India enter as defending champions on home turf
The 2026 T20 World Cup is nearing, with India set to defend the title they won in 2024. The tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, giving the defending champions familiar conditions and strong home support.
With the event almost upon fans, attention has turned to which team can challenge India across a high-pressure, short-format competition where margins are tight and form can shift quickly.
BBC panel picks winners and standout performers
In a preview ahead of the tournament, the BBC’s Test Match Special team has released its predictions, including who is most likely to lift the trophy, along with selections for top run-scorers and leading wicket-takers.
Such forecasts typically weigh recent international performances, squad balance, match-ups, and the impact of local pitches and weather on batting and bowling.
The predictions add to pre-tournament discussions as teams finalise combinations and players look to peak at the right time in one of cricket’s most watched global events.
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