We take a look at the T20 World Cup Group A teams – India, Pakistan, USA, Netherlands and Namibia, live matches sky sports From February 7th to March 8th.

India

Best results: Winner (2007, 2024)
2024 results: Winner
How did they qualify for 2026? co-host
Head coach: Gautam Gambhir

Team: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Axar Patel, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Washington Sundar, Ishan Kishan.

Players to watch: Selected as the “terminator” in the midfield, Linku Singh The ability to keep his composure in the death possession of a run chase to get his team across the finish line or help his team score an impressive total.

wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav Have a knack for making things happen. While he may not feature in every game, once picked he seems certain to have an impact on the outcome and put together a formidable record in the shortest format.

One notable omission is Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, whose poor form in the Asia Cup saw him miss out on Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma.

First round schedule: vs. USA (Mumbai, February 7); vs. Namibia (Delhi, February 12); vs. Netherlands (Ahmedabad, February 18)

Pakistan

Best results: Winner(2009)
2024 results: group stage
How did they qualify for 2026? T20 world ranking
Head Coach: Mike Hesson

Team: Salman Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.

Players to watch: In the absence of Haris Rauf, who was left out of the squad in favor of more spin options, the left-arm player Shaheen Shah Afridi will Spearhead the bowling attack with the new ball. He has experience and game-winning potential. Watch out for toe-crushing New Yorkers.

Babar Azam, One of the most fun players to watch during his time in the global game. Despite Sydney Six’s recent disappointing performances in the Big Bash, the former skipper will take his place in the middle order and when he does it right, he does it the right way.

First round schedule: vs. Netherlands (Colombo, February 7); vs. United States (Colombo, February 10); vs. Namibia (Colombo, February 18)

USA

Best results: Super 8(2024)
2024 results: super number 8
How did they qualify for 2026? Through their performance in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Head Coach: Pubudur Dasanayake

Team: Monank Patel (captain), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane.

Players to watch: One of America’s rising stars who had a strong showing as co-host two years ago is Andris Guth. From there, the South African-born opener started making an impact in the franchise league.

Most recently in the ILT20 competition, he set the highest personal score of the competition with 120 points, but the eventual champion Desert Vipers was not eliminated.

Left-arm sewist, part-time software engineer, Saurabh Netravaka, was the architect of America’s famous super win over Pakistan two years ago. The former India U19 international will be keen to try and replicate his performance against his motherland in 2024, when he bowled Virat Kohli.

First round schedule: vs India (Mumbai, February 7); vs Pakistan (Colombo, February 10); vs Netherlands (Chennai, February 13); vs Namibia (Chennai, February 15)

Netherlands

Best results: Super 19-a-side (2014)
2024 results: group stage
How did they qualify for 2026? Passed European Qualifiers
Head coach: Ryan Cook

Team: Scott Edwards (captain), Noah Croes, Max O’Dowd, Saqib Zulfiqar, Aryan Dutt, Kyle Klein, Paul van Meekeren, Fred Klaassen, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Michael Levitt, Zach Lion-Cachet, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Timm van der Gugten.

Players to watch: Mullet bottle opener Max O’Dowd Has great lift and potential to get off the ropes with grace. When he gets into action, he’s fun to watch.

former somerset spinner Roelof van der Merwe Has many years of experience playing in international and franchise leagues. He makes things happen and celebrates wickets with full enthusiasm.

First round schedule: vs Pakistan (Colombo, February 7); vs Namibia (Delhi, February 10); vs USA (Chennai, February 13); vs India (Ahmedabad, February 18)

Namibia

Best results: Super 12-a-side(2021)
2024 results: group stage
How did they qualify for 2026? through African qualifiers
Head Coach: Craig Williams

Team: Gerhard Erasmus (captain), Zane Green, Bernard Scholz, Reuben Troupelmann, JJ Smit, Jan Freilink, Lauren Steenkamp, ​​Maran Kruger, Jan-Nicole Lofty-Eaton, Jack Brasseur, Ben Shkongo, Jan Bart, Dylan Letcher, William Myburg, Max Heingo. Booking: Alexander Busin-Wolshank.

Players to watch: top batsman possibly Lauren Steenkamp He may have played only 7 T20Is in this tournament, but his scoring rate has exceeded 126. He made a key contribution in last autumn’s African qualifiers, helping Namibia remain unbeaten before facing Zimbabwe in the final.

left arm fast Reuben Trumpelman Two years ago, the new ball impressed, including cleaning up the then England captain Jos Buttler with his inswingers. He averages just under 21 with the ball in T20Is.

First round schedule: vs. Netherlands (Delhi, February 10); vs. India (Delhi, February 12); vs. USA (Chennai, February 15), vs. Pakistan (Colombo, February 18)

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