They are not favourites, but based on talent the Proteas are not among the underdogs either
The Proteas — the South African National Cricket Team — have a long and proud history of participating in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, the premier one-day international tournament in the sport.
The recent form of the Proteas has been encouraging, as they have won series against Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Ireland in 2021 and 2022. However, they also have some weaknesses that could hamper their chances of winning the World Cup. They lack depth and quality in their middle order, which could expose them to collapse if the top order fails. They also struggle to finish games under pressure, as evidenced by their infamous losses in the 1999, 2007, and 2015 World Cup semi-finals.
Based on their performance indicators, they are not among the most consistent or dominant teams in world cricket, as they have a win-loss ratio of 1.23 and a net run rate of 0.32 in ODIs since 2019. However, based on their potential and talent, they are not among the underdogs or outsiders either, as they have some of the best players in each department and can beat any team on their day.The betting opportunities that The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup represents for South Africans are enticing.
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