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T20 World Cup 2024

Published: 19 June 2024

T20 World Cup 2024: Can USA pull off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history? The men’s international team of the United States is on the verge of creating history in the T20 World Cup 2024. This came after the USA managed to come on top against Pakistan which was a big upset. They’ll secure their place in the Super 8s of the competition if they defeat the team of Ireland on 14th June 2024. Ireland might not be at their peak, but don't let the rankings fool you. A win here, and the USA will become the first American team to ever reach the knockout stages of an ICC tournament. This is uncharted territory for USA Cricket. The mere thought of them reaching the knockout stages of an ICC tournament would have sent shivers down the spines of even the most optimistic fans just a few weeks ago. The team qualified for this World Cup because they are the co-hosts of the tournament and are on the verge of knocking out superior teams in the group such as Pakistan (7th rank) and Ireland (11th rank) in the world. The underdog narrative is taking a victory lap, and we're loving every cheer! Can the USA keep this dream run alive and leave cricket commentators speechless? The answer lies in the upcoming clash against Ireland. The unthinkable might just be brewing! T20 World Cup 2024: Should Virat Kohli start at number 3? The man who wore the number 18 jersey for RCB and smashed his way to the IPL 2024 orange cap has gone frustratingly quiet in the ICC T20 World Cup. His scores of 1,4 and 0 are too far away from the class this batsman holds. This leads us to the big question. Should Virat Kohli start at number 3? Virat Kohli has been an instrumental part of the Indian Cricket Team all his years at the number 3 position. After all, that's where he carved his legend, becoming arguably the best white-ball cricketer the world has ever seen. But there are arguments against a reshuffle too. Opening alongside Rohit Sharma has provided some stability at the top of the order, and Rishabh Pant has blossomed at number 3, bringing a much-needed left-handed option and explosive intent. Dismantling this seemingly successful combination could be a gamble India might not be willing to take. Adding another layer to this debate is the possibility of playing the young gun Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top with Rohit Sharma. His being left-handed can also add the spice of left right-hand combination at the top. Ultimately, the decision rests with the Indian team management. They have a delicate balance to maintain – respecting Kohli's legacy while also prioritizing the team's immediate needs in this high-pressure tournament.