Parthiv Patel Names Australia, Not Pakistan, as India's Toughest T20 World Cup 2026 Rival

• Former Indian wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel believes Australia will be India's toughest opponent in the T20 World Cup 2026.
• The T20 World Cup 2026 will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
• India is in Group A, facing USA, Namibia, Pakistan, and the Netherlands.
• Patel emphasized that defeating Australia is crucial for any team aiming to win a World Cup in any format.
• He also stated that Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson are a more dangerous opening pair than Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for India in T20Is, and Varun Chakaravarthy is the most difficult T20I spinner to face.

Why It Matters: Parthiv Patel identifies Australia as India's primary challenge for the T20 World Cup 2026, citing their consistent strength.