Will the defending champion win the T20 World Cup this year?

This can be rephrased as Having won the 2022 World Cup, England will be looking to retain their title this year. Jos Buttler will be the captain of the team; Ben Stokes is not in the squad, focusing on test cricket. The squad will then play a four-match T20 series against Pakistan. The players who are currently playing in the IPL will come to play this series before May 22.  

England Squad for T20 World Cup

Jos Buttler (C)

Moeen Ali

Jofra Archer

Jonathan Bairstow (WC)

Harry Brook

Sam Curran

Ben Duckett

Tom Hartley

Will Jacks

Chris Jordan

Liam Livingstone

Adil Rashid

Philip Salt

Reece Topley

Mark Wood

Important Players for England in the 2024 T20 World Cup

• Jos Buttler

Leading the way for England is Jos Buttler, also known as “Jos the Boss.” He’s currently in prime form, having scored two centuries while chasing in the IPL for the Rajasthan Royals, both times remaining unbeaten. His international T20 record is equally impressive, with 2927 runs at a strike rate exceeding 144 in 114 matches.

• Sam Curran

Sam Curran was the player of the series in the last World Cup and the player of the match in the final. England will expect a similar performance this time as well. He is currently captaining the Punjab Kings in the IPL. Till now, he has played 46 T20 international matches, in which he has scored 260 runs and taken 49 wickets.

• Jonathan Bairstow

Johny Bairstow will open for England in the T20 World Cup. Currently, he is playing in the IPL for the Punjab Kings. England selectors see him in good form. He has been selected for the England team. Till now, he has scored 1512 runs while playing 70 international T20 matches.

• Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer, who has not played in a competitive match since March 2023 due to a chronic elbow ailment, is now fully fit and ready to make his comeback in the England squad. Till now, he has played 15 T20 matches and taken only 18 wickets.

• Liam Livingstone

England’s finisher, Liam Livingstone, famous for his big hits, has had quite a good international career. He has scored 617 runs in his 38 T20 matches, and that too at a strike rate of 150. He also does spin bowling, and that’s why he is a very important player for his team. 

What can we expect from other players?

• Philip Salt

Philip Salt is performing very well for the Kolkata Knight Riders in this year’s IPL. Till now, he has scored 392 runs in 9 IPL matches, and that too at a strike rate of 180. Looking at this, he can also open for the England team. Till now, he has played 21 T20 international matches, in which he has scored 639 runs at a strike rate of 165.

• Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali is a batting all-rounder and right now he is playing IPL for the Chennai Super Kings. In 82 T20 matches, he scored 1154 runs and took 45 wickets as well. He has played 64 matches in the IPL so far, in which he has scored 1079 runs and taken 35 wickets.

• Adil Rashid

Adil Rashid is leading the spin department of the England team. The England team will have a lot of hopes for him. Till now, he has taken 107 wickets in 104 T20 matches. He is a well-experienced bowler. Moeen Ali and Liam Livingstone can also support him in the spin department. 

• Mark Wood

England’s bowling looks quite impressive; they have bowlers who can bowl at a speed of 150. One of them is Mark Wood, who can do this very easily. Till now, he has played 28 T20 matches and taken 45 wickets.

• Chris Jorden

At no. 7, bowling all-rounder Chris Jordan can come, who also bowls fast bowling. The England team will have a lot of expectations from Jordan after he returns after a long time. We hope he performs well in this T-20 World Cup.

Prediction

England is in Group B alongside Australia, Namibia, Scotland, and Oman. If we talk about the England team, they seem to be completely balanced. Along with batting, the team has become stronger due to the return of Jofra Archer to bowling. It can even be seen that the England team will be in the top 4 this time too. Like last time, this time, Josh Buttler is captaining the team, so he also has the experience with which he can lead the team forward to winning the title once again. England’s main competitor in the group stage is Australia.

England’s Schedule for T20 World Cup 2024

TEAM		TEAM	DATE	VENUE
England	vs	Scotland	June 4	Barbados
England	vs	Australia	June 5	Barbados
England	vs	Oman	June 14	Antigua
England	vs	Namibia	June 15	Antigua