T20 World Cup: Team-by-team guide and predictions as England and India bid to take Australia’s crown

The T20 World Cup begins on Sunday (Image: Getty)

England and India are among the many groups bidding to take Australia’s crown because the Twenty20 World Cup begins on Sunday.

The eighth version of the T20 World Cup will probably be held throughout Australia and see 16 groups battle it out to develop into champions within the shortest format of worldwide cricket.

Australia received their maiden T20 World Cup trophy within the United Arab Emirates final 12 months and can try to develop into the primary group to defend the title.

A triumph from the hosts would additionally see Australia develop into simply the second group to win the match greater than as soon as, following West Indies.

The Tremendous 12 stage will see two teams of six compete to complete within the prime two positions and qualify for the semi-finals.

Group A at present consists of Afghanistan, Australia, England and New Zealand, whereas Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and South Africa are in Group B.

However 4 extra groups will be part of the Tremendous 12 stage relying on the end result of a brief qualifying spherical.

Namibia, Netherlands, Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates are in Group 1 and Eire, Scotland, West Indies and Zimbabwe make up Group 2.

The winner and runner-up of Group 1 will be part of Tremendous 12 Group A and the winner and runner-up of Group 2 will be part of Tremendous 12 Group B.

SUPER 12, Group A

Squad: Jos Buttler (capt, wk), Moeen Ali, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Alex Hales, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Mark Wooden.

Finest efficiency: Champions (2010)

Star bowler: Mark Wooden

Prediction: Runners-up

The most effective T20 groups on this planet, England got here shut within the UAE final 12 months and will go effectively once more in additional beneficial situations. Jos Buttler-Alex Hales is probably the perfect opening partnership going, whereas Mark Wooden is bowling rockets. The place Ben Stokes bats – and the way he will get on – will probably be fascinating.

England look set to problem for the trophy (Image: Getty)

Squad: Aaron Finch (capt), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), David Warner, Adam Zampa.

Finest efficiency: Champions (2021)

Star bowler: Adam Zampa
Prediction: Semi-finals

The defending champions and hosts will count on to achieve the semi-finals on the very least. No apparent weaknesses and few groups have higher tempo assaults. Considerations have been raised about Aaron Finch’s type however David Warner stays a prime participant and Marcus Stoinis, Tim David and Matthew Wade full a powerful middle-order. Spinner Adam Zampa will play a key position within the center overs.

Australia received their first T20 World Cup final 12 months (Image: Getty)

Squad: Kane Williamson (capt), Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, Jimmy Neesham, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, Martin Guptill, Lockie Ferguson, Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Trent Boult, Finn Allen.

Finest efficiency: Runners-up (2021)

Star bowler: Trent Boult

Prediction: third in Group A

Reached the ultimate final day trip and can little question be aggressive once more. Regardless of by no means successful a white-ball match, New Zealand constantly punch above their weight throughout the codecs. They appear in need of explosive batters however there’s not an excessive amount of improper with the bowling assault, with the pacey Lockie Ferguson and skilful Trent Boult actual threats.

New Zealand typically punch above their weight (Image: Getty)

Squad: Mohammad Nabi (capt), Najibullah Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Darwish Rasooli, Farid Ahmad Malik, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Naveen ul Haq, Qais Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Salim Safi, Usman Ghani.

Finest efficiency: Tremendous 10s (2016)

Star bowler: Rashid Khan
Prediction: fifth in Group A

Afghanistan missed the primary two T20 World Cups however have been a mainstay since. They received’t make the knockout phases however might declare a scalp or two earlier than heading dwelling. Rashid Khan is the perfect spinner in white-ball cricket and Mujeeb Ur Rahman isn’t too far behind. Their struggles are usually with the bat though a number of gamers are bettering and Rahmanullah Gurbaz can go large.

Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan is the perfect spinner on this planet (Image: Getty)

SUPER 12, Group B

Squad: Rohit Sharma (capt), Rishabh Pant (wk), Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Dinesh Karthik, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suryakumar Yadav, R Ashwin, Harshal Patel, Deepak Hooda, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh.

Finest efficiency: Champions (2007)
Star bowler: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Prediction: Champions

India have largely underperformed in ICC occasions however have an amazing likelihood to win their second T20 World Cup. The batting line-up is sensible – Suryakumar Yadav is probably the perfect batter on this planet on this format – and the bowling assault has nice selection. Dropping Jasprit Bumrah to damage is a big blow.

India received the primary T20 World Cup again in 2007 (Image: Getty)

Squad: Babar Azam (capt), Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood, Usman Qadir.

Finest efficiency: Champions (2009)
Star bowler: Shaheen Shah Afridi
Prediction: third in Group B

Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan are incredible however Pakistan’s weak middle-order was uncovered in a latest T20i sequence defeat to England. The bowling unit is greater than serviceable, with Shaheen Shah Afridi one of the crucial thrilling cricketers on this planet and Haris Rauf a gun on the demise. Pakistan will problem for the knockout phases however could also be too reliant on their admittedly in-form openers.

Babar Azam will hope to fireplace Pakistan to victory (Image: Getty)

Squad: Temba Bavuma (capt), Quinton de Kock (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Kagiso Rabada, Rillee Rossouw, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs.

Finest efficiency: Semi-finals (2009, 2014)
Star bowler: Kagiso Rabada
Prediction: Semi-finals

South Africa’s document in T20 World Cups doesn't learn effectively however this can be a well-rounded and succesful squad. Quinton de Kock and David Miller are going effectively with the bat and Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje present critical tempo. A semi-final isn't past them however they appear a contact behind the perfect groups within the match.

South Africa have largely struggled in T20 World Cups (Image: Getty)

Squad: Shakib Al Hasan (capt), Sabbir Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Afif Hossain, Mossadek Hossain, Litton Das, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Najmul Hossain, Nasum Ahmed.

Finest efficiency: Tremendous 8s (2007)
Star bowler: Shakib Al Hasan
Prediction: fifth in Group B

Bangladesh deserve credit score for qualifying for each T20 World Cup, though seven wins from 33 matches sums up their struggles within the match. Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will must be at his finest for the group to compete. They received’t be wherever close to the play-offs in unfavourable situations however can present a scare or two alongside the way in which.

Bangladesh rely closely on star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan (Image: Getty)

QUALIFIYING, Group A

Squad: Gerhard Erasmus (capt), JJ Smit, Divan la Cock, Stephen Baard, Nicol Loftie Eaton, Jan Frylinck, David Wiese, Ruben Trumpelmann, Zane Inexperienced, Bernard Scholtz, Tangeni Lungameni, Michael van Lingen, Ben Shikongo, Karl Birkenstock, Lohan Louwrens, Helao Ya France.

Prediction: third in Group A

Squad: Scott Edwards (capt, wk), Colin Ackermann, Shariz Ahmad, Logan van Beek, Tom Cooper, Brandon Glover, Timm van der Gugten, Fred Klaassen, Bas de Leede, Paul van Meekeren, Roelof van der Merwe, Stephan Myburgh, Teja Nidamanuru, Max O’Dowd, Tim Pringle, Vikram Singh.

Prediction: 2nd in Group A

Squad: Dasun Shanaka (capt), Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera (topic to health), Lahiru Kumara (topic to health), Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan.

Prediction: 1st in Group A

Squad: C P Rizwaan (capt), Vriitya Aravind, Chirag Suri, Muhammad Waseem, Basil Hameed, Aryan Lakra, Zawar Farid, Kashif Daud, Karthik Meiyappan, Ahmed Raza, Zahoor Khan, Junaid Siddique, Sabir Ali, Alishan Sharafu, Aayan Khan.

Prediction: 4th in Group A

QUALIFIYING, Group B

Squad: Nicholas Pooran (capt), *Shamarh Brooks, Yannic Cariah, Johnson Charles, Sheldon Cottrell, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Rovman Powell, Raymon Reifer, Odean Smith.

Prediction: 1st in Group B

Squad: Andrew Balbirnie (capt), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Fionn Hand, *Graham Hume, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Conor Olphert, Simi Singh, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker.

Prediction: 2nd in Group B

Squad: Craig Ervine (capt), Ryan Burl, Regis Chakabva, Tendai Chatara, Bradley Evans, Luke Jongwe, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Sean Williams.

Prediction: 4th in Group B

Squad: Richie Berrington (capt), Matthew Cross, George Munsey, Michael Leask, Brad Wheal, Chris Sole, Chris Greaves, Safyaan Sharif, Josh Davey, Calum MacLeod, Hamza Tahir, Mark Watt, Brandon McMullen, Michael Jones, Craig Wallace.

Prediction: third in Group B

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