Team India
Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, Team India has secured the top spot in the ICC Men's T20 International Team Rankings with 264 rating points. Two-time champions West Indies have moved to fourth place. The 2021 champions Australia are in second place with 257 points, while the reigning champions England hold the third position with 254 points.
Detailed Analysis:
ICC Rankings:
-Top Teams:
- India: 264 rating points
- Australia: 257 rating points
- England: 254 rating points
- West Indies: Improved performance, moving to fourth place
- South Africa: Dropped to seventh place
- New Zealand: 250 points
- Pakistan: 244 points (ahead of South Africa on decimal calculations)
- South Africa: 244 points
The West Indies' strong performance in their domestic series before the tournament opener against Papua New Guinea on June 2 has positively impacted their ranking.
India's T20 World Cup Campaign:
- Match Schedule:
- June 5: India vs. Ireland, New York Stadium
- June 9: India vs. Pakistan (highly anticipated blockbuster match)
- June 12: India vs. USA (tournament co-host)
- June 15: India vs. Canada
India aims to end its ICC trophy drought, having last won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. Since then, India has reached several finals and semifinals across various ICC tournaments but has not secured a trophy.
Tournament Goals:
- India's primary objective in this T20 World Cup is to clinch the ICC trophy, a feat they haven't achieved since their 2013 ICC Champions Trophy victory. Despite consistent performances, the team has fallen short in crucial matches:
- 2013: ICC Champions Trophy winners
- 2015 & 2019: ODI World Cup semifinals
- 2021 & 2023: ICC World Test Championship finals
- 2014: T20 World Cup finals
- 2016 & 2022: T20 World Cup semifinals
With a strong team and strategic preparation, India is poised to make a significant impact in the T20 World Cup 2024.
