Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 features a thrilling mix of cricketing powerhouses and spirited associates. England, the defending champions, and Australia, the 2021 winners, are joined by Namibia, Oman, and Scotland. With 20 teams divided into four groups of five, the top two sides from each group will progress to the Super Eight, leading to the knockout stages.
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T20 World Cup 2024: Team-by-team preview of Group B
Australia
Australia, despite falling short in the 2022 home T20 World Cup, remains a strong contender in this edition. The team, led by Mitchell Marsh, features players in top form, including Travis Head, who has been instrumental in recent ICC successes. Head's explosive performances in the IPL, where he scored over 500 runs at a strike rate above 200, make him a key player to watch.
Fixtures:
- vs Oman – Wed, 5 June 2024, Barbados, 08:30 PM Local
- vs England – Sat, 8 June 2024, Barbados, 01:00 PM Local
- vs Namibia – Tue, 11 June 2024, Antigua, 08:30 PM Local
- vs Scotland – Sat, 15 June 2024, St. Lucia, 08:30 PM Local
Squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.
England
England, the defending champions, will rely on their aggressive playing style. The return of Jofra Archer adds firepower to a well-rounded squad. Mark Wood, known for his raw pace, can disrupt opposition batters and will be a crucial player in England's campaign.
Fixtures:
- vs Scotland – Tue, 4 June 2024, Barbados, 10:30 AM Local
- vs Australia – Sat, 8 June 2024, Barbados, 01:00 PM Local
- vs Oman – Thu, 13 June 2024, Antigua, 03:00 PM Local
- vs Namibia – Sat, 15 June 2024, Antigua, 01:00 PM Local
Squad: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonathan Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, Mark Wood.
Namibia
Namibia's unbeaten run in the Africa Regional Qualifier earned them a spot in the T20 World Cup. The team, led by Gerhard Erasmus, features the experienced David Wiese, whose all-round abilities have been pivotal. Wiese's aggressive batting and clever bowling will be crucial for Namibia's success.
Fixtures:
- vs Oman – Sun, 2 June 2024, Barbados, 08:30 PM Local
- vs Scotland – Thu, 6 June 2024, Barbados, 03:00 PM Local
- vs Australia – Tue, 11 June 2024, Antigua, 08:30 PM Local
- vs England – Sat, 15 June 2024, Antigua, 01:00 PM Local
Squad: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green, Michael Van Lingen, Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Tangeni Lungameni, Niko Davin, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, JP Kotze, David Wiese, Bernard Scholtz, Malan Kruger, PD Blignaut.
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Group A
India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, USA
Group B
England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, Oman
Group C
New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, Papua New Guinea
Group D
South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Nepal pic.twitter.com/05nBSMSykP
Oman
Oman, the sole Asian side in the group, brings a blend of experience and youthful talent. Captain Aqib Ilyas, a top-order batter and skilled spinner, will be pivotal to their campaign. The presence of former captain Zeeshan Maqsood offers additional leadership support.
Fixtures:
- vs Namibia – Sun, 2 June 2024, Barbados, 08:30 PM Local
- vs Australia – Wed, 5 June 2024, Barbados, 08:30 PM Local
- vs Scotland – Sun, 9 June 2024, Antigua, 01:00 PM Local
- vs England – Thu, 13 June 2024, Antigua, 03:00 PM Local
Squad: Aqib Ilyas (c), Zeeshan Maqsood, Kashyap Prajapati, Pratik Athavale, Ayaan Khan, Shoaib Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Naseem Khushi, Mehran Khan, Bilal Khan, Rafiullah, Kaleemullah, Fayyaz Butt, Shakeel Ahmad, Khalid Kail. Reserves: Jatinder Singh, Samay Shrivastava, Sufyan Mehmood, Jay Odedra.
Scotland
Scotland, led by Richie Berrington, has players with significant global T20 experience. Left-arm spinner Mark Watt, known for his variations and strategic use of the crease, will be a key player. Scotland aims to replicate their ODI success against England in their T20I meeting.
Fixtures:
- vs England – Tue, 4 June 2024, Barbados, 10:30 AM Local
- vs Namibia – Thu, 6 June 2024, Barbados, 03:00 PM Local
- vs Oman – Sun, 9 June 2024, Antigua, 01:00 PM Local
- vs Australia – Sat, 15 June 2024, St. Lucia, 08:30 PM Local
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Squad: Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross, Brad Currie, Chris Greaves, Oli Hairs, Jack Jarvis, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole, Charlie Tear, Mark Watt, Brad Wheal.
With two recent world champions and three spirited associates, Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 promises intense competition and thrilling cricket. Each team brings unique strengths and strategies, making every match a must-watch event.
