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Will the best team win?

The best team on paper does not always win; It is about playing the best cricket in the weeks that matter.

On pure cricketing merit, India is the best team in the World Cup, but that does not automatically mean they will win the World Cup. The history of the World Cup tells us that the best team has not always won; it's about playing the best cricket in the weeks that matter and, yes, once you are in the knock-out phase, it's about a few good hours of cricket and the trophy is yours.

When it comes to formats, India is best in the 50-over format, no matter what the conditions, but, before we

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