Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia in T20 World Cup 2026. (Picture Credit: AFP)
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News1802-02-2026, 18:20

T20 World Cup 2026: Australia Remain Favourites Despite Recent Struggles

  • Australia, despite a recent whitewash against Pakistan, are considered strong contenders for the T20 World Cup 2026.
  • The team boasts an explosive batting lineup including Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, and captain Mitchell Marsh, well-suited for Indian wickets.
  • Key bowlers Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will be missed, but Adam Zampa leads a strong spin attack.
  • Historically, Australia has underperformed in T20 World Cups, but this edition offers a chance to silence critics.
  • Their squad includes experienced players like Josh Hazlewood and Marcus Stoinis, with a schedule featuring matches against Ireland, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and Oman.

Why It Matters: Despite recent setbacks, Australia's powerful batting and spin attack make them strong contenders for the T20 World Cup 2026.

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