Setting the stage for the biggest T20 spectacle yet, the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup is being co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States of America. This year will be in history as the tournament adopts a new configuration that involves 20 teams competing for the coveted trophy.
Cricket professionals and bookmakers have placed India on top among the contenders bound to win it. Former English captain Eoin Morgan described them as the strongest team in the competition, based on their squad depth and talent pool. Betting companies such as Dafabet also favor the Indian side to emerge champions at T20 World Cup 2024.
Having missed an opportunity to lift the 50-over title on home soil recently still burns within them, but this time, they are determined not to repeat the same mistake; rewriting history seems to be India’s main agenda now more than ever. There’s no doubt that they are good performers on big stages. Fans can get FREE T20 cricket World Cup betting predictions to know what India’s chances might look like at this particular event where participants were finalists in the 2023 World Cup final.
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Friday 27 Sept. 2024
What are India’s Chances?
India’s recent ICC outings have been somewhat of a mixed bag. Their run to the final in the 50-over World Cup last year showcased their ability to handle pressure at big tournaments, but they crashed out at group stages during the T20 World Cup 2022.
Rohit Sharma, an experienced leader with an exceptional record, is appointed to lead the team for T20 World Cup. His leadership skills, along with his vast knowledge of the game, are very important. Virat Kohli will be right beside him. He has never been hungrier for big runs than now, as he showed by finishing top among batsmen during IPL, where he also captains Bangalore
Suryakumar Yadav has been phenomenal ‘SKY’ struck four centuries in the last 18 months while maintaining over 200 strike rate per inning. Another outstanding batter is KL Rahul, who unfortunately, was not considered based on available information sources.
Even with the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian team does not completely weaken. India still has a strong bowling attack because there are other good bowlers apart from fast ones who can also perform better in these conditions, like spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and possibly Jadeja. Also, they have a few more quicks, namely Mohammed Shami, Prasidh Krishna etc. Some might surprise opposition teams with extra pace upfront, which might come in handy on such slow surfaces across the UAE.
India’s Schedule
| Date (IST) | Opponent | Venue |
| June 5, 2024 (2:30 PM) | Ireland | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, East Meadow, USA |
| June 9, 2024 (2:30 PM) | Pakistan | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, East Meadow, USA |
| June 12, 2024 (2:30 PM) | USA | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, East Meadow, USA |
| June 15, 2024 (2:30 PM) | Canada | Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, USA |
India’s Squad
Main Squad
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Hardik Pandya (Vice Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- Sanju Samson (WK)
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mohammed Siraj
Traveling Reserves
- Shubman Gill
- Rinku Singh
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Avesh Khan
Other Competitors
India might be the favourite but they will have to work hard for the T20 World Cup. The other teams are also very strong and cannot be taken lightly.
England
England has a powerful batting line up that is known for playing aggressively. Jos Buttler, who is currently the highest run scorer in ICC T20 Internationals and Liam Livingstone are the players who can change the game by themselves with their six-hitting ability. Their bowling attack lacks depth as compared to some other sides but it’s still good enough considering experience within this unit. However, they need more from all-rounder Ben Stokes if he is fit again.
Australia
Australia possesses the spirit of a fighter combined with two times winner’s well balanced squad. Their strength lies in the pace department where they have consistently topped wicket charts during T20I matches played so far by Hazlewood and Cummins. Although not explosive like England’s batting order this team can also boast having both young talents alongside experienced heads therefore everything seems to be under control for them. Key players for Australia include Hazlewood, Cummins, the explosive David Warner, and the versatile all-rounder Glenn Maxwell.
South Africa
South Africa is always considered to be the dark horse of any tournament. Though they may not have reached their potential in previous world events, there is no denying that on paper this side has great depth in all areas for cricket with particular emphasis given to the batting line up which consists of players like Markram and Hendricks among others. Both, who have been ranked within top 10 T20 batters rankings before so anything can happen when these two come together.
Prediction
India could be the winner of the T20 World Cup 2024. The team has got some great hitters like Suryakumar Yadav or KL Rahul who could really pull it off. For any game to be won Rohit Sharma should take the lead as Virat Kohli needs runs too. But this is going to be quite different from what we are used to because getting used to new conditions is everything.
Conclusion
India comes into the T20 World Cup 2024 as a favorite based on having a very strong batting line-up and their bowling attack being decently rounded. However, it won’t all be plain sailing for India as they try adjusting themselves against new environments while also dealing with teams like England, Australia, and South Africa. These upcoming matches are sure promises of exciting cricket at its best while countrymen strive towards bringing home what has now become one of most sought-after prizes in world sports – The T20 World Cup Trophy!
