New Delhi. Even before the start of the ICC T20 World Cup, many legends had announced the names of their top four teams. Former captain of the host team West Indies, Brian Lara, had also predicted the names of his four teams playing in the semi-finals. When these names were revealed, most people found it surprising but now the teams selected by Lara have reached the next round. The team that has made it to the Super 8 is also ranked 10th in the ICC T20 rankings.
The number of upsets witnessed this time in the ICC T20 World Cup being hosted by America and West Indies has probably never happened before. Pakistan and New Zealand teams have been eliminated from the tournament while it seems difficult for defending champion England to reach the Super 8. Before the start of the tournament, former West Indies captain Brian Lara had selected his top four teams. There was a name in the team that surprised everyone but now it has reached the Super 8.
The prediction of the giant is coming true
Afghanistan, ranked 10th in the ICC T20 rankings, has made it to the Super 8. The team was placed in Group C along with hosts West Indies, New Zealand, Uganda and New Papua Guinea. Afghanistan surprised everyone by defeating a strong team like New Zealand. The team is not being underestimated but the victory over the Kiwi team in the T20 World Cup is historic. brian lara predicted West Indies and Afghanistan to make it to the semi-finals had predicted. Both these teams have already secured their place in Super 8.
Big teams are out, whose turn is next?
The four teams that Brian Lara had announced to reach the semi-finals included India, England, West Indies and Afghanistan. Pakistan, Sri Lanka and New Zealand have been eliminated in the first round. England’s path looks difficult. The performance of the Indian team has been as expected. If Lara’s statement turns out to be true, then Australia’s team will also be eliminated before the semi-finals, i.e. in the Super 8.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : June 15, 2024, 16:07 IST