ICC T20 World Cup 2024: A preview of Group A
ICC T20 World Cup 2024: A preview of Group A
Twenty teams will compete for the most coveted title in Twenty20 International Cricket (T20I) when the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 approaches.
Ireland will be included in Group A together with two neighbors, India and Pakistan, as well as the United States and Canada.
India
India is desperate to end their run of close calls in international competitions as they head into the T20 World Cup. In previous tournaments, they have been agonizingly close to winning, only to fall short at the last minute.
Now that their strong team is fully assembled, India is well-positioned to win the title again, which they last won in the 2007 inaugural tournament.
Now that their strong team is fully assembled, India is well-positioned to win the title again, which they last won in the 2007 inaugural tournament.
The team, led by the experienced Rohit Sharma, who is playing in his second T20 World Cup as captain, has a strong top-order lineup that includes players like Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli, and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant are both playing brilliantly right now, which gives Rohit and the team management a fun quandary when it comes to choosing the wicketkeeper for the World Cup campaign.
Players like Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube give India's all-around skill a further boost by giving the team depth and variety. With players like Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and others, the bowling unit has exceptional quality and a strong lineup.
In the opening match of the tournament, India plays Ireland on June 5. After that, attention is focused on the historic match against Pakistan in New York on June 9.
Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant are both playing brilliantly right now, which gives Rohit and the team management a fun quandary when it comes to choosing the wicketkeeper for the World Cup campaign.
Players like Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube give India's all-around skill a further boost by giving the team depth and variety. With players like Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and others, the bowling unit has exceptional quality and a strong lineup.
In the opening match of the tournament, India plays Ireland on June 5. After that, attention is focused on the historic match against Pakistan in New York on June 9.
Squad
Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma (c)
Fixtures
vs Ireland – Wed, June 5, 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
vs Pakistan – Sun, June 9, 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
vs USA – Wed, June 12, 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
vs Canada – Sat, June 15, 2024, Florida, 10:30 AM local time
Key Player – Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah, who was injured during the 2022 T20 World Cup, will be a valuable addition to the Indian team.
Following his return, Bumrah has demonstrated his worth to the team by taking 20 wickets in 11 matches at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, which will be played at home.
Even if the Mumbai Indians are having trouble in the Indian Premier League, he has had incredible T20 form, taking 20 wickets in 13 games for the squad.
Following his return, Bumrah has demonstrated his worth to the team by taking 20 wickets in 11 matches at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, which will be played at home.
Bumrah's skill set is endless, and his ability to change up his deliveries will be crucial in the particular circumstances of the USA and the Windies, where India will play their group stage matches.
Ricky Ponting discusses rumors during the interview process for the India coaching position as the country looks past the #T20WorldCup.
Ricky Ponting discusses rumors during the interview process for the India coaching position as the country looks past the #T20WorldCup.
Pakistan
Having made it to the semifinals and final of the last two T20 World Cups, Pakistan, like their Indian counterparts, has come agonizingly close to winning an ICC title.
With a strong desire to break their trophy drought, Babar Azam leads Pakistan into the forthcoming competition, motivated by the disappointment of recent close calls.
For many years, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, and Iftikhar Ahmed have been the cornerstones of Pakistan's batting lineup. Babar and Mohammad Rizwan will continue to provide support.
Along with a plethora of resources in the pace bowling area, Pakistan has a range of alternatives when it comes to spin bowling, including Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, and Abrar Ahmed.
With a strong desire to break their trophy drought, Babar Azam leads Pakistan into the forthcoming competition, motivated by the disappointment of recent close calls.
For many years, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, and Iftikhar Ahmed have been the cornerstones of Pakistan's batting lineup. Babar and Mohammad Rizwan will continue to provide support.
The green team, led by Shaheen Afridi, has a powerful speed battery that includes Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Abbas Afridi, and Haris Rauf.
Pakistan's first match is against co-hosts USA on June 6; the highly anticipated matchup is against India on June 9.
Squad
Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan
Fixtures
vs USA – Thu, June 6, 2024, Texas, 10:30 AM local time
vs India – Sun, June 9, 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
vs Canada – Tue, June 11, 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
vs Ireland – Sun, June 16, 2024, Florida, 10:30 AM local time
vs India – Sun, June 9, 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
vs Canada – Tue, June 11, 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
vs Ireland – Sun, June 16, 2024, Florida, 10:30 AM local time
Key Player – Babar Azam
Babar Azam has been through a difficult time lately. It started with Pakistan's poor performance in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, when they were eliminated early from the group stages after winning only four of their nine matches.
Since then, he was stripped of his captaincy and given back, with the duty of spearheading Pakistan's challenge at the T20 World Cup under the new management.
Babar has been a steady presence at the head of Pakistan's batting lineup, amassing 3987 runs at an amazing average of 41.10 and a strike rate of 129.91 in 118 matches. He has previous experience captaining Pakistan in ICC competitions; in the last two editions, he led the side to both the semifinal and championship games.
Since then, he was stripped of his captaincy and given back, with the duty of spearheading Pakistan's challenge at the T20 World Cup under the new management.
Babar has been a steady presence at the head of Pakistan's batting lineup, amassing 3987 runs at an amazing average of 41.10 and a strike rate of 129.91 in 118 matches. He has previous experience captaining Pakistan in ICC competitions; in the last two editions, he led the side to both the semifinal and championship games.
Although Babar's strike rate continues to draw criticism, his steady presence at the wicket has frequently created the foundation for Pakistan's recent victories, underscoring his significance to the team's results.
USA
As the USA earns their place as co-hosts of the competition and makes their inaugural appearance at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, they set out on a historic trip.
Since participating in the Champions Trophy group stages in 2004, this is their first major men's ICC event.
Along with Aaron Jones and Steven Taylor, Monank Patel will be a vital member of the USA batting lineup and will spearhead their historic campaign.
The USA's batting strength is further enhanced by the addition of Corey Anderson, a former international for New Zealand, who gives depth and experience to the middle order.
With the help of Saurabh Netravalkar and Milind Kumar, Ali Khan's comeback gives the USA's bowling attack a big boost.
Since participating in the Champions Trophy group stages in 2004, this is their first major men's ICC event.
Along with Aaron Jones and Steven Taylor, Monank Patel will be a vital member of the USA batting lineup and will spearhead their historic campaign.
The USA's batting strength is further enhanced by the addition of Corey Anderson, a former international for New Zealand, who gives depth and experience to the middle order.
On June 1, the USA will play their first T20 World Cup encounter against Canada, its neighbors. With a win, they hope to set the tone for a successful competition.
Squad
Monank Patel (c), Aaron Jones, Andries Gous, Corey Anderson, Ali Khan, Harmeet Singh, Jessy Singh, Milind Kumar, Nisarg Patel, Nitish Kumar, Noshtush Kenjige, Saurabh Nethralvakar, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir
Fixtures
vs Canada – Sat, June 1, 2024, Dallas, 7:30 PM local time
vs Pakistan – Thu, June 6, 2024, Texas, 10:30 AM local time
vs India – Wed, June 12, 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
vs Ireland – Fri, June 14, 2024, Florida, 10:30 AM local time
vs Pakistan – Thu, June 6, 2024, Texas, 10:30 AM local time
vs India – Wed, June 12, 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
vs Ireland – Fri, June 14, 2024, Florida, 10:30 AM local time
Key Player - Ali Khan
Ali Khan's comeback will delight the USA, as he was injured and missed the most recent five-match T20I series against Canada.
Khan has participated in both the Pakistan Super League and the Caribbean Premier League during his career as a traveling T20 player. After making his big debut in the USA towards the end of 2015, he became well-known in 2016 after getting Kumar Sangakkara dismissed with the very first ball he bowled for the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the CPL.
In the few T20Is that Khan has had for the USA, he has shown promise despite a career plagued by injuries. In just eight matches, he has taken nine wickets at an economy rate of 7.69.
Khan has participated in both the Pakistan Super League and the Caribbean Premier League during his career as a traveling T20 player. After making his big debut in the USA towards the end of 2015, he became well-known in 2016 after getting Kumar Sangakkara dismissed with the very first ball he bowled for the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the CPL.
In the few T20Is that Khan has had for the USA, he has shown promise despite a career plagued by injuries. In just eight matches, he has taken nine wickets at an economy rate of 7.69.
With a deadly yorker at his disposal, Khan now has a fantastic chance to establish himself on the international scene at the T20 globe Cup, which will be held in his native land, where he can show off his skills to the entire globe.
Ali Khan storms through Jersey for the USA, taking seven wickets.
Ali Khan storms through Jersey for the USA, taking seven wickets.
Canada
Canada will play in its first-ever ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2024, just as the United States of America.
Canada, meanwhile, is no stranger to the big stage, having participated in the 50-over World Cup three times in a row, in 1979, 2003, and 2011.
At the forthcoming competition, Canada's senior team, led by Saad Bin Zafar, will feature only four players under the age of thirty.
Canada, meanwhile, is no stranger to the big stage, having participated in the 50-over World Cup three times in a row, in 1979, 2003, and 2011.
At the forthcoming competition, Canada's senior team, led by Saad Bin Zafar, will feature only four players under the age of thirty.
On June 1st, Canada will play their first match of the T20 World Cup in Dallas against the co-hosts, the USA, starting their journey toward international glory.
Squad
Saad Bin Zafar (c), Aaron Johnson, Ravinderpal Singh, Navneet Dhaliwal, Kaleem Sana, Dilon Heyliger, Jeremy Gordon, Nikhil Dutta, Pargat Singh, Nicholas Kirton, Rayyankhan Pathan, Junaid Siddiqui, Dilpreet Bajwa, Shreyas Movva, Rishiv Joshi
Fixtures
vs USA – Sat, June 1, 2024, Dallas, 7:30 PM local time
vs Ireland – Fri, June 7, 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
vs Pakistan – Tue, June 11, 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
vs India – Sat, June 15, 2024, Florida, 10:30 AM local time
Key Player - Saad Bin Zafar
Leading the Canadian team in the forthcoming T20 World Cup as captain, batter, and bowler, Saad Bin Zafar is a vital member of the team.
Saad, the nation's second-most-capped T20I player, has a plethora of expertise that would be extremely beneficial to Canada on the grand stage.
Saad, a natural left-arm spinner, has taken the most wickets for Canada in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), with 43. Having amassed 272 runs in 19 innings at an average of 22.66 and a strike rate of 133.99, he is also a very skilled batsman.
In order for Canada to have a fantastic T20 World Cup debut, Saad Bin Zafar needs to be playing at his peak during the forthcoming competition.