The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 promises an exhilarating clash as 20 teams vie for the coveted T20I cricket title. Group A, featuring Asian powerhouses India and Pakistan, along with co-hosts USA and Canada, and Ireland, sets the stage for thrilling contests.
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T20 World Cup 2024: Team-by-team preview of Group A
India
India enters the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 with a renewed determination to break their streak of near-misses in recent world events. Under the experienced leadership of Rohit Sharma, who is captaining the team for the second time in the T20 World Cup, India boasts a formidable squad. The top order features the explosive Yashasvi Jaiswal, the legendary Virat Kohli, and the dynamic Suryakumar Yadav.
The wicketkeeping duo of Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson adds depth, both being in excellent form, presenting a selection dilemma for the management. India's all-round capabilities are enhanced by Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube. The bowling attack, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, with support from Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav, ensures a well-rounded lineup.
Fixtures:
- vs Ireland – Wed, 5 June 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
- vs Pakistan – Sun, 9 June 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
- vs USA – Wed, 12 June 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
- vs Canada – Sat, 15 June 2024, Florida, 10:30 AM local time
Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
Pakistan
Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, arrives with a strong desire to claim an ICC trophy after coming close in previous editions. The batting lineup, anchored by Babar and Mohammad Rizwan, is further strengthened by talents like Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, and Iftikhar Ahmed.
Pakistan's bowling attack is diverse, featuring spinners Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, and Salman Agha, complemented by a potent pace battery led by Shaheen Afridi, with support from Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir, and Abbas Afridi.
Fixtures:
- vs USA – Thu, 6 June 2024, Texas, 10:30 AM local time
- vs India – Sun, 9 June 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
- vs Canada – Tue, 11 June 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
- vs Ireland – Sun, 16 June 2024, Florida, 10:30 AM local time
Squad: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Salman Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir, Abbas Afridi.
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Ireland
Ireland, under the new captaincy of Paul Stirling, is making their eighth consecutive appearance in the T20 World Cup. The team’s batting strength lies in the dynamic opening duo of Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie, supported by Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ross Adair, and Curtis Campher.
The bowling unit is led by Mark Adair and Josh Little, with support from Graham Hume, Barry McCarthy, and Craig Young. Spinners Ben White and Gareth Delany provide a balanced attack.
Fixtures:
- vs India – Wed, 5 June 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
- vs Canada – Fri, 7 June 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
- vs USA – Fri, 14 June 2024, Florida, 10:30 AM local time
- vs Pakistan – Sun, 16 June 2024, Florida, 10:30 AM local time
Squad: Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young.
USA
The USA marks their debut in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, co-hosting the event and aiming to make a significant impact. Led by Monank Patel, the team’s batting lineup is bolstered by Aaron Jones and Steven Taylor, with the experienced Corey Anderson adding depth.
Ali Khan, returning from injury, leads the bowling attack, supported by Saurabh Netravalkar and Milind Kumar.
Fixtures:
- vs Canada – Sat, 1 June 2024, Dallas, 7:30 PM local time
- vs Pakistan – Thu, 6 June 2024, Texas, 10:30 AM local time
- vs India – Wed, 12 June 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
- vs Ireland – Fri, 14 June 2024, Florida, 10:30 AM local time
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.
Canada
Canada also makes their T20 World Cup debut with a squad led by the veteran Saad Bin Zafar. The team, featuring experienced players with only a few under 30, includes uncapped batter Kanwarpal Tathgur and returning paceman Jeremy Gordon.
Fixtures:
- vs USA – Sat, 1 June 2024, Dallas, 7:30 PM local time
- vs Ireland – Fri, 7 June 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
- vs Pakistan – Tue, 11 June 2024, New York, 10:30 AM local time
- vs India – Sat, 15 June 2024, Florida, 10:30 AM local time
Squad: Saad Bin Zafar (c), Aaron Johnson, Dilon Heyliger, Dilpreet Bajwa, Harsh Thaker, Jeremy Gordon, Junaid Siddiqui, Kaleem Sana, Kanwarpal Tathgur, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Pargat Singh, Ravinderpal Singh, Rayyankhan Pathan, Shreyas Movva.
With such diverse and talented squads, Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is set to deliver exciting and closely contested matches. The fierce rivalry between India and Pakistan, combined with the aspirations of USA, Canada, and Ireland, ensures a thrilling group stage.
