Irfan Pathan: 'Terrifying' Indian Team Unbeatable for T20 World Cup 2026 Title Defense

• Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan expressed strong confidence in India's chances for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, calling the team 'terrifying' and 'unbeatable'.
• Pathan's comments followed India's dominant 8-wicket victory over New Zealand in the third T20I at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, securing an unassailable 3-0 series lead.
• India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, chased down New Zealand's 153/9 in just 10 overs, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 68* off 20 balls and Suryakumar Yadav 57* off 26 balls.
• Pathan highlighted India's aggressive batting approach, which he believes sends a warning to major teams like Australia, South Africa, England, and West Indies.
• India will co-host the 2026 T20 World Cup with Sri Lanka from February 7, aiming to retain the title won in 2024 under Rohit Sharma's captaincy.

Why It Matters: Irfan Pathan believes the Indian T20 team's aggressive play makes them 'terrifying' and nearly unbeatable for the 2026 World Cup.