In the ODI World Cup 2023, batters are taking advantage of flat tracks and having a great time. Bowlers aren’t getting much assistance from the pitches in this tournament but some extraordinary names utilised their talent and created some superb moments for themselves and their teams in the challenging conditions.

Unlike speedsters, spinners have received help from surfaces which has got them some success against batters. The third week winded up with Australia’s sensational victory against the Netherlands in Delhi. Following the action in the seven days, it’s essential to rate the performances put up by all bowling units in the third week of the competition.

Here are the ratings of all teams’ bowling performances in the third week&nbsp;

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1694188346157_Shakib-Al-Hasan.jpeg" alt="Shakib Al Hasan" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Shakib Al Hasan (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/odi-world-cup-2023-netherlands-vs-bangladesh-match-28-who-said-what/" title="Bangladesh " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bangladesh </strong></a>have put up a disastrous performance in this World Cup. The Shakib Al Hasan-led side hasn’t won any match after their six-wicket win against Afghanistan in their maiden game. In week three, they lost to two big sides India and South Africa due to their poor show in all departments of the game.

In the big match against India in Pune, the Bangla side were handed a seven-wicket defeat. Against India’s quality batting unit, Bangladesh bowlers looked completely out of colour and failed to defend 256 runs. Mehidy Hasan Miraz only put up some fight against the hosts, clinching the scalps of Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer. &nbsp;

Bangladesh next faced South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium and faced a 149-run loss. Bowling first against the Proteas, the Bangla bowlers leaked 382 runs in 50 overs. All their bowlers failed to stop South Africa batters from going ballistic at the iconic ground.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1698576358897_wawa.jpeg" alt="England" loading="lazy"><figcaption>England (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

England have emerged as one of the worst-performing teams in this World Cup. On India’s batting-friendly surfaces, England bowlers have been completely ineffective. In week three, South Africa vanquished the Jos Buttler-led team by 229 runs at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

This hammering became England’s biggest defeat in the One-Day International (ODI) format. In the crucial game, Jos Buttler elected to bowl first after winning the toss, and following this decision, England bowlers had the responsibility to take on South Africa’s batting unit with confidence.

However, English bowlers struggled on the batting paradise and gave away 399 runs in 50 overs. Adil Rashid pushed himself on the difficult pitch and took two wickets in his 10-over spell at an economy of 6.10. Except for Rashid, all other bowlers got beaten up mercilessly.&nbsp;

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1698247134434_Logan-van-Beek.jpeg" alt="Logan van Beek" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Logan van Beek. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)</figcaption>

The Netherlands have won only two games in this competition but their dedication towards the game is phenomenal. The Dutch side locked horns with Sri Lanka in the 19th game of the tournament. Scott Edwards and his men lost the game to the1996 champions but the Orange Army gave a tough time in the contest on several occasions.

Defending a decent total of 262 runs, the Dutch side dismissed the top-order batters Kusal Perera and Kusal Mendis early and returned into the game. In the end, Sri Lanka held their nerves and bagged a five-wicket win but the Netherlands’ fighting spirit was appreciated.

Aryan Dutt put up a disciplined show with the ball, picking up three wickets against Sri Lanka. Following the Sri Lanka challenge, the Dutch team got a 309-run beating from Australia in Delhi. Fielding first in the game, the Netherlands’ bowlers looked helpless and struggled to stop the flow of runs. After the first innings’ action, the Men in Orange splurged 399 runs.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1696608982356_Pakistan-Cricket-Team.jpeg" alt="Pakistan Cricket Team" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Pakistan Cricket Team. (Photo Source: Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)</figcaption>

Nothing is going in Pakistan’s favour in this World Cup. After their seven-wicket loss to the arch-rivals India, the Green Army’s confidence has shattered completely. Following the defeat against India,<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/icc-slaps-fine-on-pakistan-for-slow-over-rate-in-world-cup-match-versus-south-africa-2755/" title=" Pakistan" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> Pakistan</strong></a> team fans were expecting their side to make a comeback against Australia.

At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to bowl first. His decision backfired as the Aussie openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh completely outplayed Pakistan’s bowling unit with their spunky batting attitude. Both batters stitched a 259-run opening partnership which helped the Men in Yellow post 367 runs on the board.

Pakistan’s horrendous bowling show and fielding blunders cost the huge match by 61 runs. Pakistan bowlers faced severe criticism for failing to defend 283 runs against Afghanistan in Chennai. Except for Hasan Ali, all other bowlers struggled which led to the team’s eight-wicket loss.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1697472274055_Dilshan-Madushanka.jpeg" alt="Dilshan Madushanka" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Dilshan Madushanka. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)</figcaption>

After the difficult first two weeks, Sri Lanka played attacking cricket in the third week. In the absence of Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis led the team confidently against the Netherlands and guided the team to a comfortable five-wicket win with his captaincy at the EKANA Stadium. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Earlier, Mendis lost the toss to Scott Edwards and Sri Lanka took the field to field first. Kasun Rajitha stepped up in the must-win game and delivered an early breakthrough to the team in the first powerplay, claiming the scalps of Vikramjit Singh and Max O’Dowd. Rajitha got the support of Dilshan Madushanka, who also wreaked havoc on Dutch batters with his excellent bowling.

Both Rajitha and Madushanka took four wickets each while Maheesh Theekshana also scalped the big wicket of Edwards to fold the Dutch side on 262 runs in 49.4 overs. The fine work of bowlers emboldened Sri Lanka’s batters as they chased down the target with 10 balls remaining. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1697385821615_Afghanistan-cricket-team.jpeg" alt="Afghanistan Cricket Team" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Afghanistan Cricket Team. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)</figcaption>

Afghanistan succeeded in impressing cricket fans with their stunning performance in the tournament’s third week. After beating a quality side like England in Delhi, the Afghan team tasted success against another quality team. This time, they outclassed Pakistan by eight wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

This was their maiden win against the Men in Green in ODI cricket. In Afghanistan’s scintillating victory, their bowlers made a vital contribution. On Chennai’s turning track, Afghan spinners didn’t allow Pakistan batters to score runs at a rapid pace. Noor Ahmed, who was playing his debut World Cup game, bagged three wickets in the match and ended up as the leading wicket-taker in the game &nbsp;

Naveen-ul-Haq splurged 52 runs in his seven-over spell but claimed the important scalps of Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan. Mohammad Nabi showcased his experience with the ball, picking up Saud Shakeel’s wicket. Rashid Khan couldn’t take any wickets but delivered an economical 10-over spell of 0/41 to his team.

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<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1698495495285_New-Zealand2.jpeg" alt="New-Zealand" loading="lazy"><figcaption>New-Zealand. (Photo by Darrian Traynor-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)</figcaption>

New Zealand were handed their maiden defeat of this tournament against India at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium. The Black Caps lost to the Men in Blue by four wickets and this was the Kiwi side’s first defeat to India in the International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament after 20 years.

New Zealand batted first after losing the toss and scored 273 runs on the board, riding on Daryl Mitchell’s centurious knock and Rachin Ravindra’s superb half-century. Unlike the 2019 World Cup edition, New Zealand bowlers failed to build pressure on Indian batters.

Lockie Ferguson tried to bring his team back into the game, dismissing both openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill but in the end, he didn’t get success. Trent Boult and Matt Henry failed to produce magical spells. Mitchell Santner delivered an economical and wicket-taking spell (1/37 in 10 overs) to his team but his performance couldn’t make a huge difference.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1698576440574_sfdstr.jpeg" alt="Australia" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Australia (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-stats-mania/australia-vs-new-zealand-odi-world-cup-2023-match-27-stats-preview-of-players-records-and-approaching-milestones-2727/" title="Australia " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Australia </strong></a>are back in form after starting the tournament with two big losses. In the important game against Pakistan, the Aussies looked spectacular in all departments of the game and clinched a 62-run win. This was the Australian side’s second win in this competition.

On Bengaluru’s batting track, the Aussie batters gave their bowlers a mammoth total of 367 runs to defend. However, when the Pakistan openers Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq got set at the crease, the game started going away from the Aussie team’s hands. In the difficult situation, Marcus Stoinis didn’t lose faith and brought his team back into the contest with the key wickets of both openers.

Adam Zampa also held his nerves and took four wickets to steer his team to the magnificent win. After beating the Babar Azam-led side, Pat Cummins and his boys vanquished the Netherlands in Delhi. Saving a humongous total of 400, the Aussie bowlers bundled out the Dutch team on a paltry 90.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1698423958752_South-Africa-Team.jpeg" alt="South Africa" loading="lazy"><figcaption>South Africa. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)</figcaption>

South Africa have emerged as a surprise package in this World Cup. The Proteas were not considered the favourites to lift the trophy before the start of the competition but now they are looking extremely confident with their extraordinary performance. In week three, they played attacking cricket and pummelled England and Bangladesh at the Wankhede Stadium. &nbsp;

Against England, their batters looked exceptional to post 399 runs on the board. Following the marvellous show from the batters, the Protea bowlers also showcased their ruthless side. Joint efforts from all bowlers forced the English team to capitulate on 170 runs. In the end, Gerald Coetzee became the highest wicket-taker with three scalps. Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi also took two wickets apiece.

The Proteas continued their form against Bangladesh in the same venue. This time, their bowlers wrapped up the Bangla side on 233 runs while defending a mammoth total of 399 runs. Coetzee took a three-wicket haul for consecutive two games.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1698481162187_wa.jpeg" alt="IND team" loading="lazy"><figcaption>IND team (Photo Source: X/Twitter)</figcaption>

The Indian team is playing aggressive cricket in home conditions. After winning four games in a row, the Men in Blue continued their sensational form against New Zealand in Dharamshala. Team <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/odi-world-cup-2023-india-vs-england-weather-forecast-and-pitch-report-of-bharat-ratna-shri-atal-bihari-vajpayee-ekana-cricket-stadium/" title="India" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>India</strong></a> beat the Kiwi team by four wickets and brought cheers to the faces of their fans again.

In this victory, Virat Kohli contributed 95 runs but it was the bowlers who set the momentum with their wonderful performance. Mohammed Shami, who was playing his first game of the tournament, came heavily on the Kiwi batters and took a five-wicket haul. With this performance, he became the only India bowler to take a fifer twice in the World Cup tournaments.

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj also created problems for the Black Caps with their perfect line and length. Siraj sent dangerous Devon Conway back to the pavilion on a duck while Bumrah scripted Mark Chapman’s return on six. Kuldeep Yadav also chipped in with two wickets &nbsp; &nbsp;

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<p>In the ODI World Cup 2023, batters are taking advantage of flat tracks and having a great time. Bowlers aren’t getting much assistance from the pitches in this tournament but some extraordinary names utilised their talent and created some superb moments for themselves and their teams in the challenging conditions.</p>
<p>Unlike speedsters, spinners have received help from surfaces which has got them some success against batters. The third week winded up with Australia’s sensational victory against the Netherlands in Delhi. Following the action in the seven days, it’s essential to rate the performances put up by all bowling units in the third week of the competition.</p>
<h3>Here are the ratings of all teams’ bowling performances in the third week&nbsp;</h3>
<h3>10. Bangladesh- 4/10</h3>
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<figcaption>Shakib Al Hasan (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
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<p><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/odi-world-cup-2023-netherlands-vs-bangladesh-match-28-who-said-what/" title="Bangladesh " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bangladesh </strong></a>have put up a disastrous performance in this World Cup. The Shakib Al Hasan-led side hasn’t won any match after their six-wicket win against Afghanistan in their maiden game. In week three, they lost to two big sides India and South Africa due to their poor show in all departments of the game.</p>
<p>In the big match against India in Pune, the Bangla side were handed a seven-wicket defeat. Against India’s quality batting unit, Bangladesh bowlers looked completely out of colour and failed to defend 256 runs. Mehidy Hasan Miraz only put up some fight against the hosts, clinching the scalps of Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Bangladesh next faced South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium and faced a 149-run loss. Bowling first against the Proteas, the Bangla bowlers leaked 382 runs in 50 overs. All their bowlers failed to stop South Africa batters from going ballistic at the iconic ground.</p>
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<h3>9. England- 4/10</h3>
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<figcaption>England (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
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<p>England have emerged as one of the worst-performing teams in this World Cup. On India’s batting-friendly surfaces, England bowlers have been completely ineffective. In week three, South Africa vanquished the Jos Buttler-led team by 229 runs at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.</p>
<p>This hammering became England’s biggest defeat in the One-Day International (ODI) format. In the crucial game, Jos Buttler elected to bowl first after winning the toss, and following this decision, England bowlers had the responsibility to take on South Africa’s batting unit with confidence.</p>
<p>However, English bowlers struggled on the batting paradise and gave away 399 runs in 50 overs. Adil Rashid pushed himself on the difficult pitch and took two wickets in his 10-over spell at an economy of 6.10. Except for Rashid, all other bowlers got beaten up mercilessly.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>8. The Netherlands- 5/10</h3>
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<figcaption>Logan van Beek. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)</figcaption>
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<p>The Netherlands have won only two games in this competition but their dedication towards the game is phenomenal. The Dutch side locked horns with Sri Lanka in the 19th game of the tournament. Scott Edwards and his men lost the game to the1996 champions but the Orange Army gave a tough time in the contest on several occasions.</p>
<p>Defending a decent total of 262 runs, the Dutch side dismissed the top-order batters Kusal Perera and Kusal Mendis early and returned into the game. In the end, Sri Lanka held their nerves and bagged a five-wicket win but the Netherlands’ fighting spirit was appreciated.</p>
<p>Aryan Dutt put up a disciplined show with the ball, picking up three wickets against Sri Lanka. Following the Sri Lanka challenge, the Dutch team got a 309-run beating from Australia in Delhi. Fielding first in the game, the Netherlands’ bowlers looked helpless and struggled to stop the flow of runs. After the first innings’ action, the Men in Orange splurged 399 runs.</p>
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<h3>7. Pakistan- 5/10</h3>
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<figcaption>Pakistan Cricket Team. (Photo Source: Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>Nothing is going in Pakistan’s favour in this World Cup. After their seven-wicket loss to the arch-rivals India, the Green Army’s confidence has shattered completely. Following the defeat against India,<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/icc-slaps-fine-on-pakistan-for-slow-over-rate-in-world-cup-match-versus-south-africa-2755/" title=" Pakistan" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> Pakistan</strong></a> team fans were expecting their side to make a comeback against Australia.</p>
<p>At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to bowl first. His decision backfired as the Aussie openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh completely outplayed Pakistan’s bowling unit with their spunky batting attitude. Both batters stitched a 259-run opening partnership which helped the Men in Yellow post 367 runs on the board.</p>
<p>Pakistan’s horrendous bowling show and fielding blunders cost the huge match by 61 runs. Pakistan bowlers faced severe criticism for failing to defend 283 runs against Afghanistan in Chennai. Except for Hasan Ali, all other bowlers struggled which led to the team’s eight-wicket loss.</p>
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<h3>6. Sri Lanka- 6/10</h3>
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<figcaption>Dilshan Madushanka. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)</figcaption>
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<p>After the difficult first two weeks, Sri Lanka played attacking cricket in the third week. In the absence of Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis led the team confidently against the Netherlands and guided the team to a comfortable five-wicket win with his captaincy at the EKANA Stadium. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Earlier, Mendis lost the toss to Scott Edwards and Sri Lanka took the field to field first. Kasun Rajitha stepped up in the must-win game and delivered an early breakthrough to the team in the first powerplay, claiming the scalps of Vikramjit Singh and Max O’Dowd. Rajitha got the support of Dilshan Madushanka, who also wreaked havoc on Dutch batters with his excellent bowling.</p>
<p>Both Rajitha and Madushanka took four wickets each while Maheesh Theekshana also scalped the big wicket of Edwards to fold the Dutch side on 262 runs in 49.4 overs. The fine work of bowlers emboldened Sri Lanka’s batters as they chased down the target with 10 balls remaining. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
<p></p>
<h3>5. Afghanistan- 5/10</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1697385821615_Afghanistan-cricket-team.jpeg" alt="Afghanistan Cricket Team" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Afghanistan Cricket Team. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)</figcaption>
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<p>Afghanistan succeeded in impressing cricket fans with their stunning performance in the tournament’s third week. After beating a quality side like England in Delhi, the Afghan team tasted success against another quality team. This time, they outclassed Pakistan by eight wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.</p>
<p>This was their maiden win against the Men in Green in ODI cricket. In Afghanistan’s scintillating victory, their bowlers made a vital contribution. On Chennai’s turning track, Afghan spinners didn’t allow Pakistan batters to score runs at a rapid pace. Noor Ahmed, who was playing his debut World Cup game, bagged three wickets in the match and ended up as the leading wicket-taker in the game &nbsp;</p>
<p>Naveen-ul-Haq splurged 52 runs in his seven-over spell but claimed the important scalps of Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan. Mohammad Nabi showcased his experience with the ball, picking up Saud Shakeel’s wicket. Rashid Khan couldn’t take any wickets but delivered an economical 10-over spell of 0/41 to his team.</p>
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<h3>4. New Zealand- 8/10</h3>
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<figcaption>New-Zealand. (Photo by Darrian Traynor-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>New Zealand were handed their maiden defeat of this tournament against India at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium. The Black Caps lost to the Men in Blue by four wickets and this was the Kiwi side’s first defeat to India in the International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament after 20 years.</p>
<p>New Zealand batted first after losing the toss and scored 273 runs on the board, riding on Daryl Mitchell’s centurious knock and Rachin Ravindra’s superb half-century. Unlike the 2019 World Cup edition, New Zealand bowlers failed to build pressure on Indian batters.</p>
<p>Lockie Ferguson tried to bring his team back into the game, dismissing both openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill but in the end, he didn’t get success. Trent Boult and Matt Henry failed to produce magical spells. Mitchell Santner delivered an economical and wicket-taking spell (1/37 in 10 overs) to his team but his performance couldn’t make a huge difference.</p>
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<h3>3. Australia- 8.5/10</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1698576440574_sfdstr.jpeg" alt="Australia" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Australia (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
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<p><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-stats-mania/australia-vs-new-zealand-odi-world-cup-2023-match-27-stats-preview-of-players-records-and-approaching-milestones-2727/" title="Australia " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Australia </strong></a>are back in form after starting the tournament with two big losses. In the important game against Pakistan, the Aussies looked spectacular in all departments of the game and clinched a 62-run win. This was the Australian side’s second win in this competition.</p>
<p>On Bengaluru’s batting track, the Aussie batters gave their bowlers a mammoth total of 367 runs to defend. However, when the Pakistan openers Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq got set at the crease, the game started going away from the Aussie team’s hands. In the difficult situation, Marcus Stoinis didn’t lose faith and brought his team back into the contest with the key wickets of both openers.</p>
<p>Adam Zampa also held his nerves and took four wickets to steer his team to the magnificent win. After beating the Babar Azam-led side, Pat Cummins and his boys vanquished the Netherlands in Delhi. Saving a humongous total of 400, the Aussie bowlers bundled out the Dutch team on a paltry 90.</p>
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<h3>2. South Africa- 9/10</h3>
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<figcaption>South Africa. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)</figcaption>
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<p>South Africa have emerged as a surprise package in this World Cup. The Proteas were not considered the favourites to lift the trophy before the start of the competition but now they are looking extremely confident with their extraordinary performance. In week three, they played attacking cricket and pummelled England and Bangladesh at the Wankhede Stadium. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Against England, their batters looked exceptional to post 399 runs on the board. Following the marvellous show from the batters, the Protea bowlers also showcased their ruthless side. Joint efforts from all bowlers forced the English team to capitulate on 170 runs. In the end, Gerald Coetzee became the highest wicket-taker with three scalps. Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi also took two wickets apiece.</p>
<p>The Proteas continued their form against Bangladesh in the same venue. This time, their bowlers wrapped up the Bangla side on 233 runs while defending a mammoth total of 399 runs. Coetzee took a three-wicket haul for consecutive two games.</p>
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<h3>1. India- 9/10</h3>
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<figcaption>IND team (Photo Source: X/Twitter)</figcaption>
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<p>The Indian team is playing aggressive cricket in home conditions. After winning four games in a row, the Men in Blue continued their sensational form against New Zealand in Dharamshala. Team <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/odi-world-cup-2023-india-vs-england-weather-forecast-and-pitch-report-of-bharat-ratna-shri-atal-bihari-vajpayee-ekana-cricket-stadium/" title="India" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>India</strong></a> beat the Kiwi team by four wickets and brought cheers to the faces of their fans again.</p>
<p>In this victory, Virat Kohli contributed 95 runs but it was the bowlers who set the momentum with their wonderful performance. Mohammed Shami, who was playing his first game of the tournament, came heavily on the Kiwi batters and took a five-wicket haul. With this performance, he became the only India bowler to take a fifer twice in the World Cup tournaments.</p>
<p>Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj also created problems for the Black Caps with their perfect line and length. Siraj sent dangerous Devon Conway back to the pavilion on a duck while Bumrah scripted Mark Chapman’s return on six. Kuldeep Yadav also chipped in with two wickets &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
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<p>In the ODI World Cup 2023, batters are taking advantage of flat tracks and having a great time. Bowlers aren’t getting much assistance from the pitches in this tournament but some extraordinary names utilised their talent and created some superb moments for themselves and their teams in the challenging conditions.</p>
<p>Unlike speedsters, spinners have received help from surfaces which has got them some success against batters. The third week winded up with Australia’s sensational victory against the Netherlands in Delhi. Following the action in the seven days, it’s essential to rate the performances put up by all bowling units in the third week of the competition.</p>
<h3>Here are the ratings of all teams’ bowling performances in the third week&nbsp;</h3>
<h3>10. Bangladesh- 4/10</h3>
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<p><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/odi-world-cup-2023-netherlands-vs-bangladesh-match-28-who-said-what/" title="Bangladesh " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Bangladesh </strong></a>have put up a disastrous performance in this World Cup. The Shakib Al Hasan-led side hasn’t won any match after their six-wicket win against Afghanistan in their maiden game. In week three, they lost to two big sides India and South Africa due to their poor show in all departments of the game.</p>
<p>In the big match against India in Pune, the Bangla side were handed a seven-wicket defeat. Against India’s quality batting unit, Bangladesh bowlers looked completely out of colour and failed to defend 256 runs. Mehidy Hasan Miraz only put up some fight against the hosts, clinching the scalps of Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Bangladesh next faced South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium and faced a 149-run loss. Bowling first against the Proteas, the Bangla bowlers leaked 382 runs in 50 overs. All their bowlers failed to stop South Africa batters from going ballistic at the iconic ground.</p>
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<h3>9. England- 4/10</h3>
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<p>England have emerged as one of the worst-performing teams in this World Cup. On India’s batting-friendly surfaces, England bowlers have been completely ineffective. In week three, South Africa vanquished the Jos Buttler-led team by 229 runs at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.</p>
<p>This hammering became England’s biggest defeat in the One-Day International (ODI) format. In the crucial game, Jos Buttler elected to bowl first after winning the toss, and following this decision, England bowlers had the responsibility to take on South Africa’s batting unit with confidence.</p>
<p>However, English bowlers struggled on the batting paradise and gave away 399 runs in 50 overs. Adil Rashid pushed himself on the difficult pitch and took two wickets in his 10-over spell at an economy of 6.10. Except for Rashid, all other bowlers got beaten up mercilessly.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>8. The Netherlands- 5/10</h3>
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<p>The Netherlands have won only two games in this competition but their dedication towards the game is phenomenal. The Dutch side locked horns with Sri Lanka in the 19th game of the tournament. Scott Edwards and his men lost the game to the1996 champions but the Orange Army gave a tough time in the contest on several occasions.</p>
<p>Defending a decent total of 262 runs, the Dutch side dismissed the top-order batters Kusal Perera and Kusal Mendis early and returned into the game. In the end, Sri Lanka held their nerves and bagged a five-wicket win but the Netherlands’ fighting spirit was appreciated.</p>
<p>Aryan Dutt put up a disciplined show with the ball, picking up three wickets against Sri Lanka. Following the Sri Lanka challenge, the Dutch team got a 309-run beating from Australia in Delhi. Fielding first in the game, the Netherlands’ bowlers looked helpless and struggled to stop the flow of runs. After the first innings’ action, the Men in Orange splurged 399 runs.</p>
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<h3>7. Pakistan- 5/10</h3>
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<p>Nothing is going in Pakistan’s favour in this World Cup. After their seven-wicket loss to the arch-rivals India, the Green Army’s confidence has shattered completely. Following the defeat against India,<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/icc-slaps-fine-on-pakistan-for-slow-over-rate-in-world-cup-match-versus-south-africa-2755/" title=" Pakistan" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> Pakistan</strong></a> team fans were expecting their side to make a comeback against Australia.</p>
<p>At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to bowl first. His decision backfired as the Aussie openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh completely outplayed Pakistan’s bowling unit with their spunky batting attitude. Both batters stitched a 259-run opening partnership which helped the Men in Yellow post 367 runs on the board.</p>
<p>Pakistan’s horrendous bowling show and fielding blunders cost the huge match by 61 runs. Pakistan bowlers faced severe criticism for failing to defend 283 runs against Afghanistan in Chennai. Except for Hasan Ali, all other bowlers struggled which led to the team’s eight-wicket loss.</p>
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<h3>6. Sri Lanka- 6/10</h3>
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<p>After the difficult first two weeks, Sri Lanka played attacking cricket in the third week. In the absence of Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis led the team confidently against the Netherlands and guided the team to a comfortable five-wicket win with his captaincy at the EKANA Stadium. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Earlier, Mendis lost the toss to Scott Edwards and Sri Lanka took the field to field first. Kasun Rajitha stepped up in the must-win game and delivered an early breakthrough to the team in the first powerplay, claiming the scalps of Vikramjit Singh and Max O’Dowd. Rajitha got the support of Dilshan Madushanka, who also wreaked havoc on Dutch batters with his excellent bowling.</p>
<p>Both Rajitha and Madushanka took four wickets each while Maheesh Theekshana also scalped the big wicket of Edwards to fold the Dutch side on 262 runs in 49.4 overs. The fine work of bowlers emboldened Sri Lanka’s batters as they chased down the target with 10 balls remaining. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
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<h3>5. Afghanistan- 5/10</h3>
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<p>Afghanistan succeeded in impressing cricket fans with their stunning performance in the tournament’s third week. After beating a quality side like England in Delhi, the Afghan team tasted success against another quality team. This time, they outclassed Pakistan by eight wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.</p>
<p>This was their maiden win against the Men in Green in ODI cricket. In Afghanistan’s scintillating victory, their bowlers made a vital contribution. On Chennai’s turning track, Afghan spinners didn’t allow Pakistan batters to score runs at a rapid pace. Noor Ahmed, who was playing his debut World Cup game, bagged three wickets in the match and ended up as the leading wicket-taker in the game &nbsp;</p>
<p>Naveen-ul-Haq splurged 52 runs in his seven-over spell but claimed the important scalps of Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan. Mohammad Nabi showcased his experience with the ball, picking up Saud Shakeel’s wicket. Rashid Khan couldn’t take any wickets but delivered an economical 10-over spell of 0/41 to his team.</p>
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<h3>4. New Zealand- 8/10</h3>
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<p>New Zealand were handed their maiden defeat of this tournament against India at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium. The Black Caps lost to the Men in Blue by four wickets and this was the Kiwi side’s first defeat to India in the International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament after 20 years.</p>
<p>New Zealand batted first after losing the toss and scored 273 runs on the board, riding on Daryl Mitchell’s centurious knock and Rachin Ravindra’s superb half-century. Unlike the 2019 World Cup edition, New Zealand bowlers failed to build pressure on Indian batters.</p>
<p>Lockie Ferguson tried to bring his team back into the game, dismissing both openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill but in the end, he didn’t get success. Trent Boult and Matt Henry failed to produce magical spells. Mitchell Santner delivered an economical and wicket-taking spell (1/37 in 10 overs) to his team but his performance couldn’t make a huge difference.</p>
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<h3>3. Australia- 8.5/10</h3>
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<p><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-stats-mania/australia-vs-new-zealand-odi-world-cup-2023-match-27-stats-preview-of-players-records-and-approaching-milestones-2727/" title="Australia " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Australia </strong></a>are back in form after starting the tournament with two big losses. In the important game against Pakistan, the Aussies looked spectacular in all departments of the game and clinched a 62-run win. This was the Australian side’s second win in this competition.</p>
<p>On Bengaluru’s batting track, the Aussie batters gave their bowlers a mammoth total of 367 runs to defend. However, when the Pakistan openers Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq got set at the crease, the game started going away from the Aussie team’s hands. In the difficult situation, Marcus Stoinis didn’t lose faith and brought his team back into the contest with the key wickets of both openers.</p>
<p>Adam Zampa also held his nerves and took four wickets to steer his team to the magnificent win. After beating the Babar Azam-led side, Pat Cummins and his boys vanquished the Netherlands in Delhi. Saving a humongous total of 400, the Aussie bowlers bundled out the Dutch team on a paltry 90.</p>
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<h3>2. South Africa- 9/10</h3>
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<p>South Africa have emerged as a surprise package in this World Cup. The Proteas were not considered the favourites to lift the trophy before the start of the competition but now they are looking extremely confident with their extraordinary performance. In week three, they played attacking cricket and pummelled England and Bangladesh at the Wankhede Stadium. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Against England, their batters looked exceptional to post 399 runs on the board. Following the marvellous show from the batters, the Protea bowlers also showcased their ruthless side. Joint efforts from all bowlers forced the English team to capitulate on 170 runs. In the end, Gerald Coetzee became the highest wicket-taker with three scalps. Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi also took two wickets apiece.</p>
<p>The Proteas continued their form against Bangladesh in the same venue. This time, their bowlers wrapped up the Bangla side on 233 runs while defending a mammoth total of 399 runs. Coetzee took a three-wicket haul for consecutive two games.</p>
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<h3>1. India- 9/10</h3>
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<p>The Indian team is playing aggressive cricket in home conditions. After winning four games in a row, the Men in Blue continued their sensational form against New Zealand in Dharamshala. Team <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/odi-world-cup-2023-india-vs-england-weather-forecast-and-pitch-report-of-bharat-ratna-shri-atal-bihari-vajpayee-ekana-cricket-stadium/" title="India" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>India</strong></a> beat the Kiwi team by four wickets and brought cheers to the faces of their fans again.</p>
<p>In this victory, Virat Kohli contributed 95 runs but it was the bowlers who set the momentum with their wonderful performance. Mohammed Shami, who was playing his first game of the tournament, came heavily on the Kiwi batters and took a five-wicket haul. With this performance, he became the only India bowler to take a fifer twice in the World Cup tournaments.</p>
<p>Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj also created problems for the Black Caps with their perfect line and length. Siraj sent dangerous Devon Conway back to the pavilion on a duck while Bumrah scripted Mark Chapman’s return on six. Kuldeep Yadav also chipped in with two wickets &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
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