Australia has always been a threat at ICC tournaments. And this year’s World T20 is no different. The reigning ODI champions have put out a strong squad to take on the defending champions England, for the title. Though in fairness the real challenger for Australia is likely to be India. A team that is no doubt hurting given what took place in the finals of the ICC World Cup 2023. So what are Australia’s chances at the forthcoming World T20? The answer may surprise you.
Australia’s Squad – A Solid Lineup
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Australia’s 15-man squad is filled with quality. The surprise omission of Steve Smith shows that the team is tilting towards power. With big hitters the likes of Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Travis Head among others. Led by another big hitter Mitchell Marsh who is the new captain. The leadership of Australia believes that having a rich selection of power players is the way forward in the shortest cricket format.
The power in the batting lineup is backed up with a dangerous bowling lineup led by world-beaters like Starc and Cummins. This a no-nonsense team that is been put in place to take on and win the World T20. India and other top contenders better watch out.
Australia – The Team to Beat?
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A lot of attention will naturally fall on India, with big-name players like Kohli and Pandya grabbing the attention. But upon closer inspection, Australia’s cricket team is definitively one of the strongest, or dare the strongest of the tournament. Man for man the team from down under can go up against any team and come out on top. And given the stellar record Australia has had in ICC tournaments, notably in finals, the odds, if one thinks about it, are in their favor.
While conditions in the Caribbean and the United States may prove to be an unknown quantity. But this not going to be the case for the team in yellow. Who, in case people forget won a World Cup there in 2007. However, what works in Australia’s favor are the challenges faced by its opponents.
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Who can Beat Australia in the World T20?
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An interesting question. For it takes us into the betting arena. However, if history is an indication, several points stand out. First a few teams, notably Pakistan, South Africa, and to some extent New Zealand have a terrible record against the Aussies in ICC tournaments. Next, arguably their biggest challenger Team India, is going in with some issues. Notably the batting form of the captain and vice-captain and the internal problems at their club: the Mumbai Indians.
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