Kane Williamson’s side are faltering as they move to Durham to meet England in their final group match

World’s new No 1 ODI side have not lost a one-dayer at Edgbaston since 2007 and have no intention of doing so just yet

Bangladesh hope their match-winning all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan can guide them to the latter stages of the World Cup

Their last World Cup triumph was 40 years ago but don’t write them off – Jason Holder leads a team able to shock the world

Having lost 24 of their last 28 completed ODIs, expectations are low and prospects are bleak

For the team who have suffered so many disappointments, Faf du Plessis and evergreen talents can make up for the past

Despite a run of defeats in 50-over games, there are reasons for optimism – not least the form of batsman Babar Azam and previous success in England

The Black Caps arrive with an experienced, balanced squad and the conditions should suit big hitters such as Martin Guptill who will be crucial to their chances

The 2011 winners have Virat Kohli and the world’s No 1 ranked ODI bowler leading an attack regarded as India’s best ever but they face a tough start and must avoid being ambushed

The hosts are, whisper it, among the favourites to lift the Cricket World Cup for the first time after a remarkable transformation but the burden of pressure is enormous

Bangladesh are still recovering from events in Christchurch but upset the West Indies three times in the past month to win their first one-day series final

Rejuvenated under Justin Langer, the champions are suddenly contenders again but must find a way to integrate Steve Smith and David Warner back into a winning side

Kicking off our pre-tournament series, we look at Afghanistan’s hopes for the Cricket World Cup under surprise new captain Gulbadin Naib