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Can anyone stop Indian Juggernaut from lifting T20I World Cup 2026?

jnaveen1980 said:
Mnetally weak are playing phattu cricket like they never played cricket. Mentally strong guys take risks even if it cost their wicket. It is the team choke i would be worried about. ALl the teams are chokers.
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India will win most likely but he will fail.
 
Rsa
Pak
Nz

Can win. India is struggling against spin just scoring 7 rpo. Plus while defending if there's dew any team will loose
 
AamchiMumbaikar said:
Rsa
Pak
Nz

Can win. India is struggling against spin just scoring 7 rpo. Plus while defending if there's dew any team will loose
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India never wins tournament due to batting. It is the bowling of India that often determines their fate. India was absolutely domianting in 2023 world cup blowing apart teams with their bowling. Come final. Garbage stadium with garbage pitch. Dew killed us. Even on that pitch we had them at 43/3 plus Rohit had a brain freeze as captain. Most importantly we lost Pandya.
 
I don’t know if it’s the other teams that are much weaker or India is much too stronger. But yeah they’re looking good to win it again.
 
I hope they don't win. Inshallah they won't win.
Any team can win. India has not found it easy in this world cup.
USA would have beaten them had they not dropped that suryakumar yadav.
They will lose most likely in semis or final for that matter.
 
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Fast bowler6929 said:
I hope they don't win. Inshallah they won't win.
Any team can win. India has not found it easy in this world cup.
USA would have beaten them had they not dropped that suryakumar yadav.
They will lose most likely in semis or final for that matter.
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India can bowl opposition out for 100 if needed. They defended 30 off 30 with Miller and Klassen. lol It is pakistan that got lucky due to o dowd.
 
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India is in some form atm.. Will not be easy to beat them until their batting collapses.
 
India is unlikely to win the cup. They seem to be sleepwalking and most players seem to have already peaked before WC
 
India have a good chance of losing to South Africa. I also wouldn't be surprised if Windies beat them.

If India lose these 2 games, that would be amazing. :dav
 
SportsWarrior said:
India is unlikely to win the cup. They seem to be sleepwalking and most players seem to have already peaked before WC
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Ya i have a feeling they will slip up. But If INdian bowling brings their A game in every match they will be very hard to beat. If India faces again Pakistan in the semi final i would add Siraj who wreaked havoc in the asia cup final at the very same RPS with moving ball. If he finds any assistance he will wreck Pakistan.
 
First we have to focus on gettign out of this group successfully :) Can become an anti-climax if we lose to two teams.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
India can bowl opposition out for 100 if needed. They defended 30 off 30 with Miller and Klassen. lol It is pakistan that got lucky due to o dowd.
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If it wasn't for some drama baazi of Pant. I remember Klassen was giving an epic phainta to Axar. I have never seen anyone take on Indian spinners like that.
 
BDfanforever said:
If it wasn't for some drama baazi of Pant. I remember Klassen was giving an epic phainta to Axar. I have never seen anyone take on Indian spinners like that.
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Indian seamers did the job. In any match somebody will go for runs. Somebody will take wickets, SOmebody will be economical. IT is foolish to expect all 11 players in the team perform every match.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Indian seamers did the job. In any match somebody will go for runs. Somebody will take wickets, SOmebody will be economical. IT is foolish to expect all 11 players in the team perform every match.
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Axar only got the runrate going.sour grapes from the poster.
 
BDfanforever said:
If it wasn't for some drama baazi of Pant. I remember Klassen was giving an epic phainta to Axar. I have never seen anyone take on Indian spinners like that.
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Yup.

Also, Miller's dismissal was probably a six. It was inconclusive because cushion wasn't at the right spot.

Umpire gave it out (probably to save his job and not anger the Indian crowd). :inti
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Amir showed his gigantic ignorance about what batting is all about lol He should stick to talk about bowling. Abhishek was part of under-19 world cup team. He was part of the ODI side. He also played conventionally for 5 years before upskilling himself. WIthout doing basic research these kind of clownish comments unfailingly blew up on their faces many times. They were making fun of Suryavanshi exactly like this. These pak experts shouldn't talk about batting at all. It is often insanely amatuerish when they talk about technique. Even in the commentary box battign technique is explained way better by Indian commie than these Pakistan commies who have no clue about things like head position, feet position, feet pointing. Ashwin has better knowledge about batting technique those entire clown panels they have.
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Pakistanis know nothing about batting, in fact I suspect that they know nothing about anything. Very similar to Jon Snow in that regard. I wouldn't take their 'experts' seriously.
 
sweep_shot said:
Why do you continue to post this to me? This doesn't apply to me. I don't dress or behave like this. I am not a big nationalist. :inti

It is like teasing a fish about flying. Fish doesn't understand or care about flying. :inti
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Looking at how sensitive you get whenever you see that picture, I'm beginning to think that the guy crying profusely in that image is actually you... 😲

Also explains your bitter hatred and overall helplessness vis a vis India.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Ya i have a feeling they will slip up. But If INdian bowling brings their A game in every match they will be very hard to beat. If India faces again Pakistan in the semi final i would add Siraj who wreaked havoc in the asia cup final at the very same RPS with moving ball. If he finds any assistance he will wreck Pakistan.
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Oh yeah. If they play their best game there is no doubt they wil win. But from what I have seen they either seem over confident or there are few chinks in the batting which we need to sort out. Abhiskhek has hit bad patch at the wrong time m, Tilak never gives me confidence, Iyer would have been a much better choice, Bumrah form is up and down, Surya even with a improved form is past his prime, Axar and Pandy being mid and the whole team fielding is and catching is associate level. All this will back to bite them in a crucial match
 
SportsWarrior said:
Oh yeah. If they play their best game there is no doubt they wil win. But from what I have seen they either seem over confident or there are few chinks in the batting which we need to sort out. Abhiskhek has hit bad patch at the wrong time m, Tilak never gives me confidence, Iyer would have been a much better choice, Bumrah form is up and down, Surya even with a improved form is past his prime, Axar and Pandy being mid and the whole team fielding is and catching is associate level. All this will back to bite them in a crucial match
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Actually theoritically this is an inexperienced unit. India completely revamped after 2024 world cup win where as minus klassen this is more or less the same team for SA that played in 2024. They are way way more experienced by ever metric. QDK has won multiple IPLs playing for MI. Miller won IPl too for GT the very ground where he is going to take on India. Same goes for NZ. They are always very familiar with Indian conditions. These ttwo teams are my major worry. If they do well and still lose fair f*** to them. I have a feeling we might see a new winner this time. NZ or SA.
 
sweep_shot said:
Why do you continue to post this to me? This doesn't apply to me. I don't dress or behave like this. I am not a big nationalist. :inti

It is like teasing a fish about flying. Fish doesn't understand or care about flying. :inti
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Gets a reaction. Clearly touched a nerve. All Bangladeshis are pretty much same as in that iconic photo. And all Bangladeshis fans are like those fans who put up a beheaded poster of opposition captain. Pathetic losers and useless team with zero achievements
 
Mesozoic said:
Looking at how sensitive you get whenever you see that picture, I'm beginning to think that the guy crying profusely in that image is actually you... 😲

Also explains your bitter hatred and overall helplessness vis a vis India.
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He is 100% one of white shirt person, tiger or crying fan. In spirit all three and one of them in person
 
sweep_shot said:
India have a good chance of losing to South Africa. I also wouldn't be surprised if Windies beat them.

If India lose these 2 games, that would be amazing. :dav
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I have been right so far. :dav

Hopefully Windies will eliminate India.
 
It was bound to happen. Can't win every game in this fickle format. SA was a far superior side on the park. They had the right resources to take advantage of fragile form of Indian line up. Took them down. Hope India makes the next round.
 
Thursday's WI vs SA game ll determine India's fate. India needs to reset their team to perform well moving forward also.
 
The Bald Eagle said:
Sharing thoughts in a local TV show, Mohammad Amir shared his honest assessment on Abhishek Sharma and ICT's chances of lifting T20 World Cup 2026 trophy:

* "Except for the Pakistan match, the Indian batting line-up collapsed in every game. The way South Africa and the West Indies are playing, they can beat any team."
* "By whatever little I have seen, if you ask me honestly, I feel he is just a slogger. He has to go hard at every ball. The day he gets going, it's fine; otherwise, uske failure ke chances zyaada hain (The chances of his failure are high)."
* "He scores once in 8 innings. Otherwise, his scores are 10, 15, 0, and 20. I don't think he is technically sound."
* "Same for Abhishek. He wants every ball in the slot so he can hit. But at the bigger stages, or in ODIs, har ball lapete mein nahi le sakte (you cannot slog every ball in pressure cricket). International cricket will expose you."
* "Strong bowlers will always test your weakness and push you out of your comfort zone."
* "Unless he improves his offside game, he cannot progress."
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'Yuvraj Singh is his mentor': R Ashwin shushes Pakistan's Mohammad Amir over Abhishek's remarks

Ravichandran Ashwin has defended young India batter Abhishek Sharma after former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir labelled him “just a slogger” during the T20 World Cup.

Amir’s remark came after Abhishek was dismissed for three consecutive ducks in the group stage, questioning his technique and suggesting he lacked a defensive game.

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However, Abhishek answered critics in style during India’s Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, smashing 55 runs off just 30 balls as India piled up 256/4. His aggressive knock helped shift the narrative around his tournament.

Responding to Amir’s comments on his YouTube channel, Ashwin strongly disagreed.

“There is a video of Mohammad Amir doing the rounds, where he called Abhishek Sharma a slogger. I just want to make one thing clear: you can say anything about his game, but he is not a slogger. He has one of the most enviable bat swings in the game today. We all know Yuvraj Singh is his mentor,” said Ashwin on his YouTube channel.

“He has probably got a better bat swing than him as well. You cannot get a better bat swing than that. Whenever Abhishek strikes the ball, it goes very far. So people can mistake him for being a slogger. The one thing Abhishek has been guilty of is showing intent on every ball."

After the knock on Thursday, Abhishek also admitted he had been waiting for such a performance.

“It’s always great when you contribute to the team, and I was waiting for this moment for quite a long time now, so finally it’s happening. I’m really happy… I just wanted to spend some time at the pitch,” he said.
He also praised the team’s support.

“You have done this before as well, and your time is not so far. You just keep believing,” he revealed teammates had told him.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

R Ashwin shushes Pakistan's Mohammad Amir over 'slogger' remark against Abhishek Sharma | Cricket News - The Times of India

Cricket News: NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin has defended young India batter Abhishek Sharma after former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir labelled him “just a slogger”.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com timesofindia.indiatimes.com
 
We are not as strong a team as many think, but we are a decent side.
We have issues against playing spin, and our lack of consistent performers while chasing big totals is our weakness.
 
Cover Drive Six said:
We are not as strong a team as many think, but we are a decent side.
We have issues against playing spin, and our lack of consistent performers while chasing big totals is our weakness.
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These guys are T20 specialists. They don't play Tests or ODIs. So on tricky wickets they will find harder to adjust say a Markram or Rickleton adjust. India needed atleastna couple of long formst player in their set up. .6 Players are exclusive t20 specialists. India has been tremendously successful across the globe with this set up. So occasionally this unit make seriesnofnpoor choices and fold. This is where indian bowling has to step up
 

'Wish We Had 2-3 Like Him': Ex-Pakistan Star's Stunning Praise For India Batter​



Former Pakistan cricket team star Basit Ali blasted Mohammad Amir for his comments on India star batter Abhishek Sharma. Abhishek regained his form at the perfect time as the youngster slammed a brilliant half-century to guide his team to victory in the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand on Sunday. The India batter had a horrible start to the World Cup campaign with a hat-trick of ducks in the group stage and Amir went on to criticise him by calling him just a 'slogger'. However, Amir was proven wrong as India lost just one game in the tournament and Abhishek played a big role in their triumph in the final.

Ali was not pleased with the criticism that Abhishek faced during his disappointing run of form and the ex-Pakistan star went on to say that he wishes that his own national side has 2-3 players like the India youngster.

"Even if he has scored three ducks, form is temporary, but class is permanent. When people start giving such a classy player names, it honestly feels disappointing to me. The kind of names being thrown around… I just wish we had two or three players like him in our country as well," Ali said at TV show on ARY News.

After playing a crucial role in India's T20 World Cup final triumph against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, Abhishek Sharma revealed that unwavering faith from the team management helped him overcome a difficult phase during the tournament.

Reflecting on his struggles with form earlier in the competition, Abhishek admitted he had moments of self-doubt. “I mean, of course, but the one thing was very clear… the coach and the captain, they had the faith in me. And even I was doubting myself because it was not an easy tournament for me. I've never experienced this before, but still playing the first World Cup,” he said, speaking to the broadcasters after India sealed a victory in the summit clash.

The young opener said the belief from captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir kept him motivated despite the lean run. “Everyone was so, so much into me that you're going to win one game, one big game, one big game. So I was just doing my process, but it wasn't that easy as a young player… going through this phase.”

Abhishek also spoke emotionally about the support he received from teammates during the tournament. “I think I just love this team, the way they treated me in those days. It was… I've never felt it before.”

 
Ball Blazer said:

'Wish We Had 2-3 Like Him': Ex-Pakistan Star's Stunning Praise For India Batter​



Former Pakistan cricket team star Basit Ali blasted Mohammad Amir for his comments on India star batter Abhishek Sharma. Abhishek regained his form at the perfect time as the youngster slammed a brilliant half-century to guide his team to victory in the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand on Sunday. The India batter had a horrible start to the World Cup campaign with a hat-trick of ducks in the group stage and Amir went on to criticise him by calling him just a 'slogger'. However, Amir was proven wrong as India lost just one game in the tournament and Abhishek played a big role in their triumph in the final.

Ali was not pleased with the criticism that Abhishek faced during his disappointing run of form and the ex-Pakistan star went on to say that he wishes that his own national side has 2-3 players like the India youngster.

"Even if he has scored three ducks, form is temporary, but class is permanent. When people start giving such a classy player names, it honestly feels disappointing to me. The kind of names being thrown around… I just wish we had two or three players like him in our country as well," Ali said at TV show on ARY News.

After playing a crucial role in India's T20 World Cup final triumph against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, Abhishek Sharma revealed that unwavering faith from the team management helped him overcome a difficult phase during the tournament.

Reflecting on his struggles with form earlier in the competition, Abhishek admitted he had moments of self-doubt. “I mean, of course, but the one thing was very clear… the coach and the captain, they had the faith in me. And even I was doubting myself because it was not an easy tournament for me. I've never experienced this before, but still playing the first World Cup,” he said, speaking to the broadcasters after India sealed a victory in the summit clash.

The young opener said the belief from captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir kept him motivated despite the lean run. “Everyone was so, so much into me that you're going to win one game, one big game, one big game. So I was just doing my process, but it wasn't that easy as a young player… going through this phase.”

Abhishek also spoke emotionally about the support he received from teammates during the tournament. “I think I just love this team, the way they treated me in those days. It was… I've never felt it before.”

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Even Some fans also focus too much one-on-one match ups instead of team match ups. When he comes off he will win you the match within first 6 overs. Last 4 overs of power play yielded 80 runs mainly thanks to him.
 
Kriketer said:
When they are hyped more is when they come down crashing which is the case this time again. A strong T20 side but will choke in semis and we will see sooog and tears before hyping starts before next international tournament :afridi
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I'm seeing The Non Stop tears of pakistan fans since the start of the World T20. Pain is unreal for you guys. .. :kp
 
Kriketer said:
Lol over a T20 mickey mouse tournament at home.

Nice fixing of giving India batting first in all last 3 India games :afridi
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One dayers pyjama cricket. Pakistan finished 4th in a group of 4 in CT. If it is Mickey mouse why did Pakistan play the most T20 matches in 2025.

Two teams played the most T20s in 2025

Pakistan and Bangladesh prepared the most for the world cup. One team avoided humiliation as they would have lost all matches.


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jnaveen1980 said:
One dayers pyjama cricket. Pakistan finished 4th in a group of 4 in CT. If it is Mickey mouse why did Pakistan play the most T20 matches in 2025.

Two teams played the most T20s in 2025

Pakistan and Bangladesh prepared the most for the world cup. One team avoided humiliation as they would have lost all matches.


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wow Pak and BD played so many more matches than India..didn't realize that. yeah they came prepared. Pak also played in SL just before the world cup.. they are like Eng, perennially preparing never delivering. BD is BD, the most pathetic team. They escaped unharmed this time
 
Sachin fan said:
Fastest 50 in world t20s ever scored by Abhishek Sharma in the finals.
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Thank God Abhi played a match-winning innings in the final, otherwise people would have been talking too much about him.

He has silenced all his critics.

Thank for the Beautiful ABHI- SHEK.

:kp
 
One of the biggest reason India started winning was 8+3 combination. Before that it was always 7+4 wit. Since we started using that template India has been winning, managing odd hiccups . A 7+4 combination probably would have lost against USA or some other team.
 
RizwanT20Champ said:
Fully agree with this. They got blanked in tests and are useless in ODIs. NZ B beat them in India in ODIs lol.
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I think you of all people should know how stat padding in useless bilaterals have no relation with performance in actual world cups. How many t20 series did Pak win before the world cup?
 
GLORY OF '92 said:
Ugly innings full of edges.
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I recall one edged four, behind. But you obviously were covering your eyes when he produced some magical batting during one full over to consistently take the ball from well outside off to the legside, because the deep fielders were all on the offside.
 
They have been dominating in LOI for quite sometimes now. Even if they dont win every single tournaments, you could see them dominating in the league phase. Even in 2019 WC, they were quite dominant in league phase only to meet Matt Henry in the semifinal. They will be dominating till maybe Bumrah retires from ODI/T20.

However, once a number 1 Test Team, they may see some decline in Test after retirement of Kohli, Pujara, Jadaja, Ashwin. They will always struggle in SENA conditions though especially after retirement of Bumrah. I dont think IND will produce anyone like Kohli or Bumrah anytime soon.
 
BDfanforever said:
They have been dominating in LOI for quite sometimes now. Even if they dont win every single tournaments, you could see them dominating in the league phase. Even in 2019 WC, they were quite dominant in league phase only to meet Matt Henry in the semifinal. They will be dominating till maybe Bumrah retires from ODI/T20.

However, once a number 1 Test Team, they may see some decline in Test after retirement of Kohli, Pujara, Jadaja, Ashwin. They will always struggle in SENA conditions though especially after retirement of Bumrah. I dont think IND will produce anyone like Kohli or Bumrah anytime soon.
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India won 2 tests in England without Bumrah. Also won decider Gabba test with t20 bowlers india needs a core unit. Once settled they will.dominate in tests. You guys don't even know about many first class performers. Even against SA loss of Gill in both innings due to injury buried us. We played with 10 players.
 
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