Big-Ticket Cricket Lands in America as India Hunts for World Cup Title
The T20 World Cup burst onto the scene this Saturday in New York, with a record 20 teams vying for glory. Cricket's biggest stars will be on display, from perennial powerhouses like India and Australia to unpredictable underdogs and the ever-present hope of a giant-killing upset. India chases redemption after a string of close calls, while Australia looks to extend its championship legacy. Pakistan and the West Indies, known for their occasional stumbles under pressure, will be determined to avoid past pitfalls.
Defending champions England and South Africa too will be a force to be reckoned with, especially the latter. Boasting match-winners like Klaasen, Miller, de Kock, and Rabada, the Proteas are ready to roar.
It will be a ground-breaking event not just because of the sheer size of the draw but also because it officially marks cricket's big-ticket entry into the USA, which will host 16 of the 55 matches to be played across 29 days. The remaining 39 games will be held in the West Indies, including the Super 8 stage, the semifinals, and the final on June 29.