As one of the most exciting tournaments in the year’s cricket calendar approaches rapidly, fans all over the world prepare for the heated competition that is about to take the stadiums in the USA and West Indies by storm. Each team has come out to prove test mettle against the best in the world. With all the excitement and exhilaration surrounding the event, punters all over the world begin planning their bets for the matches.
Teams such as India, Australia, and England have always been strong contenders for tournaments like this. Their prowess on the international stage has been undeniable and we can be sure that they will bring their game-faces to the T20 World Cup as well. These teams have been sharpening their star players for this tournament specifically. With so much at stake, we can safely bet that these cricket giants will be stepping into the field to dominate every game.
However, setting the stronger teams aside, a few dark horses are in the tournament this year. A few of these countries do not have the same recognition as the more established teams. Teams like Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh have been going through a rough phase. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, hot off of their series against each other, start to feel the immense pressure that comes with a tournament of this caliber. Other teams like Namibia, Scotland, and Nepal hope to get their names out at the international level and experience what playing against the top dogs is like.
As the teams begin their preparation for this intense tournament, punters are looking to place their bets on the teams. So let’s get into our top predictions for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
- Accepts cryptocurrency and fiat currency
- Loads of live and pre-match betting options
- Good selection of bonuses and promotions
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 – Format
The T20 World Cup kicks off with 20 teams split into four groups of five. The teams will compete against each other within their respective groups. Each team will play a minimum of four matches against the other four teams in their group. Based on the result of each game, the teams will receive points. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8.
With two teams from four groups, we will have 8 teams heading into the Super 8, which is like the playoffs. In the Super 8, two more groups of four are formed and the teams will play against the teams in their group, just like the group stage. Each team will play three matches with their group.
The top two teams from each group of the Super 8 will go into the semi-finals, which will lead to the grand finals showdown between the two semi-final winners.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 – Group Stage Predictions
The group stage will have four groups, each with five teams. From the five teams, the top two will move on to the Super 8. The names of the teams based on which group they are is mentioned below:
Group – A
- India
- Pakistan
- Ireland
- USA
- Canada
Group – B
- Australia
- England
- Nambia
- Scotland
- Oman
Group – C
- West Indies
- New Zealand
- Afghanistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Uganda
Group – D
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Netherlands
- Nepal
From Group A, the strongest contenders include India and Pakistan. These two teams come from cricketing nations and have some of the strongest players in the tournament. The two South Asian giants are the only teams with experience, as the USA and Canada have nowhere near the same amount of experience and skill as them. Ireland has been playing for some time and can put up a decent fight, but that result is very unlikely against a team like India.
The situation in Group B is quite similar, as it is composed of two nations that have played cricket for decades and are considered to be the best out there. Australia and England are most definitely in the Top 5 strongest cricket teams in the world right now. They are drafted with teams that haven’t found enough success and skill to stand against them or teams that are absolutely new to the sport. Teams like Oman and Nambia don’t stand a chance against the English and Australian players.
Group C will be a bit tighter, as instead of having two clearly stronger teams, three teams of the five have the potential to reach the Super 8. However, even out of those three, it is highly likely that Afghanistan will have a tough time beating the West Indies and New Zealand. Therefore, having New Zealand and the West Indies as teams with the best odds of overcoming the group stage is the most probable outcome.
Group D is probably the tightest in the tournament. The top three teams South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh are all highly rated teams who have tons of experience in the global field. However, South Africa has one of the strongest squads in the entire tournament and is lonely to qualify easily. That leaves Bangladesh and Srik Lanka, two teams that will have to duke it out against each other while also maintaining their composure against the Netherlands and Nepal. Purely based on form and past results, Sri Lanka seems to be the team that will most likely join South Africa as Bangladesh is currently in very poor form.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 – Super 8 Predictions
From this point on predicting, the rest of the event becomes quite difficult as it is not possible to predict how the two Super 8 groups are going to look like. Based on our previous predictions the eight teams to make it so far are:
- India
- Pakistan
- West Indies
- New Zealand
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
These eight teams will be split into 2 groups of four, which will produce our four semi-finalists. Based on these team’s ratings in the ICC T20, we can tell that India, Australia, England, and South Africa are the top four strongest teams in the world. However, we have to consider the fact that the groupings may cause these teams to face off in their groups resulting in one of the top four being eliminated early. If you are betting on who the top eight teams out of the group stages might be, these are your best bets. Not just because of their ratings in T20 Cricket, but in terms of experience and performance over the years.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 - Semi-Finals and Finals Predictions
It is important to remember that there is a high possibility of the four semi-finalists not being the four highest-rated and strongest teams in T20 Cricket. However, if we are to stick to ratings, these four are the safest bets for teams to reach the semi-finals.
From this point, it all comes down to the teams being seeded against each other. Again, from the ICC ratings and odds in various markets, India and Australia have the best chances of booking their ticket to the finals in Barbados. It is highly likely that either one of the teams or even both may make it to the finals.
However, before settling for a deal, make sure you check out the tons of markets that are open and have similar deals. Consider all the options you can find and pick the one you feel the strongest about.