs

India Score: 287/8 (50)

Pakistan Score: 248/9 (49)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 1996 Stats

  • Most Runs: Navjot Sidhu – 93 (115)
    • Aamer Sohail – 55 (46), Saeed Anwar – 48 (32), Ajay Jadeja – 45 (25), Saleem Malik – 38 (50), Javed Miandad – 38 (64)
  • Most Wickets: Venkatesh Prasad – 3/45
    • Anil Kumble – 3/48, Mushtaq Ahmed – 2/56, Waqar Younis – 2/67

Player of the Match: Navjot Singh Sidhu (India)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 1996 Details

  • Date: 9 March 1996
  • Ground: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, India
  • Toss: India won the toss and chose to field first

The Story & Memorable Moments

This game provided us with one of the most iconic India-Pakistan memories: Venkatesh Prasad vs Aamer Sohail. Chasing 289 in the World Cup quarterfinals on the back of Sidhu’s brilliance and steady contribution from the rest of India’s Top 6, the match hung in balance after Pakistan had 84 runs on the board after just 10 overs. After Saeed Anwar departed, Sohail was still looking aggressive.

Sohail vs Prasad ball 1 – hit through the covers and Sohail pointed to Prasad where the ball went. The next ball, CLEAN BOWLED! This is what India-Pakistan games are for. Memories we will cherish forever.

Scorecard: IND vs PAK, Wills World Cup 1995/96, 2nd QF at Bengaluru, March 09, 1996

Video Highlights: India vs Pakistan – 1996 Cricket World Cup – Highlights – YouTube

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3. Ind vs Pak, 1999 Cricket World Cup, Super Six

  • Winner: India
  • Result: Won by 47 Runs

India Score: 227/6 (50)

Pakistan Score: 180/10 (45.3)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 1999 Stats

  • Most Runs: Rahul Dravid – 61 (89)
    • Mohammad Azharuddin – 59 (77), Sachin Tendulkar – 45 (65), Inzamam-ul-Haq – 41 (93), Saeed Anwar – 36 (44)
  • Most Wickets: Venkatesh Prasad – 5/27
    • Javagal Srinath – 3/37, Wasim Akram – 2/27, Azhar Mahmood – 2/35, Anil Kumble – 2/43

Player of the Match: Venkatesh Prasad (India)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 1999 Details

  • Date: 8 June 1999
  • Ground: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
  • Toss: India won the toss and chose to field first

The Story & Memorable Moments

Yet another Venkatesh Prasad special. Dravid, Azharuddin, and Tendulkar each played decent knocks, and Srinath-Prasad’s eight wickets together sealed the victory in a low-scoring contest.

Scorecard: IND vs PAK, ICC World Cup 1999, 4th Super at Manchester, June 08, 1999

Video Highlights: India Vs Pakistan – 1999 Cricket World Cup – Full Highlights – YouTube

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4. Ind vs Pak, 2003 Cricket World Cup, Group Stage

  • Winner: India
  • Result: Won by 6 wickets

Pakistan Score: 273/7 (50)

India Score: 276/4 (45.4)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 2003 Stats

  • Most Runs: Saeed Anwar – 101 (126)
    • Sachin Tendulkar – 98 (75), Yuvraj Singh – 50* (53), Rahul Dravid – 44* (76)
  • Most Wickets: Zaheer Khan – 2/46
    • Ashish Nehra – 2/74, Waqar Younis – 2/71

Player of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar (India)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 2003 Details

  • Date: 1 March 2003
  • Ground: SuperSport Park, Centurion, South Africa
  • Toss: Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first

The Story & Memorable Moments

If I had to pick one shot from an India-Pakistan World Cup match, it is Sachin Tendulkar’s epic upper cut against Shoaib Akhtar for a six! This time, Pakistan put int one heck of a battle. Saeed Anwar led the charge with a century, but India chased 275 with 4 overs to spare thanks to Tendulkar’s tremendous knock. Yuvraj Singh & Rahul Dravid did the rest and took India home with a steady 99-run partnership.

Scorecard: PAK vs IND, ICC World Cup 2002/03, 36th Match at Centurion, March 01, 2003

Video Highlights: India vs Pakistan 2003 World Cup Match Full Highlights – Must Watch – YouTube

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5. Ind vs Pak, 2011 Cricket World Cup, Semi-Finals

  • Winner: India
  • Result: Won by 29 Runs

India Score: 260/9 (50)

Pakistan Score: 231 (49.5)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 2011 Stats

  • Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar – 85 (115)
    • Misbah-ul-Haq – 56 (75), Mohammad Hafeez – 43 (59), Virender Sehwag – 38 (25), Suresh Raina – 36* (39)
  • Most Wickets: Wahab Riaz – 5/46
    • Ashish Nehra – 2/33, Munaf Patel – 2/40, Harbhajan Singh – 2/43, Saeed Ajmal – 2/44, Yuvraj Singh – 2/57, Zaheer Khan – 2/58

Player of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar (India)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 2011 Details

  • Date: 30 March 2011
  • Ground: Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh, India
  • Toss: India won the toss and chose to field first

The Story & Memorable Moments

Although Sachin scored an 85 in this match (with dropped catches & review system coming to his rescue, my favorite two memories from this match are – Suresh Raina’s clutch cameo & Wahab’ Riaz’s inswinging yorker to dismiss Yuvraj Singh, the man of the tournament, for a golden duck.

Scorecard: IND vs PAK, ICC Cricket World Cup 2010/11, 2nd Semi-Final at Chandigarh, March 30, 2011

Video Highlights: India defeat Pakistan to reach the 2011 WC Finals

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6. Ind vs Pak, 2015 Cricket World Cup, Group Stage

  • Winner: India
  • Result: Won by 76 Runs

India Score: 300/7 (50)

Pakistan Score: 224/10 (47)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 2015 Stats

  • Most Runs: Virat Kohli – 107 (126)
    • Misbah-ul-Haq – 76 (84), Suresh Raina – 74 (56), Shikhar Dhawan – 73 (76), Ahmed Shehzad – 47 (73)
  • Most Wickets: Sohail Khan – 5/55
    • Mohammad Shami – 4/35, Mohit Sharma – 2/35, Umesh Yadav – 2/50

Player of the Match: Virat Kohli (India)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 2015 Details

  • Date: 15 February 2015
  • Ground: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia
  • Toss: India won the toss and chose to field first

The Story & Memorable Moments

Virat Kohli’s love affair with Adelaide & Australia continued. Kohli’s century as well as India’s crunch ICC players – Dhawan & Raina came to the party with quick 70s. Sohail Khan starred with the ball for Pakistan with 5 wickets, but no one apart from Misbah stood up with the bat as India won by a mammoth 76 runs. It was also the beginning of the brief but brilliant bowling partnership between Umesh-Mohit Sharma, and Mohammad Shami.

Scorecard: IND vs PAK, ICC Cricket World Cup 2014/15, 4th Match, Pool B at Adelaide, February 15, 2015

Video Highlights: India v Pakistan Match Highlights 15th March 2015 (icc-cricket.com)

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7. Ind vs Pak, 2019 Cricket World Cup, Group Stage

  • Winner: India
  • Result: Won by 89 Runs (D/L Method)

India Score: 33/5 (50)

Pakistan Score: 212/6 (40) – Revised Target: 302 (40)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 2019 Stats

  • Most Runs: Rohit Sharma – 140 (113)
    • Virat Kohli – 77 (65), Fakhar Zaman – 62 (75), KL Rahul – 57 (78), Babar Azam – 48 (57), Imad Wasim – 46* (39)
  • Most Wickets: Mohammad Amir – 3/47
    • Kuldeep Yadav – 2/32, Vijay Shankar – 2/22, Hardik Pandya – 2/44

Player of the Match: Rohit Sharma (India)

India vs Pakistan World Cup 2019 Details

  • Date: 16 June 2019
  • Ground: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
  • Toss: Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first

The Story & Memorable Moments

We can safely say that this was one of the more one-sided India-Pakistan matches. When Kuldeep Yadav bowled one of the balls of the tournament to dismiss Babar Azam for 48, it was all but over in the 24th over. Earlier, India had bludgeoned 336 runs with the help of Rohit Sharma’s magnificent 140, Kohli’s 77, and KL Rahul’s 57. Although Amir took 3 wickets, it just wasn’t the same as the 2016 T20 Asia Cup and 2017 Champions Trophy battle. Oh yeah, and all the rain delays took away from the drama as well.

Scorecard: IND vs PAK, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, 22nd match at Manchester, June 16, 2019

Video Highlight: Rohit Sharma Hits 140! | India v Pakistan – Match Highlights | ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 – YouTube

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Who has Scored the Most Runs in India Pakistan ODI World Cup Matches? Top 10 Run Scorers in Ind-Pak CWC Matches

PlayerCountryMatchesRunsBest100s/50sAverage/Strike Rate
Sachin TendulkarIndia5313980/378.25/83.24
Virat KohliIndia31931071/164.33/91.03
Saeed AnwarPakistan31851011/061.66/91.58
Rohit SharmaIndia21551401/077.50/116.54
Misbah-ul-HaqPakistan2132760/266.00/82.50
Mohammad AzharuddinIndia2118590/139.33/80.27
Aamer SohailPakistan2117620/258.50/82.97
Suresh RainaIndia2110740/1110.00/115.78
Rahul DravidIndia2105610/1105.00/63.63
Ajay JadejaIndia397460/032.33/83.62

Who has Taken the Most Wickets in India Pakistan ODI World Cup Matches? Top 10 Wicket-Takers in Ind-Pak CWC Matches

PlayerCountryMatchesWicketsBest4-fer/5-ferAverage/Economy
Venkatesh PrasadIndia285/270/19.00/3.69
Javagal SrinathIndia473/370/025.14/5.00
Wahab RiazPakistan375/460/123.71/5.53
Anil KumbleIndia353/480/028.40/4.73
Mushtaq AhmedPakistan253/590/023.00/5.75
Sohail KhanPakistan155/550/111.00/5.50
Zaheer KhanIndia242/460/026.00/5.24
Mohammad ShamiIndia144/351/08.75/3.88
Ashish NehraIndia242/330/026.75/5.35
Waqar YounisPakistan242/670/034.50/7.39

Ind vs Pak 2023 World Cup Match

When is Ind vs Pak 2023 World Cup Match?

India vs Pakistan will be held on Saturday, 14 October, 2023 at 2 PM local time. Mark your calendars.

Where will be the 2023 World Cup Ind vs Pak match be held?

The Ind-Pak 2023 WC match will be held in Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.

Final Thoughts

Let’s be honest. India-Pakistan WC matches have rarely been competitive. There have been moments of enertainment – think Venkatesh Prasad-Sohail, Tendulkar vs Shoaib, Kohli & Rohit’s hundreds, and Wahab Riaz’s 5-fer.

However, with the memorable 2022 T20 World Cup match, the hype is right up there.

The new generation of Pakistan cricket promises to make this a more even contest – Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Rizwan, Shadab, Rauf, and more. For India, this may be the final chance for the likes of Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli.

Whatever happens, whatever the result, I hope the game is played in great spirit, the crowd has a good & safe time, and we get to see a competitive, edge-of-the-seat contest.

That’s all from me. What do you think? Type your prediction below – who do you think will win this upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup match, Pakistan or India?

Pakistan vs India World Cup – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is India vs Pakistan in the 2023 Cricket World Cup?

India vs Pakistan will be held on Saturday, 14 October, 2023 at 2 PM local time

Who has scored the most runs in India-Pakistan World Cup matches?

Sachin Tendulkar (313), Virat Kohli (193), Rohit Sharma (185), Rohit Sharma (155), and Misbah-ul-Haq (132) are the highest scores in Ind-Pak ODI WC matches. On the other hand, Venkatesh Prasad (8), Javagal Srinath (7), Wahab Riaz (7), Anil Kumble (5), and Mushtaq Ahmed (5) have taken the most wickets in these contests.

Who has taken the most wickets in India-Pakistan World Cup matches?

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Who Has Scored the Most Runs in ODI Cricket World Cups (Men’s)?| List of Top 21 Most Runs in Cricket World Cup (Updated 2023)

Can you name the batter with the most runs in Cricket World Cups?

It’s that time—The 2023 ODI World Cup is upon us!

So, let’s dive right in and explore the most prolific batters in men’s ODI Cricket World Cups (CWC). From Ross Taylor to Sachin Tendulkar, here are the most iconic batters to have played in the World Cup.

Table of Contents – Most Runs in Cricket World Cups

Key Takeaways

  • Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs in Cricket World Cups (Men’s ODI) with 2278 runs, 535 runs ahead of the next best, Ricky Ponting. Ponting (1743), Kumar Sangakkara (1532), Brian Lara (1225), and AB De Villiers (1207) are the others in the Top 5 list of the highest run scorers in ODI World Cups.
  • 21 cricketers have scored over 1,000 runs in ODI World Cups. Sri Lanka (5) features the most in this list followed by India, Australia, West Indies, South Africa (3), New Zealand (2), and Bangladesh & Pakistan (1).
  • Although most players have played over 30 ODIs, AB De Villiers is a class apart with 1207 runs in just 22 innings. He also boasts an average of 63.2 and a strike rate of 117.29.
  • Sachin Tendulkar has scored six hundreds in ODI Cricket World Cups followed by Ricky Ponting & Kumar Sangakkara with five each.
  • Shakib Al Hasan (#9), Virat Kohli (#17), Martin Guptill (#22), David Warner (#23), Rohit Sharma (#25), and Kane Williamson (#30) are the only active ODI players still playing international cricket.

ODI Cricket World Cup Batting Records: Top 21 List of Most Runs in Cricket World Cup (CWC)

1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 2278 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 45/44
  • Best: 152
  • Average: 56.95
  • Strike Rate: 88.98
  • 100/50: 6/15

ODI World Cups Played: 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011

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2. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 1743 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 46/42
  • Best: 140*
  • Average: 45.86
  • Strike Rate: 79.95
  • 100/50: 5/6

ODI World Cups Played: 1996, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011

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3. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 1532 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 37/35
  • Best: 124
  • Average: 56.74
  • Strike Rate: 86.55
  • 100/50: 5/7

ODI World Cups Played: 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015

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4. Brian Lara (West Indies) – 1225 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 34/33
  • Best: 116
  • Average: 42.24
  • Strike Rate: 86.25
  • 100/50: 2/7

ODI World Cups Played: 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2007

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5. AB De Villiers (South Africa) – 1207 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 23/22
  • Best: 162*
  • Average: 63.52
  • Strike Rate: 117.29
  • 100/50: 4/6

ODI World Cups Played: 2007, 2011, 2015

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6. Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 1186 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 35/34
  • Best: 215
  • Average: 35.93
  • Strike Rate: 90.53
  • 100/50: 3/6

ODI World Cups Played: 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019

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7. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 1165 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 38/37
  • Best: 120
  • Average: 34.26
  • Strike Rate: 90.66
  • 100/50: 3/6

ODI World Cups Played: 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2007

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8. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 1148 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 36/32
  • Best: 128*
  • Average: 45.92
  • Strike Rate: 74.40
  • 100s/50s: 1/9

ODI World Cups Played: 1996, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011

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9. Shakib Al Hasan* (Bangladesh) – 1146 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 29/29
  • Best: 124*
  • Average: 45.84
  • Strike Rate: 82.26
  • 100s/50s: 2/10

ODI World Cups Played: 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019

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10. Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) – 1112 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 27/25
  • Best: 161*
  • Average: 52.95
  • Strike Rate: 92.97
  • 100s/50s: 4/4

ODI World Cups Played: 2007, 2011, 2015

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11. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 1100 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 40/34
  • Best: 115*
  • Average: 35.48
  • Strike Rate: 85.93
  • 100/50: 4/5

ODI World Cups Played: 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015

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12. Adam Gilchrist (Australia) – 1085 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 31/31
  • Best: 149
  • Average: 36.36
  • Strike Rate: 98.01
  • 100/50: 1/8

ODI World Cups Played: 1999, 2003, 2007

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13. Javed Miandad (Pakistan) – 1083 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 33/30
  • Best: 103
  • Average: 43.32
  • Strike Rate: 68.02
  • 100/50: 1/8

ODI World Cups Played: 1975, 1979, 1983, 1987, 1992, 1996

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14. Stephen Fleming (New Zealand) – 1075 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 33/33
  • Best: 134*
  • Average: 35.83
  • Strike Rate: 76.89
  • 100/50: 2/5

ODI World Cups Played: 1996, 1999, 2003, 2007

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15. Herschelle Gibbs (South Africa) – 1067 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 25/23
  • Best: 143
  • Average: 56.15
  • Strike Rate: 87.38
  • 100/50: 2/8

ODI World Cups Played: 1999, 2003, 2007

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16. Aravinda de Silva (Sri Lanka) – 1064 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 35/32
  • Best: 145
  • Average: 36.68
  • Strike Rate: 86.57
  • 100/50: 2/6

ODI World Cups Played: 1987, 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003

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17. Virat Kohli* (India) – 1030 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 26/26
  • Best: 107
  • Average: 46.81
  • Strike Rate: 86.70
  • 100/50: 2/6

ODI World Cups Played: 2011, 2015, 2019

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18. Sir Vivian Richards (West Indies) – 1013 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 23/21
  • Best: 181
  • Average: 63.31
  • Strike Rate: 85.05
  • 100/50: 3/5

ODI World Cups Played: 1975, 1979, 1983, 1987

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19. Sourav Ganguly (India) – 1006 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 21/21
  • Best: 183
  • Average: 55.88
  • Strike Rate: 77.50
  • 100/50: 4/3

ODI World Cups Played: 1999, 2003, 2007

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20. Mark Waugh (Australia) – 1004 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 22/22
  • Best: 130
  • Average: 52.84
  • Strike Rate: 83.73
  • 100/50: 4/4

ODI World Cups Played: 1992, 1996, 1999

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21. Ross Taylor (New Zealand) – 1002 Runs

  • Matches/Innings: 33/30
  • Best: 131*
  • Average: 37.11
  • Strike Rate: 74.00
  • 100/50: 1/6

ODI World Cups Played: 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019

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Honorable Mentions: Martin Guptill* (995), David Warner* (992), Matthew Hayden (987), Rohit Sharma* (978), Shivnarine Chanderpaul (970), Arjuna Ranatunga (969), Faf du Plessis (926), Saeed Anwar (915), Kane Williamson* (911)

Final Thoughts on the Most Prolific Run Scorers in ODI World Cup History

Ah, the joys of ODI Cricket World Cup!

Every four years, the cricketing world descends into a frenzy of excitement and anticipation.

Which batsman will light up the 2023 ODI World Cup? Can Shakib Al Hasan & Virat Kohli rise to the Top 5? Comment below, we would love to know your thoughts!

Also Read: 155 Greatest Cricketers of All Time (Men’s): Who Is the King of Cricket? (Updated 2023)

Most Runs in Cricket World Cup – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Who has scored the most runs in World Cup cricket?

Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs in Cricket World Cups (Men’s ODI) with 2278 runs, 535 runs ahead of the next best, Ricky Ponting. Ponting (1743), Kumar Sangakkara (1532), Brian Lara (1225), and AB De Villiers (1207) are the others in the Top 5 list of the highest run scorers in ODI World Cups.

2. Which country has scored the most runs in world cup cricket?

21 cricketers have scored over 1,000 runs in ODI World Cups. Sri Lanka (5) features the most in this list followed by India, Australia, West Indies, South Africa (3), New Zealand (2), and Bangladesh (1).

3. Who has scored the most runs for India in ODI World Cups?

Sachin Tendulkar (2278), Virat Kohli (1030), and Sourav Ganguly (1006) have scored the most runs for India in ODI cricket world cups.

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What is the Salary of women cricketers in The Hundred (Women’s) in England? (Updated 2025)

Today we will discuss the salary of a player in The Women’s Hundred in England.

Unlike the Men’s edition of the Hundred, the Women’s Hundred has been a game changer in women’s cricket.

Let’s see how much they are earning in 2023.

The Hundred Women’s Cricketer Salary – By the Numbers

  • The average salary of a player in the Hundred (Women’s Competition) is £28,600 or $38,077 (maximum 15 players in squad with a purse of £429,000 or $571,155).
  • The maximum a player in the Women’s Hundred can earn is £65,000 ($86,539), while the minimum is £10,000 ($13,314).
  • The highest paid cricketer in the Women’s Hundred earns £65,000 ($86,539), while the highest salary band for the Men’s Hundred at £200,000 ($266,273).

Women’s Hundred Salary Band (Updated 2025)

BandSalaryNumber of Players
Band 1£65,0002
Band 2 £50,0002
Band 3£36,0002
Band 4£20,0002
Band 5£16,0002
Band 6£12,5002
Band 7£10,0003

Source: The Hundred Report

How Much Was Each Draft Pick in the Inaugural Hundred?

Salary caps for teams have almost doubled from the inaugural edition, where £31,250 ($40,000) was the highest salary band for the women’s edition.

The draft picks ranged from £30,000 ($38,475) for 7th round picks to £125,000 ($160,311) for the 1st round picks. Wildcards were drafted later as well as one centrally contracted per team.

Draft PickSalary Amount
Round 1 & 2£31,250 ($40,000)
Round 3 & 4£25,000 ($32,000)
Round 5 & 6£18,750 ($24,000)
Round 7 & 8£15,000 ($19,200)
Round 9 & 10£12,500 ($16,000)
Round 11 & 12£10,000 ($12,800)
Round 13-15£7,500 ($9,600)

Also Read: What is the Salary of a player in The Hundred (Men’s) in England?

The Hundred Retentions & Draft Picks – Salary of Women Cricket Player in The Hundred

*Note: Since the initial draft, several players have pulled out of the tournament and have been replaced.

*Ellyse Perry & Alyssa Healy, for example, are out of the tournament, while Jemimah Rodrigues is back in.

1. Round 1 & 2 Draft Pick (£31,250/$40,000)

  • Retentions: Heather Knight, Grace Harris (London Spirit), Sophie Ecclestone (Manchester Originals), Alyssa Healy (Northern Superchargers), Amy Jones (Birmingham Phoenix), Nat Sciver-Brunt (Trent Rockets), Smriti Mandhana (Southern Brave), Marizanne Kapp (Oval Invincibles)
  • Draft Picks: Sophia Dunkley, Shabnim Ismail (Welsh Fire), Laura Wolvaardt (Manchester Originals), Kate Cross (Northern Superchargers), Sophie Devine (Birmingham Phoenix), Harmanpreet Kaur (Trent Rockets), Danni Wyatt (Southern Brave), Suzie Bates (Oval Invincibles)

2. Round 3 & 4 Draft Pick (£25,000/$32,000)

  • Retentions: Tammy Beaumont, Hayley Matthews (Welsh Fire), Amelia Kerr (London Spirit), Deandra Dottin (Manchester Originals), Ellyse Perry, Issy Wong (Birmingham Phoenix), Katherine Sciver-Brunt, Alana King (Trent Rockets), Alice Capsey, Lauren Winfield-Hill (Oval Invincibles)
  • Draft Picks: Sarah Glenn (London Spirit), Amanda-Jade Wellington (Manchester Originals), Georgia Wareham, Heather Graham (Northern Superchargers), Anya Shrubsole, Chloe Tryon (Southern Brave)

3. Round 5 & 6 Draft Pick (£18,750/$24,000)

  • Retentions: Georgia Elwiss, Freya Davies (Welsh Fire), Charlie Dean (London Spirit), Emma Lamb (Manchester Originals), Linsey Smith (Northern Superchargers), Bryony Smith (Trent Rockets), Lauren Bell (Southern Brave), Tash Farrant (Oval Invincibles)
  • Draft Picks: Sophie Munro (London Spirit), Kathryn Bryce (Manchester Originals), Alice Davidson-Richards (Northern Superchargers), Hannah Baker, Eve Jones (Birmingham Phoenix), Lizelle Lee (Trent Rockets), Maitlan Brown (Southern Brave), Dane Van Niekerk (Oval Invincibles)

4. Round 7 & 8 Draft Pick (£15,000/$19,200)

  • Retentions: Laura Harris, Alex Hartley (Welsh Fire), Danielle Gibson (London Spirit), Ellie Threlkeld (Manchester Originals), Hollie Armitage, Bess Heath (Northern Superchargers), Emily Arlott (Birmingham Phoenix), Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp (Southern Brave)
  • Draft Picks: Sophie Luff (London Spirit), Katie George (Manchester Originals), Katie Levick (Birmingham Phoenix), Kirstie Gordon, Grace Potts (Trent Rockets), Mady Villiers, Paige Scholfield (Oval Invincibles)

5. Round 9 & 10 Draft Pick (£12,500/$16,000)

  • Draft Picks: Jo Gardner, Fran Wilson (Trent Rockets), Erin Burns, Abtaha Maqsood (Birmingham Phoenix), Kalea Moore, Georgia Adams (Southern Brave), Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Sophia Smale (Oval Invincibles), Marie Kelly, Aylish Cranstone (Northern Superchargers), Ami Campbell, Fi Morris (Manchester Originals), Claire Nicholas, Sarah Bryce (Welsh Fire), Richa Ghosh, Grace Scrivens (London Spiriti)

6. Round 11 & 12 Draft Pick (£10,000/$12,800)

  • Draft Picks: Alexa Stonehouse, Naomi Dattani (Trent Rockets), Davina Perrin, Abbey Freeborn (Birmingham Phoenix), Rhianna Southby, Danielle Gregory (Southern Brave), Cordelia Griffith, Hannah Rainey (Oval Invincibles), Georgie Boyce, Lucy Higham (Northern Superchargers), Phoebe Graham, Amara Carr (Manchester Originals), Emily Windson, Ella McCaughan (Welsh Fire), Tara Norris, Lauren Filer (London Spirit)

7. Round 13-15 Draft Pick (£7,500/$9,600)

  • Draft Picks: Josie Groves, Nat Wraith, Cassidy McCarthy (Trent Rockets), Charis Pavely, Sterre Kalis, Chloe Brewer (Birmingham Phoenix), Seren Smale, Ellie Anderson, Mary Taylor (Southern Brave), Kira Chathli, Claudie Cooper, Lizzie Scott (Oval Invincibles), Leah Dobson, Grace Ballinger, Grace Hall (Northern Superchargers), Liberty Heap, Mahika Gaur, Laura Jackson (Manchester Originals), Alex Griffiths, Chloe Skelton, Kate Coppack (Welsh Fire), Niamh Holland, Chloe Hill, Alice Monaghan (London Spirit)

Final Thoughts

The disparity between men’s & women’s sport is well documented financially. However, in cricket, the Women’s Hundred is generally considered a better product than the Men’s Hundred.

Will this, and should this, change in the near future?

I guess, only time will tell.

Sources: BBC – Full list of squads

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Frequently Asked Questions – Salary of Women’s cricketers in the Hundred in England

What is the average salary for a women player in the Hundred in England?

The average salary of a player in the Hundred (Women’s Competition) is £16,500 or $21,118 (maximum 15 players in squad with a purse of £247,500 or $316,769).

How much money does Smriti Mandhana earn in the Hundred in England?

Smriti Mandhana will earn £31,250 ($40,000).

Who was the most expensive player in the women’s Hundred draft?

Heather Knight, Grace Harris (London Spirit), Sophie Ecclestone (Manchester Originals), Alyssa Healy (Northern Superchargers), Amy Jones (Birmingham Phoenix), Nat Sciver-Brunt (Trent Rockets), Smriti Mandhana (Southern Brave), Marizanne Kapp (Oval Invincibles), Sophia Dunkley, Shabnim Ismail (Welsh Fire), Laura Wolvaardt (Manchester Originals), Kate Cross (Northern Superchargers), Sophie Devine (Birmingham Phoenix), Harmanpreet Kaur (Trent Rockets), Danni Wyatt (Southern Brave), and Suzie Bates (Oval Invincibles) were the most expensive players in the women’s Hundred at £31,250 ($40,000).

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What is the Salary of a player in The Hundred (Men’s) in England?

Today we will discuss the salary of a player in The Hundred in England.

Ever since its inception, the Hundred has threatened to either change the landscape of English cricket or break County Cricket from the core.

However, there’s one question on every cricket fan’s mind: just how much do these players make?

The Hundred Cricketer Salary – By the Numbers

  • The average salary of a player in the Hundred (Men’s Competition) is £58,823.53 or $75,440.29 (maximum 17 players in squad with a purse of £1,000,000 or $1,282,485).
  • The average salary for an overseas Hundred (men’s) cricketer is £80,400 or $103,112 (£2,010,000 or $2,577,795 for 25 players). On the other hand, the average salary for a domestic player in the Hundred (men’s) is £53,964 or $69208 (£5,990,000 or $7,682,085 purse for a total of 111 spots, including centrally contracted & wildcard players).
  • The captains get a £10,000 ($12,825) bonus. Hence, the maximum a player in the Men’s Hundred can earn is £135,000 ($173,135), while the minimum is £30,000 ($38,475).
  • Compared to other leagues, The Hundred ranks at #5 in the richest cricket leagues (according to average salaries).

The Hundred – How Much Was Each Draft Pick?

The draft picks ranged from £30,000 ($38,475) for 7th round picks to £125,000 ($160,311) for the 1st round picks. Wildcards were drafted later as well as one centrally contracted per team.

Draft PickSalary Amount
Round 1£125,000 ($160,311)
Round 2£100,000 ($128,249)
Round 3£75,000 ($96,186)
Round 4£60,000 ($76,949)
Round 5£50,000 ($64,124)
Round 6£40,000 ($51,299)
Round 7£30,000 ($38,475)

Note: The conversion rate is as of 7/31/2023, when £1 = $1.28.

Also Read: What is the Salary of women cricketers in The Hundred (Women’s) in England?

The Hundred Retentions & Draft Picks – Salary of Cricket Player in The Hundred

*Note: Since the initial draft, several players have pulled out of the tournament and have been replaced.

*Matthew Short, Mitchell Santner, Tanveer Sangha, Ish Sodhi, Daryl Mitchell, Matthew Wade, Daniel Worrall, Usama Mir, Zaman Khan, Adam Zampa, Jimmy Neesham, Imad Wasim are some of the replaced players while Rashid Khan, Glenn Maxwell, etc. have pulled out (some others like Josh Little., Mithcell Santner, and Imad Wasim will play a few games here and there).

1. First Round Draft Pick (£125,000/$160,311)

  • Retentions: Adil Rashid, Harry Brook (Northern Superchargers), Sunil Narine, Will Jacks (Oval Invincibles), Liam Livingstone (Birmingham Phoenix), Glenn Maxwell (London Spirit), Wanindu Hasaranga, Phil Salt (Manchester Originals), Rashid Khan (Trent Rocket)
  • Draft Picks: Tom Abell, David Willey (Welsh Fire), Leus Du Plooy, Tim David (Southern Brave), Ben Duckett (Birmingham Phoenix), Mitchell Marsh (London Spirit), Tom Kohler-Cadmore (Trent Rockets)

2. Second Round Draft Pick (£100,000/$128,249)

  • Retentions: Joe Clarke (Welsh Fire), James Vince, Chris Jordan (Southern Brave), Jason Roy, Tom Curran (Oval Invincibles), Moeen Ali, Shadab Khan (Birmingham Phoenix), Nathan Ellis (London Spirit), Dawid Malan, Alex Hales (Trent Rocket)
  • Draft Picks: Shaheen Shah Afridi (Welsh Fire), Reece Topley, Tom Banton (Northern Superchargers), Olly Stone (London Spirit), Laurie Evans, Ashton Turner (Manchester Invincibles)

3. Third Round Draft Pick (£75,000/$96,186)

  • Retentions: Adam Lyth (Northern Superchargers), Ollie Pope (Welsh Fire), Tymal Mills (Southern Brave), Sam Billings, Saqib Mahmood (Oval Invincibles), Adam Milne, Benny Howell (Birmingham Phoenix), Liam Dawson, Dan Lawrence (London Spirit), Jamie Overton, Tom Hartley (Manchester Originals), Lewis Gregory, Luke Wood, Michael Bracewell (Northern Superchargers)
  • Draft Picks: Glenn Phillips (Welsh Fire), Devon Conway (Southern Brave), Heinrich Klaasen, Ross Whiteley (Oval Invincibles)

4. Fourth Round Draft Pick (£60,000/$76,949)

  • Retentions: Adam Hose, Brydon Carse (Northern Superchargers), David Payne (Welsh Fire), Rehan Ahmed (Southern Brave), Will Smeed, Kane Richardson (Birmingham Phoenix), Zak Crawley, Jordan Thompson (London Spirit), Richard Gleeson, Paul Walter (Manchester Originals), Colin Munro, Sam Cook (Trent Rocket)
  • Draft Picks: Haris Rauf (Welsh Fire), Jamie Smith (Birmingham Phoenix), Josh Tongue (Manchester Originals)

5. Fifth Round Draft Pick (£50,000/$64,124)

  • Retentions: David Wiese (Northern Superchargers), Jake Ball (Welsh Fire), George Garton, Finn Allen (Southern Brave), Jordan Cox, Gus Atkinson (Oval Invincibles), Tom Helm (Birmingham Phoenix), Mason Crane, Adam Rossington (London Spirit), Josh Little (Manchester Originals), Daniel Sams, Samit Patel
  • Draft Picks: Roelof van de Merwe (Welsh Fire), Insanullah (Oval Invincibles), Miles Hammond (Birmingham Phoenix), Sam Hain, Brad Wheal (Trent Rockets)

6. Sixth Round Draft Pick (£40,000/$51,299)

  • Retentions: Wayne Parnell (Northern Superchargers), James Fuller, Alex Davies (Southern Brave), Danny Briggs (Oval Invincibles), Chris Benjamin (Birmingham Phoenix), Chris Wood, Ravi Bopara (London Spirit), Wayne Madsen, Tom Lammonby (Manchester Originals)
  • Draft Picks: Steve Eskinazi, Daniel Douthwaite (Welsh Fire), Bas de Leede (Northern Superchargers)

7. Seventh Round Draft Pick (£30,000/$38,475)

  • Draft Picks: Callum Parkinson (Northern Superchargers), Nathan Sowter (Oval Invincibles), George Scrimshaw (Welsh Fire), Joe Weatherley (Southern Brave), Dan Mousley (Birmingham Phoenix), Mitchell Stanley (Manchester Originals), Matt Carter

8. Wildcard Pick (£30,000/$38,475)

  • Daniel Bell-Drummond, Matt Critchley (London Spirit), Luke Wells Chris Cooke (Welsh Fire), Max Holden, Ben Raine (Manchester Originals), Ollie Robinson, Saif Zaib (Northern Superchargers), Tawanda Muyeye, Zak Chapell (Oval Invincibles), Tom Moores, John Turner (Trent Rockets), Jacob Bethell, Henry Brookes (Birmingham Phoenix), Jafer Chohan, Matt Fisher (Southern Brave)

*In previous years, only one wildcard was available for £50,000/$64,124. However, since Hundred 2023, there will be two wildcard picks for £30,000 each.

9. Centrally Contracted Players (£50,000-£125,000/ $64,124-$160,311)

  • Jonny Bairstow (Welsh Fire), Jofra Archer (Southern Brave), Ben Stokes (Northern Superchargers), Sam Curran (Oval Invincibles), Chris Woakes (Birmingham Phoenix), Mark Wood (Lond Spirit), Jos Buttler (Manchester Originals), Joe Root (Trent Rockets)

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Final Thoughts

The Hundred draft dynamics has turned out to be pretty uneven over the last few years.

As Freddie Wilde wrote, “there will be overseas players taken at £60,000 who are better players than domestic players at £125,000.” Although this year the imbalance has reduced, the uncertain player availability is a cause for concern.

Due to leagues turning out left & right, especially in the summer months & due to England’s internal conflict with the Counties, it is not a total certainty that Men’s Hundred will survive another couple of years.

Sources: How The Hundred Draft Really Works (Cricinfo), Squads (Cricinfo), Entire Draft List (ECB), Pay Freeze in 2023 (The Cricketer), Pay Increase in 2022 (Cricinfo)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a player in the Hundred in England?

The average salary of a player in the Hundred (Men’s Competition) is £58,823.53 or $75,440.29 (maximum 17 players in squad with a purse of £1,000,000 or $1,282,485).

Is The Hundred the richest cricket league in the world?

No, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the richest cricket league in the world. The Hundred (Men’s) is the fifth richest cricket league in the world (based on average player salary).

How much money does Joe Root earn in the Hundred in England?

Joe Root will earn £125,000 if he plays a full season. Otherwise, he will earn £50,000 for full season plus £5,000 for full season for each additional game.

Who was the most expensive player in The Hundred draft?

Adil Rashid, Harry Brook, Sunil Narine, Glenn Maxwell, etc. were the most expensive players. They each earned £125,000 ($160,311) as the first draft picks.

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