as T20 World Cup 2026 the world of cricket is heading towards the play-offs, buzzing with a bold statement from one of them. Indiamost revered icons. The batting legend though the Men in Blue showed great resilience and firepower throughout the tournament Sunil Gavaskar looked beyond his home country when determining the main favorites for the cup.
in sincere appreciation with India todayThe 76-year-old maestro pointed to two other powerhouses he believes have a more “complete” tactical advantage. His reasoning does not stem from a lack of faith in India, but rather admiration for the versatility and depth shown by two sides that have already qualified for the semi-finals. For Gavaskar, the ability to adapt to different subcontinental conditions is the true measure of a champion.
Sunil Gavaskar has left India behind in T20 World Cup 2026 favourites’ prediction
Sunil Gavaskar officially broke the news England and South Africa As frontrunners to lift the T20 World Cup, they cited their balanced roster as the main reason for his selection. During a recent discussion in India Today, the former captain explained why Harry Brooke‘s side and the clinical Proteas outclassed the rest of the field, including the formidable Indian line-up. Gavaskar was particularly impressed with England’s ability to handle high-pressure situations, even dismissing their recent innings against Pakistan as a minor hiccup caused by modern aggression.
“The two favorites for me are South Africa and England. England could have had a close win, but again, that’s because of the modern trend of finishing the game with six. England because they have bowlers who can be quick and also spin. They have a very good bowling attack and batting, they have enough depth. Gavaskar said.
The road to dominance for both teams in T20 World Cup 2026
The stats certainly back up Gavaskar’s bold claims, as both sides cruised through the toughest stages of the tournament almost flawlessly. South Africa, in particular, have been a force of nature, entering the Super Eights after a perfect group stage with big wins over both India (76 runs) and India. West India (with 9 doors). Their ability to handle the pressure of two Super Overs Afghanistan They proved their mental toughness earlier in the tournament. Meanwhile, England showed remarkable depth, recovering from an early group stage loss to the West Indies to dominate the super eight with a win. Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
