There are total of 14 teams in Cricket world cup 2015. Out which 10 teams are regular ODI playing teams of ICC and rest 4 teams are qualifier teams of ICC world cricket league championship and ICC cricket world cup qualifier. ODI playing teams are : India, England, Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe. Qualifier teams are: Scotland, Ireland, Afghanistan & UAE.
14 teams has been divided into two Pools: Pool a and Pool B.
#1: England:
Despite coming runners up in 1979, 1987 and 1992, England is yet to win an ICC Cricket World Cup title. With a large ex-pat population in both Australia and New Zealand and the vocal support of the travelling �Barmy Army�, you can expect the English to bring strong support to make history in 2015. England is currently at 5th Place in ICC ODI Ranking.
England Team Past Performances:
- Reached to Quarter Finals in 2011
- Reached to Pool Stage (Super 8) in 2007
- Reached to Pool Stage in 2003
England will play its first world cup 2015 match on 14th February against Australia on Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia.
#2. India:
India's triumph in the ICC Cricket World Cup 1983 is still talked about today but it wasn�t until 2011, under Mahendra Singh Dhoni, that it repeated the feat at home in Mumbai. India beat co-hosts Sri Lanka in the final, leading to wide celebrations across the country. After its taste of glory in 2011, India will be out to claim back to back titles in 2015. India is currently at No.3 in ICC ODI Ranking.
Indian Team Past Performances:
- Winner of 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup
- Reached to Pool Stage in 2007
- Runners Up in World Cup 2003 Final
India will play its first world cup 2015 match on 15th February against Pakistan at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.
#3. Australia:
Australia has competed at each of the 10 editions of the ICC Cricket World Cup, winning the title four times - more than any other country. As co-hosts of the 2015 tournament, Australia will be out to wow the hometown fans and claim an unprecedented fifth World Cup title. Australia Ranks No-2 in the ICC ODI Rankings.
Australian Team Past Performances:
- 2011 Quarter Finals
- Winners in 2007 World Cup
- Winners in 2003 World Cup
- Winners in 1999 World Cup
Australia will play its first match against England on 14th Feb at Melbourne.
#4. South Africa:
After qualifying for the first time for ICC Cricket World Cup in 1992, South Africa has made it through to the knock-out stage in all bar one tournament (2003) but is yet to win. The team will be looking to take its performance one step further in 2015 by securing a spot in the final. South Africa ranking at No. 1 in ICC ODI Ranking.
South Africa Past Performances:
- Quarter Final in 2011
- Semi Final in 2007
- Pool Stage in 2003
South Africa will play its first match against Zimbabwe on 15th Feb, 2015 at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
#5. Sri Lanka:
A competitor since the inaugural tournament in 1975, Sri Lanka has seen success on the World Cup stage. It won the title in 1996, overpowering Australia in the final but was unable to repeat the feat in either 2007 or 2011 when it was defeated in the final by Australia and India respectively. Sri lanka ranking at No-4 in ICC ODI Ranking.
Sri Lanka Past Performances:
- Runners up in 2011
- Runners up in 2007
- Semi Finalist in 2003
Sri Lanka will Play its first match against New Zealand on 14th Feb, 2015 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
#6. New Zealand:
New Zealand will play proud co-host to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 and will be hoping that a home crowd advantage as well as past semi-final experience will help achieve its first finals appearance in the tournament. Can the home fan base motivate New Zealand to its best World Cup performance yet? New Zealand is Ranking at No. 7 in ICC ODI Rankings
New Zealand Past Performances:
- Semi-Finalist in 2011
- Semi-Finalist in 2007
- Pool Stage in 2003
New Zealand will Play its first match against Sri Lanka on 14th Feb, 2015 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
#7. Pakistan:
The last time the ICC Cricket World Cup was held in Australia and New Zealand, it was Pakistan which was crowned champion. After three successive appearances in the semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup, Pakistan made it one step further in 1992 when Imran Khan led his side to a 22-run win over England in the final at the MCG. It reached the final again in 1999 but failed to get out of the group stages in the last two competitions. Pakistan will be hoping for an encore of 1992 in 2015. Pakistan is Ranking at No.6 in ICC ODI Rankings.
Pakistan Past Performances:
- Semi-Finalist in 2011
- Pool Stage in 2007
- Pool Stage in 2003
Pakistan will play its first world cup 2015 match on 15th february against India at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.
#8. West Indies:
West Indies saw early success in the ICC Cricket World Cup winning the first two titles in 1975 and 1979 but since then has only featured twice in the knock-out stages, reaching the semi-finals in 1996 and the quarter-finals in 2011. West Indies is Ranking at No.8 in ICC ODI Rankings.
West Indies Past Performances:
- 2011 Quarter Finals
- 2007 Pool Stage
- 2003 Pool Stage
West Indies will play its first match against Ireland on 16t Feb, at Saxton Oval, Nelson.
#9. Bangladesh:
Bangladesh got a real taste of ICC Cricket World Cup action when it co-hosted the tournament in 2011, alongside India and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh qualified for its first ICC Cricket World Cup in 1999 where it shocked Pakistan in its last group match before making a creditable exit. Although its 2003 campaign went winless it bounced back in 2007 to achieve significant victories over India and South Africa. Bangladesh is Ranking at No.9 in ICC ODI Rankings.
Bangladesh Past Performances:
- 2011 Pool Stage
- 2007 Super 8
- 2003 Pool Stage
Bangladesh will play its first match against Afghanistan on 18th Feb, at Manuka Oval, Canberra.
#10. Zimbabwe:
Zimbabwe first joined the ICC Cricket World Cup in 1983 and became a full-member nation of the International Cricket Council in 1992. In 1999 and 2003 it made it through to the final �Super 6� but is yet to progress through to the knock-out stages of the tournament. Ranking at No. 10 in ICC ODI Rankings.
Zimbabwe Past Performances:
- 2011 Pool Stage
- 2007 Pool Stage
- 2003 Pool Stage Super 6
They will play their first match against South Africa on 15th Feb, Seddan park.
Other teams are:
Afghanistan - ranking at No. 11 in ICC Rankings
Ireland - ranking at No. 12 in ICC Rankings
Scotland - first appearance in world cup
UAE - Second appearance in world cup after playing in 1996 world cup and reached to pool stages only.
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