Two years after the 2020 tournament was postponed, Australia has finally been given the opportunity to host a T20 World Cup. The hosts have concerns, but they will be on the field to defend their title under accustomed circumstances. Will the Australians carry two players who are out of form in their starting six or can Glenn Maxwell and Aaron Finch regain their best form? Can Mitchell Starc continue to rule the ODI World Cup in the same manner? Is a bilateral series loss to England merely an anomaly, or are there more serious issues?
The reigning champions will have to deal with a number of competitors and dark horses in addition to their own internal issues.
The two favorites for the championship are England and New Zealand, with Afghanistan and potentially Sri Lanka also posing a threat. India will be aiming to break their ICC trophy drought in Group 2, and South Africa will be looking to put their showpiece event woes behind them. Pakistan, of course, is always a possibility.
Such inquiries should lead to an interesting tournament as the solutions are sought. The prized trophy will be awarded at the renowned MCG on November 13, providing individuals with the opportunity to become famous or achieve even greater heights.
Who will win the ICC tournament?
T20 World Cup 2022 Prediction
After Super 12 matches, only four teams to qualify to participate as semi finalists. But which teams will be Semi Finalists?
Here is the Prediction:
Australia, England, India, Pakistan
Australia, England, and New Zealand might very well tie for first place in Group 1 in terms of points. The host team and England have the best chances of making it out of the group, but New Zealand’s prior troubles in Australia are a concern. As was already noted, the quality teams from Afghanistan and Sri Lanka (possibly) can pose problems, but for both, finishing in the top two in Australia is a step too far.
The prior prediction indicated that Namibia, who finished second in Group A, and West Indies, who won Group B, would likely join Bangladesh in Group 2. India, Pakistan, and South Africa are obviously competing for the top two slots because it is tough to envisage any of these three winning enough games to finish in the top two.
India’s batting depth makes it impossible to ignore Jasprit Bumrah’s absence, even though it is a setback for them. Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz can win games for Pakistan with their bats, but Babar Azam’s team frequently needs a game to follow a specific pattern. The first step is for Babar and Mohammad Rizwan to run up top. Second, the outstanding Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, who are both a little short on playing time, will take wickets up front, which will also influence how they travel.
Winner: Australia
As previously said, the host nation is concerned about two out-of-shape players in the top six. However, Glenn Maxwell’s high potential and Aaron Finch’s leadership abilities can shine through. In addition, Australia frequently transforms into a different beast during World Cups, and if they manage to reach the semifinals of a domestic competition, they will be incredibly difficult to defeat.
Australia also has a strong batting lineup all the way down their order, as well as an experienced bowling attack. Along with Marcus Stoinis’ strength and Matthew Wade’s proficiency at finishing, Tim David’s presence offers another layer.
With players up top like David Warner and Mitchell Marsh, Australia should get enough strong foundations and will frequently be in a position to post high totals.
In the end, Australia will win the World Cup on November 13 thanks to their all-around talent, familiarity with the local circumstances, and World Cup track record.