Cricket followers worldwide are eagerly anticipating the T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to happen within the West Indies and USA from June onwards. With an unprecedented 20 groups collaborating, the match guarantees to be a worldwide spectacle.
Match format and stakes
The collaborating groups will initially compete in 5 teams, every comprising 4 groups. The highest two groups from every group will advance to the Tremendous 8 stage, the place a fierce battle will unfold. Solely the highest eight groups will progress to this round-robin format, setting the stage for intense competitors.
Nasser Hussain’s daring prediction
Because the cricketing world gears up for the T20 World Cup, former England legend Nasser Hussain has shared his insights on the potential winners. Hussain, recognizing England’s present type and the affect of captain Jos Buttler, believes the crew has the potential to safe back-to-back titles. Nonetheless, he identified that England just isn’t enjoying significantly properly in the intervening time.
Regardless of acknowledging the aggressive nature of groups just like the West Indies and Pakistan, Hussain boldly predicted South Africa to clinch the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy.
“I have not thought too much about this actually…but I am going to go with South Africa. England are (reigning) champions, but not playing particularly well at the moment. It is in the Caribbean and the West Indies are going OK, then you have Pakistan, so can I choose all of these sides?. I am going to go for South Africa versus England in the final,” mentioned Nasser as quoted by ICC.
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Nasser explains purpose behind his choose
Highlighting the return of tempo duo Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala, Hussain sees them as potential game-changers for South Africa. He expressed optimism in regards to the depth, class, and expertise throughout the Proteas squad, citing the affect of their gamers’ growth within the SA20 competitors. He additionally emphasised the significance of Nortje’s health for the T20 World Cup and praised South Africa’s dynamic batting lineup.
“I think their (domestic) SA20 competition has really elevated some of their players and they have now got that depth and that class and that talent. I do not know where he is with his injury at the moment, but someone like Anrich Nortje is what they were missing maybe in those vital games, towards the end of the World Cup. So, I think maybe if Nortje can get fit for the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and with their dynamic batting line-up, I am going to look for South Africa,” added Nasser.