The upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to happen between June 1st and thirtieth within the West Indies and the US of America (USA), will probably be a momentous occasion that includes 20 groups competing for victory. Main as much as this extremely anticipated match, former England skipper Michael Vaughan has made a noteworthy forecast concerning the doubtless semi-finalists on this fast-paced and thrilling international cricket spectacle.
Michael Vaughan’s daring prediction
Vaughan predicted that the defending champions, England, would attain the last-four stage of the upcoming ICC Males’s T20 World Cup. Alongside England, Vaughan felt that Australia, South Africa, and West Indies would additionally make the minimize for the semi-finals.
Consequently, the previous England captain felt that India, the winner of the inaugural T20 World Cup, wouldn’t make it previous the group phases.
“My 4 Semi finalists for the T20 WC … England, Australia, South Africa and the West Indies,” Vaughan posted on X.
My 4 Semi finalists for the T20 WC … England,Austrlalia,South Africa and the West Indies .. #T20WC2024
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) Could 1, 2024
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Efficiency of 4 groups chosen by Vaughan in T20 World Cup
Defending champions England have asserted their dominance within the shortest-form match twice, clinching victory in 2009 and 2022, underneath the astute management of Kevin Peterson and Jos Buttler, respectively. Their journey has additionally seen them as runners-up in 2016, falling agonizingly quick in opposition to West Indies within the closing showdown. Beneath the captaincy of Aaron Finch, Australia etched their title within the annals of cricket historical past by securing their maiden title in 2021, overcoming New Zealand in a gripping finale. Nonetheless, South Africa’s quest for ICC glory stays unfulfilled, with their solely knockout qualification within the T20 World Cup coming in 2014.
As for the host crew, West Indies has shone brightly, seizing victory on two events. They triumphed over Sri Lanka in 2012 and bested England in 2016, each underneath the inspiring management of Darren Sammy.
