Kohli U-turn spells hassle; Poms’ nice possibility as Aussie wildcard provides ominous risk: T20 WC information
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Having waited 5 lengthy years for the 2021 International Cup, T20 cricket’s show off match is already again with the newest version beginning on Sunday (3pm AEDT).
Most effective 11 months have handed since Australia claimed its maiden males’s International T20 crown beneath lighting in Dubai, with Mitch Marsh and David Warner the heroes.
Now, after the shortest reign in match historical past, the power is on Australia to breed that magic — this time in entrance of its house fanatics.
Right here’s the whole thing you want to grasp in regards to the T20 International Cup, together with a team-by-team information, key gamers, and match explainer.
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INDIA
Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh. Standby gamers: Mohammad Shami, Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi, Deepak Chahar
ICC Score: 1
Key participant: Hardik Pandya
Why can/can’t they win?
Virat Kohli is again in shape at simply the fitting time, in spite of everything breaking a century drought that spanned greater than 1,000 days, whilst the country shall be hungry to compensate for a disastrous 2021 marketing campaign during which it didn’t get out of its workforce. There are some critically notable absentees, on the other hand. Ravindra Jadeja’s knee harm is a large blow to the workforce’s stability, whilst gun pacer Jasprit Bumrah could also be out with a again harm.
ENGLAND
Squad: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Mark Wooden, Alex Hales. Standby gamers: Liam Dawson, Richard Gleeson, Tymal Turbines
ICC Score: 2
Key participant: Liam Livingstone
Why can/can’t they win?
England nonetheless has probably the most ferocious batting line-ups in international cricket that shall be a drive to be reckoned with. Dawid Malan is in horrifying shape, whilst a line-up boasting Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Liam Livingstone can do a little critical injury. There’s an inherent possibility that includes England’s taste of cricket, on the other hand, that has crisis at all times simply lurking across the nook.
SOUTH AFRICA
Squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Reeza Hendricks, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Kagiso Rabada, Rillee Rossouw, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen. Standby Gamers: Bjorn Fortuin, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lizaad Williams
ICC Score: 3
Key participant: Tabraiz Shamsi
Why can/can’t they win?
The Proteas have taken some essential steps in T20 cricket because the ultimate version — a duration highlighted through its 2-1 victory over England clear of house. If truth be told, Australia most effective beat South Africa out of the gang ultimate yr on Web Run Price, whilst prerequisites down beneath will higher go well with the Proteas than the ones within the UAE. Shedding all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius to a thumb fracture will harm, whilst South Africa appear to have some way of at all times failing to ship at cricket International Cups, having by no means made the overall at both model.
PAKISTAN
Squad: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood, Usman Qadir. Standby Gamers: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris, Shahnawaz Dahani
ICC Score: 4
Key participant: Babar Azam
Why can/can’t they win?
There will have to be definitely that Pakistan has what it takes to head the entire approach. Ultimate yr, Pakistan had its frame and 3 limbs within the ultimate till Matthew Wade used to be dropped — then he hit three-consecutive sixes to tug the rug out from underneath the country. Previous to that, Pakistan used to be undefeated, having already crushed India and eventual finalists, New Zealand. Pakistan returns in nice well being, and has two of the sector’s 3 top-ranked batters; Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam. Its bowling shares could also be a bit skinny, regardless that, in particular with Shaheen Shah Afridi underdone after a long harm lay-off.
NEW ZEALAND
Squad: Kane Williamson (c), Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, Jimmy Neesham, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, Martin Guptill, Lachlan Ferguson, Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Trent Boult, Finn Allen
ICC Score: 5
Key participant: Trent Boult
Why can/can’t they win?
Oh so shut in 2021, New Zealand shall be pushed through the heartache of shedding ultimate yr’s ultimate to competitors Australia. The Black Caps also are one of the most shape facets of 2022 having gained 12 of 14 finished T20Is this yr. It will have to be stated, on the other hand, that almost all of the ones fits got here towards lower-ranked countries, whilst New Zealand’s hoodoo in Australia is a large worry. The country hasn’t gained a fit in Australia in any layout since 2011’s Hobart Take a look at.
AUSTRALIA
Squad: Aaron Finch (c), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa
ICC Score: 6
Key participant: David Warner
Why can/can’t they win?
Australia wasn’t intended to get on the subject of profitable within the UAE — in keeping with shape and the scores, this is — and have a look at how that became out. Australia is aware of how one can get it carried out within the grab and has arguably essentially the most ambitious bowling line-up of the match with Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa. Throw within the sensible type of Matthew Wade down the order, and the addition of T20 wildcard Tim David along 2021 International Cup heroes David Warner and Mitchell Marsh, and it’s transparent Australia can move the entire approach as soon as once more. That stated, Australia carries into the match some massive issues with the bat. Aaron Finch is a person beneath power, as is Glenn Maxwell who hasn’t scored massive in a while.
WEST INDIES
Squad: Nicholas Pooran (c), Rovman Powell, Yannic Cariah, Johnson Charles, Sheldon Cottrell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Kyle Mayers, Obed Mccoy, Raymon Reifer, Odean Smith, Shamarh Brooks
ICC Score: 7
Key participant: Nicholas Pooran
Why can/can’t they win?
True it feels awfully not likely that any country outdoor of that high six will win, however you will have to by no means totally depend out the West Indies. Few groups have embraced the sport’s shortest layout just like the West Indies have, whilst its combination of minor and enjoy will previous them in just right stead. You by no means know then they might catch hearth. Nevertheless, there’s a real loss of big-name stars nowadays, whilst there’s additionally the not-so-small topic of desiring to get out of spherical one first. Must they growth, the additional fits and acclimatisation might be become a bonus.
SRI LANKA
Squad: Dasun Shanaka (c), Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan. Standby Gamers: Ashen Bandara, Praveen Jayawickrema, Dinesh Chandimal, Binura Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando
ICC Score: 8
Key participant: Wanindu Hasaranga
Why can/can’t they win?
There’s a number of just right feeling with this workforce that would possibly’ve in spite of everything became the nook. Successful the Asia Cup ultimate month used to be a large fulfillment for a tender workforce that can have the arrogance it must punch with the heavyweights. Australian prerequisites, on the other hand, will most probably paintings towards the country that still has to grind out wins in spherical one to get a shot on the Tremendous 12s.
BANGLADESH
Squad: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Sabbir Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Afif Hossain, Mossadek Hossain, Litton Das, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Najmul Hossain, Nasum Ahmed. Standby gamers: Shoriful Islam, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Soumya Sarkar
ICC Score: 9
Key participant: Shakib Al Hasan
Why can/can’t they win?
Issues are taking a look a bit grim for Bangladesh this time round. Ranked 6th going into the ultimate T20 International Cup, Bangladesh is now 9th on the planet and used to be simply booted from the Asia Cup with out notching a unmarried win, shedding to Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. Extra just lately, the Tigers have misplaced consecutive video games to New Zealand and Pakistan. There are many issues, however groups should beware Shakib Al Hasan, who’s considered one of T20 cricket’s maximum esteemed gamers and has hit shape on the proper time.
AFGHANISTAN
Squad: Mohammad Nabi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai, Darwish Rasooli, Farid Ahmad Malik, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Naveen ul Haq, Qais Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Salim Safi, Usman Ghani. Standby gamers: Afsar Zazai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Rahmat Shah, Gulbadin Naib
ICC Score: 10
Key participant: Rashid Khan
Why can/can’t they win?
Afghanistan can slightly be referred to as a ‘lengthy shot’ at profitable the T20 International Cup, however that doesn’t imply it might’t create an dissatisfied or two alongside the way in which. The workforce is assured heading into the match having already pulled off a large dissatisfied on the Asia Cup, the place it burst into the Tremendous 4 level. That provides the aspect some the most important momentum — trip that a bit longer and also you by no means know the place it would take this aspect. Moreover, having the sector’s very best T20I spinner, Rashid Khan, who additionally has years of enjoy in Australian prerequisites, will surely assist.
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ZIMBABWE
Squad: Craig Ervine (c), Ryan Burl, Regis Chakabva, Tendai Chatara, Bradley Evans, Luke Jongwe, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Sean Williams. Standby Gamers: Tanaka Chivanga, Blameless Kaia, Kevin Kasuza, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Victor Nyauchi
ICC Score: 11
IRELAND
Squad: Andrew Balbirnie (c), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Fionn Hand, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Conor Olphert, Simi Singh, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Graham Hume
ICC Score: 12
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Squad: C P Rizwan (c), Vriitya Aravind, Chirag Suri, Muhammad Waseem, Basil Hameed, Aryan Lakra, Zawar Farid, Kashif Daud, Karthik Meiyappan, Ahmed Raza, Zahoor Khan, Junaid Siddique, Sabir Ali, Alishan Sharafu, Aayan Khan. Standby Gamers: Sultan Ahmed, Fahad Nawaz, Vishnu Sukumaran, Adithya Shetty, Sanchit Sharma
ICC Score: 13
NAMIBIA
Squad: Gerhard Erasmus (c), JJ Smit, Divan l. a. Cock, Stephan Baard, Nicol Loftie Eaton, Jan Frylinck, David Wiese, Ruben Trumpelmann, Zane Inexperienced, Bernard Scholtz, Tangeni Lungameni, Michael van Lingen, Ben Shikongo, Karl Birkenstock, Lohan Louwrens, Helao Ya France
ICC Score: 14
SCOTLAND
Squad: Richard Berrington (c), George Munsey, Michael Leask, Bradley Wheal, Chris Sole, Chris Greaves, Safyaan Sharif, Josh Davey, Matthew Move, Calum MacLeod, Hamza Tahir, Mark Watt, Brandon McMullen, Michael Jones, Craig Wallace
ICC Score: 15
NETHERLANDS
Squad: Scott Edwards (c), Colin Ackermann, Shariz Ahmad, Logan van Beek, Tom Cooper, Brandon Glover, Timm van der Gugten, Fred Klaassen, Bas de Leede, Paul van Meekeren, Roelof van der Merwe, Stephan Myburgh, Teja Nidamanuru, Max O’Dowd, Tim Pringle, Vikram Singh
ICC Score: 18
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HOW DOES THE FORMAT WORK?
Two teams of 4 will participate in a spherical robin in Spherical 1 to resolve who progresses via to the Tremendous 12 level. The highest two groups from each and every workforce will growth. Sri Lanka (eighth) and the West Indies (seventh) are the top-ranked countries in Spherical 1, whilst the remainder of the teams are shaped from qualifying effects.
The winner of Crew A and 2nd from Crew B move into the Tremendous 12’s Crew 1, whilst the Crew B winner and Crew A runner-up move into Crew 2. The 2 teams of six compete in every other spherical robin with the end two of each and every workforce going into the knockout level.
Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa all routinely certified for the Tremendous 12 level. The ones countries certified for the Tremendous 12 level through distinctive feature in their scores on November 15 2021. They are going to be joined through 4 Spherical 1 qualifiers.
Two semi-finals then happen, adopted through the overall.
GROUPS
Spherical 1
Crew A
Namibia, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, UAE
Crew B
Eire, Scotland, West Indies, Zimbabwe
Tremendous 12
Crew 1
Afghanistan, Australia, England, New Zealand, Crew A Winner, Crew B Runner-Up
Crew 2
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Crew A Runner-Up, Crew B Winner
AUSTRALIA’S T20 WORLD CUP 2022 FIXTURES (ALL TIMES AEDT)
October 22: vs New Zealand, SCG, 6pm
October 25: vs 1A, Optus Stadium, 10pm
October 28: vs England, MCG, 7pm
October 31: vs 2B, Gabba, 7pm
November 4: vs Afghanistan, Adelaide Oval, 7pm
Finals
November 9: Semi Ultimate 1, SCG, 7pm
November 10: Semi Ultimate 2, Adelaide Oval, 7pm
November 13: Ultimate, MCG, 7pm
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