Category Archives: T20 World Cup

Five of the Great T20 World Cup Upsets

With lowly-ranked teams always struggling to secure matches against more high-flying opponents, tournaments like the T20 World Cup always come with the promise of a potential upset. Here are my top five in the history of the tournament, with videos below or in embedded links for each match. Zimbabwe beat Australia (2007) While they won’tContinue reading “Five of the Great T20 World Cup Upsets”

Players to Watch in the First Round

Here is my player to watch from each First Round team. I’ve primarily picked younger players, and posted on Reddit to see what fellow posters think. Check that out if you want to join the discussion or comment below. Click their headings for their player profiles, and their names in the text for a videoContinue reading “Players to Watch in the First Round”

Group B First Round Previews

With all participating teams now releasing their finalised or at least preliminary squads for the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup, it’s time to analyse those selected to take part in the first part of the tournament, the First Round. Bangladesh headline Group B, arguably the weaker of the two groups, and have finalised their 15-manContinue reading “Group B First Round Previews”

T20 World Cup: First Round Team Previews and Predictions – Group A

With all participating teams now releasing their finalised or at least preliminary squads for the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup, it’s time to analyse those selected to take part in the first part of the tournament, the First Round. Sri Lanka are the highest ranking team in this group, and on reputation alone you wouldContinue reading “T20 World Cup: First Round Team Previews and Predictions – Group A”

The Week That Was Edition #2

England Back with a Bang A memorable all-round performance from Englannd has reignited their ongoing Test series against India, with the hosts winning the Third Test by an innings and 76 runs at Headingley last week. England’s pace bowlers were exquisite on Day 1, with James Anderson and Craig Overton taking three wickets each, whileContinue reading “The Week That Was Edition #2”

First Round sides prepare for valuable fixtures in lead-up to T20 World Cup

With the 2021 Men’s T20 World Cup now just 50 days away from beginning, many of the Associate teams competing in the First Round have organised some vital match practice before the tournament begins on October 17.  Ireland recently defeated Zimbabwe 3-2 in a five match T20 series, which is now being followed by threeContinue reading “First Round sides prepare for valuable fixtures in lead-up to T20 World Cup”

The Week that Was: Edition #1

Two all-time finishes as India, West Indies go 1-0 up Audiences around the world were treated to two gripping Test matches last week, with plenty of drama coming from both England vs India and West Indies vs Pakistan. After breaking the record for youngest West Indian to take a Test five-wicket haul, teenager Jayden Seales wasContinue reading “The Week that Was: Edition #1”