The T20 World Cup 2024 is just around the corner, and cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the tournament. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has made predictions for the top performers in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled in the USA and West Indies next month.
T20 World Cup 2024 Ponting’s Pick for Leading Wicket-Taker
Ponting has highlighted India’s Jasprit Bumrah as his pick for the leading wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup 2024. “My leading wicket-taker for the tournament will be Jasprit Bumrah,” Ponting said in an interview with The ICC Review. “I just think an outstanding performer, contributor for many years now. He’s just come off an outstanding IPL.” Ponting praised Bumrah’s ability to swing the new ball and his impressive economy rate, less than seven runs and over at the end of the IPL.
T20 World Cup 2024 Ponting’s Pick for Leading Run-Scorer
Meanwhile, Ponting chose Australian player Travis Head as his prediction for the tournament’s top run-scorer. “My prediction for the leading run-scorer will be Travis Head,” he said. “Everything he’s done, whether red-ball or white-ball in the last couple of years, has been of the highest quality. I think he’s playing fearless cricket at the moment.” Ponting’s prediction is based on Head’s impressive form in recent years and his ability to play aggressively and score quickly.
Upcoming ICC T20 World Cup Tournament Schedule
The tournament will commence on June 1 with co-hosts USA taking on neighbours Canada, while fellow hosts the West Indies will play Papua New Guinea in Guyana on the second day of group play. The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 schedule has been announced, and fans can catch all the action from the tournament on ICC’s official website and social media channels and various sports channels worldwide.
Pakistan’s Schedule for T20 World Cup 2024
June 6: Pakistan vs USA, Dallas
June 9: Pakistan vs India, New York
June 11: Pakistan vs Canada, New York
June 16: Pakistan vs Ireland, Lauderhill
Groups for T20 World Cup 2024
Group A: India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, United States
Group B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, Oman
Group C: New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, Papua New Guinea
Group D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Nepal
Ricky Ponting’s predictions for the top performers in the T20 World Cup 2024 are always highly anticipated and closely followed by cricket fans and pundits alike. With his expert knowledge and understanding of the game, Ponting’s predictions are always worth paying attention to. This year’s tournament is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and competitive in recent memory, with the best teams and players from around the world set to face off in what promises to be an unforgettable few weeks of cricket.
