Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has made his predictions for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, surprising many by excluding India from his list of finalists. In a recent video, Lyon expressed his belief that the final match will be contested between Australia and Pakistan. He acknowledged his bias towards Australia but emphasized Pakistan’s strong performance potential, especially due to their quality spin bowlers and key player Babar Azam.
Lyon Highlights Pakistan’s Strengths
Lyon justified his prediction by highlighting the strengths of the Pakistani team. He pointed out their exceptional spin bowlers and the prowess of their batsmen, particularly mentioning Babar Azam. According to Lyon, the conditions of the tournament will favor Pakistan’s playing style, making them strong contenders for the final match.
Expectations for Record-Breaking Performances
Beyond his finalist predictions, Lyon also anticipated record-breaking performances in this year’s T20 World Cup. He suggested that the tournament might witness the highest total ever scored in a T20 International match. Lyon expressed confidence in Australia’s T20I skipper, Mitchell Marsh, predicting that Marsh will have an outstanding tournament due to his powerful batting and skillful bowling.
Experts’ Semi-Final Predictions
While Lyon’s prediction stirred discussions, other cricket experts have also shared their semi-final picks for the T20 World Cup 2024. Here’s a summary of their selections:
- Ambati Rayudu: India, England, New Zealand, South Africa
- Brian Lara: India, England, West Indies, Afghanistan
- Paul Collingwood: England, West Indies, Australia, India
- Sunil Gavaskar: India, Australia, England, West Indies
- Chris Morris: India, South Africa, Pakistan, Australia
- Matthew Hayden: Australia, India, England, South Africa
- Aaron Finch: India, Australia, England, West Indies
- Mohammad Kaif: India, Pakistan, Australia, England
- Tom Moody: Australia, India, South Africa, England
- S Sreesanth: India, Pakistan, Australia, England
Each expert has their own perspective, but Lyon’s choice of Australia and Pakistan adds an interesting twist to the anticipated outcomes of the tournament.
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