The ICC Males’s T20 World Cup will mark its ninth version in 2024, solidifying its standing because the world’s premier international T20 match. Since its inaugural occasion in 2007, which noticed India emerged victorious, the T20 World Cup has grown in stature and pleasure with every passing season.
Regardless of India’s triumph within the first version, they haven’t been in a position to raise the trophy once more. The match has seen varied groups showcasing their prowess, with the West Indies and England being notable for his or her a number of victories. The 2022 version witnessed Pakistan going through off in opposition to England within the closing, the place England clinched their second title, becoming a member of the West Indies as the one workforce to have received the T20 World Cup greater than as soon as. This upcoming match, co-hosted by the USA of America (USA) and West Indies, guarantees to be an exciting spectacle as groups from all over the world compete for the coveted trophy.
Mohammad Kaif’s semi-finalist prediction
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has made his predictions for the semi-finalists of the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2024. Kaif foresees India, New Zealand, West Indies and both Australia or Pakistan making it to the highest 4. His confidence in New Zealand’s consistency in ICC occasions is noteworthy. Regardless of typically being underestimated, New Zealand have a exceptional document of reaching the latter phases of main tournaments, demonstrating resilience and a knack for performing below stress. His point out of the West Indies highlighted the benefit of taking part in on dwelling soil, which could possibly be a big issue of their efficiency.
“One way or the other New Zealand discover their option to be within the prime 4; within the ICC occasions, you’ll be able to’t write them off so add New Zealand. I feel West Indies, since they’re taking part in at their dwelling, may be a harmful aspect,” Kaif was quoted as saying by PTI.
“I don’t know, perhaps Australia or Pakistan; one among them can come by. If Pakistan comes, then if we meet them within the semis or finals, will probably be nice, India vs. Pakistan finals, why not,” the 43-year-old added.
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India’s prospects within the T20 World Cup 2024
Kaif believed that the present Indian squad is stronger and extra balanced in comparison with the one which reached the semi-finals within the 2022 World Cup in Australia. He emphasised that the important thing issue on this optimism is India’s bolstered bowling assault, that includes skilled and efficient spinners resembling Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja. Moreover, the return of Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the earlier World Cup, is anticipated to considerably strengthen India’s bowling lineup.
“We’ve got a a lot better bowling assault in comparison with final time; we had Chahal however we couldn’t play him within the first XI. This 12 months we’ve Kuldeep Yadav, we’ve Axar Patel, Jadeja, good spinners. All very skilled and wicket-takers; they’ll change the sport on their day. Bumrah didn’t play final 12 months; he will likely be taking part in. I really feel he’s going to be a key participant on this World Cup,” Kaif concluded.
