The reigning champions, India, have an array of batting talent, and the team will be looking to repeat its 2011 success, when they won against Sri Lanka in front of a home crowd in Mumbai.

However, home advantage could come into play this time around. The final will be held at the MCG in Melbourne (as indeed will Englands opening fixture, against Australia), so the local crowd will start the tournament with hopes high.

Other contenders include South Africa, who - despite regularly being among the pre-tournament favourites - have still never reached a World Cup final.

The full list of teams: England, South Africa, India, Australia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Afghanistan, Scotland, UAE.

India claim victory against Sri Lanka in Mumbai in 2011 (Photo: Getty)

Where are Englands fixtures?

England will be playing them at venues in both Australia and New Zealand. The full list is as follows:

February 14: England v Australia at the MCG, Melbourne, Australia

About the venue city: It's a sports-obsessed, cultural city, which was recently rated as the world's most liveable. Telegraph Travel's expert, Cristian Bonetto writes that the city: "... is Australia's undisputed cool kid. The other capitals might fawn over their Melbourne-style cafes, bars and laneways, but only Melbourne delivers the real deal."

Read more: Melbourne travel guide

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