The Indian team is currently in hot form ahead of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. As the defending champions, the team will enter the title game as one of the favorites. We know that every team has two sides – positive and negative.

The positive side helps the team to succeed, and the negative side guides the team to progress. Team India was not an expectation either. This article will help readers find out the strengths and weaknesses of the Indian team ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

3 reasons why India will definitely not win the 2026 T20 World Cup:

1. Injury concerns for Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah:

The fear of injuries remains a constant threat for the Indian team. The hectic cricket schedule often leaves players injured, which can be fatal at crucial moments. For example, Hardik Pandya got injured during the 2025 Asia Cup.

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Jasprit Bumrah was also one of those influential players who had to deal with injuries. For a long-term tournament like the 2026 T20 World Cup, the team management has to manage the workload of each player to maintain average strength on paper. Tilak Varma, who underwent surgery, is yet to fully recover. In-form batsman Ishan Kishan also faced trouble during India’s T20I series against New Zealand, but it might not be too serious.

2. Sanju Samson vs. Ishan Kishan A battle that upset the balance of the team:

Gautam Gambhir and Co. have been actively searching for the best team combination. But did they hit the bullseye? The out-of-form Sanju Samson is a serious issue that needs to be discussed before the game. The pressure is on Samson as Ishan Kishan has performed well so far since his return from the national team. The battle between the two wicketkeepers and the batsmen was enough to disrupt the balance of the team.

3. On major occasions, too radical an approach may be counterproductive:

Indian batsmen tend to adopt a hyper-aggressive style of batting, which may look stylish and effective on a pitch suitable for batting, but is equally dangerous if a batsman fails to hit the ball in challenging situations. All batsmen need to be extra careful to avoid unnecessary situations.

5 reasons why India will definitely win the 2026 T20 World Cup:

1. Abhishek Sharma’s Stellar Form:

Abhishek Sharma’s explosive form has certainly provided the team with more comfort ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. In the ongoing T20I series between India and New Zealand, the opener has been in gorgeous form so far. Whenever he took off, India beat New Zealand.

2. Suryakumar Yadav recovery status:

Just ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, the captain himself brought back his old-school batting form. In the last 4 T20 matches, the middle-order batsman hit two half-centuries (82* and 57*) to win.

3. Varun Chakravarthy fire breathing:

Varun Chakravarthy, the top-ranked T20I bowler, is on fire ahead of the grand event. The spinner has taken wickets whenever he has played for India in recent times. In two games against New Zealand, he took 3 wickets. Chakravarthy also took 10 scalps in 4 games against South Africa.

4. Don’t rely too much on a single player:

Over-reliance on a specific player can spell disaster for a team. But for India, this is not the case. The team performed well as a whole, which was a great sign heading into the game. All three wins against New Zealand were a team effort. The middle sequence looks particularly good.

5. The lineup covers all bases and has rich competition experience:

Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah or Varun Chakravarthy – the team is full of experienced candidates; they understand the format very well. Even emerging players like Abhishek Sharma and Rinku Singh have rich experience in T20 games.

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