Possible Openers for India in T20 WC 2024
The much-awaited ICC event is back and this time it is the ICC T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies. A total of 20 teams will take part in this prestigious tournament where four groups with five teams each will face off in the group stages of this T20 World Cup 2024. The tournament will start on June 1st and end on June 29th. India’s World Cup campaign kicks off on June 5 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York against Ireland.
Alongside India in Group A are Pakistan, Canada, and the co-hosts, the United States of America. The more time that passes before the major competition, the more people are talking about India’s T20 World Cup 2024 team. People are curious about who will make it to the final 15 for the T20 World Cup. But mainly there are multiple rumors surrounding the possible opening pair for India in the World Cup.
The contest will primarily be between Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, although speculation regarding Virat’s potential to open with Rohit for India in the T20 World Cup has been stoked by his recent success opening for RCB in TATA IPL 2024.
So let’s take a look at the best possible Opening combinations for India in the T20 World Cup;
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#3 Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill
In practically every format of the game, Rohit and Gill have opened the innings for India. However, with Virat Kohli not playing as much these days, Shubman Gill has been elevated to the No. 3 spot.
However, given that Jaiswal hasn’t been playing well in the IPL 2024, Gill’s chances of opening with Rohit again are quite likely to increase with Virat’s return to the squad. In this T20 World Cup, Gill will undoubtedly open alongside Rohit if he keeps up his good form.
#2 Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal
Rohit and Jaiswal made sensations on their most recent tours for India, demonstrating why they are dangerous openers in the modern game. Jaiswal has cemented his reputation in the Indian team with his outstanding innings. Due to intense competition, he must, nevertheless, perform well nearly always. As evidenced by the TATA IPL 2024, his bad play is losing him a spot in India’s playing XI for the T20 World Cup. It’s certain that Gill would be employed as an opener alongside Rohit if he keeps performing poorly and is benched.
#1 Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
In terms of performance, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the two commanders of the Indian cricket team, have always served as role models for the other players. In the TATA IPL 2024, Virat Kohli has started the innings for RCB, and his stats have been fantastic. Virat’s prowess as an opener has drawn attention from all around the world with 379 runs in eight innings.
With two young players on the team (Y Jaiswal and Shubman Gill), Virat Kohli will mostly take up his customary role and allow the youngsters to open with Rohit. However, anything can happen in this wonderful game of cricket, and if Kohli keeps playing this well, Indian captain Rohit might be persuaded to play alongside Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup.
Conclusion: What to Expect from the Indian Players in T20 WC
Virat’s form as an opener for RCB has created new options for the Indian team to consider, as Jaiswal and Shubman Gill have not lived up to expectations in this IPL so far. It remains to be seen, though, who Rohit will be playing alongside at the T20 World Cup in USA & West Indies.
