As many as 16 teams are taking part in 2007 edition of World Cup.
The favorites is again Australia. However, with their recent form dip and losses to England and New Zealand, the gap between 1st and 2nd team has decreased. In fact, according to ICC Cricket Team Ratings, Australia has dropped down in its ranking for the 1st time to 2nd place. South Africa is the 1st placed team.
New Zeland with the number of all-rounders they have in the team look good to go to the semi-finals. West Indies has the home advantage and will be looking to enter the semi-finals.
India, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Pakistan - All teams are capable of reaching the semifinals.
Among the other teams, after all the years, Bangladesh looks decent and will be looking to do some upsets in the world cup. Kenya and Zimbabwe can be a handy team too.
