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The T20 World Cup 2024, set to unfold from June 1st to 30th in the West Indies and the United States of America (USA), will mark a historic occasion with 20 teams vying for glory. In the buildup to this mega event, former England captain Michael Vaughan has made a notable prediction regarding the potential champion in the shortest and most electrifying format on the global stage.
T20 World Cup 2024: Michael Vaughan’s bold prediction
Vaughan, now adorned with the mantle of a cricket expert, has overlooked crowd favourites such as India and Pakistan, as well as the defending champions, England, when questioned about his top contender for the coveted title. He instead remained steadfast in his belief that Australia are the frontrunner to secure the top prize in the global showpiece event.
A formidable batting lineup
Expressing his views on the Club Prairie Fire podcast, Vaughan emphasized Australia’s potential victory in the upcoming world cup, attributing it to their formidable batting lineup. He asserted that in contemporary cricket, the need for anchors is obsolete, and Australia stands out with a lineup filled with power hitters. Vaughan added that, coupled with their diverse bowling options, Australia are likely to be the frontrunners for winning the tournament.
“I think the Aussies are going to win the World Cup. I do believe, obviously, they are the 50-over World Champions, but that, that batting lineup is ridiculous. That has got everything you need in T20 cricket. It’s the days of that, we were saying last week, the days of having a, a needler knocking it around has gone. They have just got power,” Vaughan said.
“Head, Warner, Marsh, Maxwell, Inglis, David, Wade. I’m sorry but that’s getting plenty. When you add into the bowling variations and obviously the, they’ve got the pace, they got spin, got plenty of options,” the 49-year-old concluded.
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Recent dominance
Australia emerged victorious in the T20 World Cup held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2021 under the captaincy of Aaron Finch. However, their home campaign in 2022 saw them falling short of reaching the semi-finals. Turning the tide, Australia showcased remarkable resilience, establishing themselves as the top side since 2023.
Within a remarkable six-month period, they secured triumphs in the World Test Championship (WTC) and the ODI World Cup in 2023. With Australian players currently in splendid form, the team will be determined to add another accolade to their cabinet, setting their sights on success in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
