ICC World Cup 2019: 3 Potential Dark Horses in the Tournament 

One of the most promising sides in recent times, Afghanistan are the real dark horses for the world cup
One of the most promising sides in recent times, Afghanistan are the real dark horses for the world cup

Bangladesh

Bangladesh had the third most number of wins in 2018
Bangladesh had the third most number of wins in 2018

The Bangla tigers are no more a team that just makes up numbers in big tournaments. With quarter-final and semi-final appearances in the 2015 world cup and the 2017 champions trophy respectively, Bangladesh have grown to be one of the best teams from the subcontinent after India. The experienced quartet of Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib will be the key to their batting prowess.

With 13 wins from 20 games, Bangladesh were the third most successful team in 2018. Having excelled in the champions trophy two years ago, they do have the knowledge and experience required to succeed in the world cup in similar conditions. The fact that the pitches are not conducive to swing anymore adds to Bangladesh's strengths.

Due to consistency in the last 3 years, Bangladesh qualified for the world cup ahead of the West Indies. Also they have beaten the likes of Sri Lanka, West Indies, South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan and India in the last 3 years, though most of the wins were at home. And they are well on track to repeat some of those scintillating wins against the more fancied oppositions in the upcoming world cup.

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