Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri predicts India and Australia could cross 300 runs in T20 World Cup 2026. He also highlights the pressure on defending champions India playing at home.
Ravi Shastri: With the T20 World Cup 2026 set to begin on February 7, cricket fans across the globe are eagerly waiting to witness the Men in Blue in action. The prestigious tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, promises high-octane cricket, and former Indian cricketer and ex-coach Ravi Shastri has made some bold predictions about the upcoming event.
India and Australia Can Cross 300 Runs: Ravi Shastri’s Bold Claim
In an interview with ICC, Ravi Shastri named India and Australia as the teams most likely to breach the 300-run mark in the tournament. According to Ravi Shastri, the explosive batting line-ups of both teams, particularly at the top, make them frontrunners for record-breaking totals.
“I think Australia and India look like the teams to pass that 300-run mark. These are the two teams I would pick as the frontrunners to get this because of the kind of players both have. Very explosive, especially at the top, and if one guy gets 100 at the top, then you’re close to that 300,” Ravi Shastri stated.
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Pressure of Defending the Title at Home
Ravi Shastri also discussed the additional pressure India will face as defending champions playing on home soil. He emphasized that even a bad 10-15 minutes in a T20 match can turn the game around, and handling that pressure will be key to India’s success.
“When you’re defending your title and when you’re playing at home, there is pressure and it comes from nowhere. A bad 10 minutes or 15 minutes in a T20 game can decide the outcome. It’s how India handles that pressure and starts the tournament. If they start well, even if there’s a hiccup later, their batting depth can pull them out of it,” Shastri added.
India’s Chances in T20 World Cup 2026
India enters the T20 World Cup 2026 as one of the strongest sides, with a well-balanced squad featuring explosive hitters, experienced all-rounders, and match-winning bowlers. The team will aim to defend its title successfully in front of home fans, making every match crucial from the outset.
Cricket enthusiasts will be closely watching how India manages the pressure and whether Shastri’s predictions about the 300+ run games turn out to be accurate. With high expectations and explosive talent, the Men in Blue are poised to make the T20 World Cup 2026 a thrilling spectacle.
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