If India top their pool then they will not have to play the cross over match and moreover they will face a relatively easier opponent in quarter-final.
Temba Bavuma will lead the 16-member strong squad for the three-game ODI series, starting from January 27 onwards. These ODIs form a part of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League 2020-23, which carries qualification points for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, as per ICC
In an exhilarating contest, both teams failed to convert their respective penalty corners as India failed to make use of four in the match. The English team managed to create eight penalty corners but the hosts stood tall to deny them a goal.
The defeat to Argentina by a margin of 0-1 in their opening clash of the ongoing FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 hasn't affected the confidence and belief in the squad and the team will aim for a good outing against France in the next match.
The marquee Hockey event will be held in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13 to January 29. India are placed in Pool D along with England, Wales and Spain.