The anticipation for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is palpable, as fans and experts eagerly await the international T20 spectacle set to take place in the USA and the Caribbean. As the tournament approaches, predictions and speculations about which teams will emerge victorious are rampant among cricket enthusiasts and pundits alike.
One notable voice joining the chorus of predictions is legendary Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon. Sharing his thoughts on the potential finalists, Lyon confidently backed his home team. “For the T20 final teams, I’m going with Australia obviously because I’m quite biased towards them,” Nathan Lyon admitted with a sheepish grin.
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When it came to selecting Australia’s opponent, Nathan Lyon made an intriguing choice. Instead of opting for traditional powerhouses like India, he predicted that Pakistan would make it to the final. “I think it will be… I’m going to go with Pakistan. In those conditions, quality spin bowlers but also electric batters like Babar Azam, will help,” he explained.
I think it will be…I’m going to go with Pakistan. In those conditions, quality spin bowlers but also electric batters like Babar Azam, will help,” added Nathan Lyon.
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Nathan Lyon’s belief in Pakistan stems from their balanced squad, featuring the formidable Babar Azam. Pakistan, semi-finalists in the 2022 T20 World Cup, are aiming to build on their previous performance. Their preparation includes a tightly contested T20I series against England. Despite currently trailing 1-0 in the four-match series, with two games washed out, Pakistan hopes to gain momentum from their final match before heading into the World Cup.
Australia, on the other hand, will enter the tournament as a formidable force, motivated by a desire to redeem themselves after missing out on the semi-finals in the previous T20 World Cup. The Aussies are buoyed by recent successes, including their World Test Championship victory and their impressive 2023 ODI World Cup title win.
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Under the leadership of skipper Pat Cummins, Australia aims to assert their dominance across all formats. With the stage set and teams gearing up, the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup promises to be a thrilling competition. Nathan Lyon’s predictions add to the excitement, as cricket fans worldwide eagerly await to see which teams will ultimately vie for international cricketing glory.
