India's grip on T20 World Cup supremacy shows no signs of loosening, with their dominance over the past year making it increasingly difficult for any other team to mount a challenge.
The last five years have seen four different winners and six different finalists, but that was before India's sustained acceleration in scoring speed. In 21 T20 internationals so far this year, an astonishing 6,960 runs have been scored at an average of 9.13 overs per innings - a rate previously unmatched since the format's inception.
The record for batting strike rates has been broken not just once, but three times in the last two years alone. England's Jos Buttler and Shivam Dube are among those who have taken advantage of this new scoring era, with Buttler and Dube producing some of the fastest T20 half-centuries of all time.
The Indian team, meanwhile, looks almost unbeatable. Led by their star batsman Abhishek Sharma, they have won 31 out of 41 T20s since the last World Cup final, with Sharma himself averaging a staggering 45.5 and scoring an incredible 182 runs in just five innings. India's home advantage will only add to their confidence as they host the tournament this year.
The only team that might be able to challenge them is England, but even they are not looking confident. After a dismal winter marked by player indiscipline, they have the benefit of knowing they won't face either India or Australia until the semi-finals at the earliest.
Australia, meanwhile, are ranked second in the bookmakers' odds and will be eager to finally break their drought against their arch-rivals after years of disappointment. But with a significant injury crisis that has ruled out key players like Pat Cummins, their chances of winning it all look slim.
Pakistan's absence from the tournament due to government orders, combined with Bangladesh's decision not to play in India, has left many wondering if this year's World Cup will be as eventful as its predecessors. But one thing is for sure: the next few weeks promise to be wild and unpredictable, with India firmly in control of the proceedings.
The last five years have seen four different winners and six different finalists, but that was before India's sustained acceleration in scoring speed. In 21 T20 internationals so far this year, an astonishing 6,960 runs have been scored at an average of 9.13 overs per innings - a rate previously unmatched since the format's inception.
The record for batting strike rates has been broken not just once, but three times in the last two years alone. England's Jos Buttler and Shivam Dube are among those who have taken advantage of this new scoring era, with Buttler and Dube producing some of the fastest T20 half-centuries of all time.
The Indian team, meanwhile, looks almost unbeatable. Led by their star batsman Abhishek Sharma, they have won 31 out of 41 T20s since the last World Cup final, with Sharma himself averaging a staggering 45.5 and scoring an incredible 182 runs in just five innings. India's home advantage will only add to their confidence as they host the tournament this year.
The only team that might be able to challenge them is England, but even they are not looking confident. After a dismal winter marked by player indiscipline, they have the benefit of knowing they won't face either India or Australia until the semi-finals at the earliest.
Australia, meanwhile, are ranked second in the bookmakers' odds and will be eager to finally break their drought against their arch-rivals after years of disappointment. But with a significant injury crisis that has ruled out key players like Pat Cummins, their chances of winning it all look slim.
Pakistan's absence from the tournament due to government orders, combined with Bangladesh's decision not to play in India, has left many wondering if this year's World Cup will be as eventful as its predecessors. But one thing is for sure: the next few weeks promise to be wild and unpredictable, with India firmly in control of the proceedings.
I'm so stoked to see India killing it on the T20 World Cup scene! 
They're like a well-oiled machine, ya know? 
And can we talk about Abhishek Sharma's stats?! 
45.5 average and 182 runs in just five innings is insane!!! 
Even with the setbacks, they're still looking fierce 
And who knows, maybe Pakistan will make a comeback? 
Bangladesh's decision not to play in India was a bummer tho 
But overall, this World Cup is shaping up to be EPIC 
! Can't wait for all the drama and excitement! 
the indians are on 
their batting strike rates are insane 
and they're scoring 6000+ runs in just 21 matches? 
. england might have a chance, but let's be real, india is on another level 
abhishek sharma is a beast 
averaging 45.5 and breaking records left and right 
australia has a tough road ahead with pat cummins out injured 
but hey, the world cup will always be exciting 
. They're in the zone right now and no one can stop them 
. Australia might have a chance if they can get over their injuries 
but let's see what happens. This is gonna be a wild ride! 
india needs to work on their team chemistry or somethin' otherwise it's just gonna be a buncha stats 
. England and Australia might be able to give them a run for their money, but they'd need to step up their game big time 
! And the fact that Jos Buttler and Shivam Dube are producing some of the fastest T20 half-centuries ever... it's a whole new era of cricket 
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. The stats are just mind-boggling - 6,960 runs scored in just 21 innings? That's a new record for sure 
. And the fact that they've broken the batting strike rate record not once but three times in two years is just ridiculous 
. England might be able to challenge them, but even with their good form, it's hard to see them beating India on home soil 
. And what's with England's form? They're supposed to be a tough team but they've been struggling lately... or are they? Maybe they'll surprise us all and do well in the tournament 
. But at the same time, that's just given India more of an advantage right? It's like, the more opponents are taken out of the running, the better chance India has 
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also i feel bad for australia they're gonna need to heal up before they can compete with the top dogs 
! Now it feels like every tournament is just a coronation ceremony for India 
. Don't get me wrong, they're an incredible team right now, but it's getting a bit dull watching them steamroll everyone in their path 
. It's like the tournament has lost its charm 
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️. And England, as you said, has been having some issues with player indiscipline 
. Meanwhile, India just keeps on rolling 
his average is 45.5 and he's scored 182 runs in just 5 innings?! that's crazy 
! 6960 runs in 21 matches is insane!! I mean i'm loving england's jos buttler & shivam dude tho 
they're like the fastest t20 half-centuries eva! but like, india's team is literally unstoppable right now. abhishek sharma is a beast 
averaging 45.5 & scoring those crazy 182 runs in just 5 innings? wow! i dont think anyone can stop them this year... maybe england if they get their act together 
. I mean don't get me wrong, Sharma is a beast 
but come on, 6,960 runs in 21 innings? That's just insane 
! And with the way England and Australia are struggling, I'm not sure anyone can challenge them for the trophy 
...and it's kinda boring already 
I'm loving this new scoring era in T20s! 
They're on fire right now, and their home advantage isn't going to help anyone else.