The grandest T20 event of the world, ICC T20 World Cup is slated to take place later this year. The International Cricket Council initiated this tournament in 2007 and India emerged as the first winners of the T20 World Cup. Back then, the tourney was known as ICC WT20. West Indies have won the trophy twice while England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have lifted the title once.

Surprisingly, the most successful team in ODI World Cup history, Australia have never been able to win the championship in the shortest format of the game. The Aussies reached the final of the 2010 event where they fell short against England to finish as the runners-up.

In the last edition of the global tournament, Australia got eliminated in the group stage after losing the matches versus India and New Zealand. However, this year, they will be the favourites to win their first ICC T20 World Cup.

Here are 5 reasons why Australia will win the first global event of the new decade:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-396984" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sydney-Cricket-Ground.jpg" alt="Sydney Cricket Ground" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-396984" class="wp-caption-text">Sydney Cricket Ground. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

For the first time in the history of T20 World Cups, the tournament will be hosted by Australia. So far, the tournament has been played in South Africa, England, West Indies,<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sri-lanka-vs-west-indies-2020-3-match-odi-series-statistical-preview/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Sri Lanka</a>, Bangladesh and India which shows that the Australian team has more or less been out of their comfort zone. The Asian conditions support the spin bowlers thus, Australia could not perform up to the expectations.

As the teams will compete Down Under to achieve supremacy in T20 cricket this year, the home side will be the expert&#8217;s pick to win the title. The Australian players have played a lot of cricket in their home conditions.

Besides, the home fans will also be behind the team this year. The fans had seen how Australia won the 2015 ICC World Cup when they were one of the hosts of the tournament. So, given that they are the sole host of the tourney this year, they can be backed to replicate their ODI success in the T20I format.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-389731" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/David-Warner-and-Aaron-Finch.jpg" alt="David Warner and Aaron Finch" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-389731" class="wp-caption-text">David Warner and Aaron Finch. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Perhaps, Australia has the best opening combination in T20I cricket at the moment. While India has the pair of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan, it is unknown whether we will see them bat together looking at the rise of KL Rahul in T20 internationals. Thus, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/it-hurts-every-day-aaron-finch-reflects-back-on-world-cup-2019-semi-final-defeat-against-england/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Aaron Finch </a>and David Warner will be the best opening pair at the T20 World Cup this year.

Finch is a player who starts off a bit slow but smashes the ball monstrously once he gets settled in the middle. He holds the record for the highest score in T20I cricket and, he has a couple of 150+ scores to his name.

On the other hand, Warner provides the right hand-left hand dynamic to this combination. The Sunrisers Hyderabad player can wreak havoc in the middle right from the word go. He had a terrific summer in 2019-20 hence, the left-handed batsman will look to continue his fine form in 2020.

3. Game-changing finishers

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-327892" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Glenn-Maxwell-2.jpg" alt="Glenn Maxwell" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-327892" class="wp-caption-text">Glenn Maxwell. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The fans would remember that Australia recently crushed the world number 1 T20I side, Pakistan in a three-match T20I series. Babar Azam&#8217;s men looked absolutely clueless against the Aussies and the one thing everyone should keep in mind is that Australia played that series without the services of their key all-rounder, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/3-players-who-can-replace-glenn-maxwell-if-he-is-ruled-out-of-ipl-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Glenn Maxwell</a>.

Maxwell, who had taken a break from cricket, was set to join the T20I squad for the South African tour, however, an injury sidelined him once again. Still, Australia is the favourite to win the series.

The main reason behind it is the presence of multiple game-changers in their squad. Players like Alex Carey, Ashton Agar and Ashton Turner can change the course of the match in a few balls. Add Maxwell to the mix and Australia has one of the most destructive batting units out there.

4. The Steve Smith factor

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-391025" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Steve-Smith-1.jpg" alt="Steve Smith" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-391025" class="wp-caption-text">Steve Smith. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Australia&#8217;s best Test batsman, Steve Smith is not the biggest hitters of the ball but, the right-handed batsman has perfect knowledge of the game. He knows to play as per the situation of the match. Smith can strike the boundaries as per the need of the team or he can keep the scoreboard ticking with ones and twos if the team loses early wickets.

He even provides his bit to the leadership group. The fact that he was a part of the Big Bash League winning Sydney Sixers squad shows his special talent. His brilliance helped <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-jos-phillippe-bowlers-gift-sydney-sixers-second-bbl-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sydney </a>overcome the dominant Melbourne Stars in the finale.

Hence, although he will not be the captain of the home side at the 2020 T20 World Cup, Steve Smith will boost Australia&#8217;s chances of winning the trophy with his wit, skills and excellence on the field.

5. Lethal pace bowling attack

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-378868" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mitchell-Starc-1.jpg" alt="Mitchell Starc" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-378868" class="wp-caption-text">Mitchell Starc. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The conditions in Australia will favor the quick bowlers. Since the tournament will be played in home conditions, the likes of Mitchell Starc, Sean Abbott, Kane Richardson, Pat Cummins and Billy Stanlake will make life very difficult for the opposition batsmen. Starc was the Man of the Tournament when Australia won the World Cup in 2015.

Sean Abbott can trouble the batsmen with his pace while Pat Cummins recently earned a record INR 15.50 crores bid in the IPL Auction which automatically shows his worth. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/there-are-absolutely-no-excuses-marcus-stoinis-opens-up-on-his-homophobic-slur-at-kane-richardson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kane Richardson</a> can also turn the match with his wicket-taking abilities.

Billy Stanlake has the advantage of his tall height whereas Australia will have Josh Hazlewood as the back-up in their pace bowling attack. With several fast bowlers impressing in the Big Bash League as well, the home nation will have an abundance of fast bowling talent in their squad and as the pitches will be tailor-made for them, expect Australia to run away with the T20 World Cup this year.

The grandest T20 event of the world, ICC T20 World Cup is slated to take place later this year. The International Cricket Council initiated this tournament in 2007 and India emerged as the first winners of the T20 World Cup. Back then, the tourney was known as ICC WT20. West Indies have won the trophy twice while England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have lifted the title once.
Surprisingly, the most successful team in ODI World Cup history, Australia have never been able to win the championship in the shortest format of the game. The Aussies reached the final of the 2010 event where they fell short against England to finish as the runners-up.
In the last edition of the global tournament, Australia got eliminated in the group stage after losing the matches versus India and New Zealand. However, this year, they will be the favourites to win their first ICC T20 World Cup.
Here are 5 reasons why Australia will win the first global event of the new decade:
<h3>1. Home advantage&nbsp;</h3>
<figure id="attachment_396984" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-396984" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-396984" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sydney-Cricket-Ground.jpg" alt="Sydney Cricket Ground" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-396984" class="wp-caption-text">Sydney Cricket Ground. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
For the first time in the history of T20 World Cups, the tournament will be hosted by Australia. So far, the tournament has been played in South Africa, England, West Indies,<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sri-lanka-vs-west-indies-2020-3-match-odi-series-statistical-preview/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Sri Lanka</a>, Bangladesh and India which shows that the Australian team has more or less been out of their comfort zone. The Asian conditions support the spin bowlers thus, Australia could not perform up to the expectations.
As the teams will compete Down Under to achieve supremacy in T20 cricket this year, the home side will be the expert’s pick to win the title. The Australian players have played a lot of cricket in their home conditions.
Besides, the home fans will also be behind the team this year. The fans had seen how Australia won the 2015 ICC World Cup when they were one of the hosts of the tournament. So, given that they are the sole host of the tourney this year, they can be backed to replicate their ODI success in the T20I format.

<h3>2. Solid openers&nbsp;</h3>
<figure id="attachment_389731" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-389731" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-389731" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/David-Warner-and-Aaron-Finch.jpg" alt="David Warner and Aaron Finch" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-389731" class="wp-caption-text">David Warner and Aaron Finch. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Perhaps, Australia has the best opening combination in T20I cricket at the moment. While India has the pair of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan, it is unknown whether we will see them bat together looking at the rise of KL Rahul in T20 internationals. Thus, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/it-hurts-every-day-aaron-finch-reflects-back-on-world-cup-2019-semi-final-defeat-against-england/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Aaron Finch </a>and David Warner will be the best opening pair at the T20 World Cup this year.
Finch is a player who starts off a bit slow but smashes the ball monstrously once he gets settled in the middle. He holds the record for the highest score in T20I cricket and, he has a couple of 150+ scores to his name.
On the other hand, Warner provides the right hand-left hand dynamic to this combination. The Sunrisers Hyderabad player can wreak havoc in the middle right from the word go. He had a terrific summer in 2019-20 hence, the left-handed batsman will look to continue his fine form in 2020.

<h3>3. Game-changing finishers</h3>
<figure id="attachment_327892" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-327892" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-327892" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Glenn-Maxwell-2.jpg" alt="Glenn Maxwell" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-327892" class="wp-caption-text">Glenn Maxwell. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The fans would remember that Australia recently crushed the world number 1 T20I side, Pakistan in a three-match T20I series. Babar Azam’s men looked absolutely clueless against the Aussies and the one thing everyone should keep in mind is that Australia played that series without the services of their key all-rounder, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/3-players-who-can-replace-glenn-maxwell-if-he-is-ruled-out-of-ipl-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Glenn Maxwell</a>.
Maxwell, who had taken a break from cricket, was set to join the T20I squad for the South African tour, however, an injury sidelined him once again. Still, Australia is the favourite to win the series.
The main reason behind it is the presence of multiple game-changers in their squad. Players like Alex Carey, Ashton Agar and Ashton Turner can change the course of the match in a few balls. Add Maxwell to the mix and Australia has one of the most destructive batting units out there.

<h3>4. The Steve Smith factor&nbsp;</h3>
<figure id="attachment_391025" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-391025" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-391025" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Steve-Smith-1.jpg" alt="Steve Smith" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-391025" class="wp-caption-text">Steve Smith. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Australia’s best Test batsman, Steve Smith is not the biggest hitters of the ball but, the right-handed batsman has perfect knowledge of the game. He knows to play as per the situation of the match. Smith can strike the boundaries as per the need of the team or he can keep the scoreboard ticking with ones and twos if the team loses early wickets.
He even provides his bit to the leadership group. The fact that he was a part of the Big Bash League winning Sydney Sixers squad shows his special talent. His brilliance helped <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-jos-phillippe-bowlers-gift-sydney-sixers-second-bbl-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sydney </a>overcome the dominant Melbourne Stars in the finale.
Hence, although he will not be the captain of the home side at the 2020 T20 World Cup, Steve Smith will boost Australia’s chances of winning the trophy with his wit, skills and excellence on the field.

<h3>5. Lethal pace bowling attack</h3>
<figure id="attachment_378868" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-378868" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-378868" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mitchell-Starc-1.jpg" alt="Mitchell Starc" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-378868" class="wp-caption-text">Mitchell Starc. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The conditions in Australia will favor the quick bowlers. Since the tournament will be played in home conditions, the likes of Mitchell Starc, Sean Abbott, Kane Richardson, Pat Cummins and Billy Stanlake will make life very difficult for the opposition batsmen. Starc was the Man of the Tournament when Australia won the World Cup in 2015.
Sean Abbott can trouble the batsmen with his pace while Pat Cummins recently earned a record INR 15.50 crores bid in the IPL Auction which automatically shows his worth. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/there-are-absolutely-no-excuses-marcus-stoinis-opens-up-on-his-homophobic-slur-at-kane-richardson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kane Richardson</a> can also turn the match with his wicket-taking abilities.
Billy Stanlake has the advantage of his tall height whereas Australia will have Josh Hazlewood as the back-up in their pace bowling attack. With several fast bowlers impressing in the Big Bash League as well, the home nation will have an abundance of fast bowling talent in their squad and as the pitches will be tailor-made for them, expect Australia to run away with the T20 World Cup this year.

The grandest T20 event of the world, ICC T20 World Cup is slated to take place later this year. The International Cricket Council initiated this tournament in 2007 and India emerged as the first winners of the T20 World Cup. Back then, the tourney was known as ICC WT20. West Indies have won the trophy twice while England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have lifted the title once.
Surprisingly, the most successful team in ODI World Cup history, Australia have never been able to win the championship in the shortest format of the game. The Aussies reached the final of the 2010 event where they fell short against England to finish as the runners-up.
In the last edition of the global tournament, Australia got eliminated in the group stage after losing the matches versus India and New Zealand. However, this year, they will be the favourites to win their first ICC T20 World Cup.
Here are 5 reasons why Australia will win the first global event of the new decade:
<h3>1. Home advantage </h3>
<figure id="attachment_396984" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-396984" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-396984" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sydney-Cricket-Ground.jpg" alt="Sydney Cricket Ground" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-396984" class="wp-caption-text">Sydney Cricket Ground. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
For the first time in the history of T20 World Cups, the tournament will be hosted by Australia. So far, the tournament has been played in South Africa, England, West Indies,<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sri-lanka-vs-west-indies-2020-3-match-odi-series-statistical-preview/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Sri Lanka</a>, Bangladesh and India which shows that the Australian team has more or less been out of their comfort zone. The Asian conditions support the spin bowlers thus, Australia could not perform up to the expectations.
As the teams will compete Down Under to achieve supremacy in T20 cricket this year, the home side will be the expert&#8217;s pick to win the title. The Australian players have played a lot of cricket in their home conditions.
Besides, the home fans will also be behind the team this year. The fans had seen how Australia won the 2015 ICC World Cup when they were one of the hosts of the tournament. So, given that they are the sole host of the tourney this year, they can be backed to replicate their ODI success in the T20I format.

<h3>2. Solid openers </h3>
<figure id="attachment_389731" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-389731" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-389731" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/David-Warner-and-Aaron-Finch.jpg" alt="David Warner and Aaron Finch" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-389731" class="wp-caption-text">David Warner and Aaron Finch. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Perhaps, Australia has the best opening combination in T20I cricket at the moment. While India has the pair of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan, it is unknown whether we will see them bat together looking at the rise of KL Rahul in T20 internationals. Thus, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/it-hurts-every-day-aaron-finch-reflects-back-on-world-cup-2019-semi-final-defeat-against-england/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Aaron Finch </a>and David Warner will be the best opening pair at the T20 World Cup this year.
Finch is a player who starts off a bit slow but smashes the ball monstrously once he gets settled in the middle. He holds the record for the highest score in T20I cricket and, he has a couple of 150+ scores to his name.
On the other hand, Warner provides the right hand-left hand dynamic to this combination. The Sunrisers Hyderabad player can wreak havoc in the middle right from the word go. He had a terrific summer in 2019-20 hence, the left-handed batsman will look to continue his fine form in 2020.

<h3>3. Game-changing finishers</h3>
<figure id="attachment_327892" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-327892" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-327892" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Glenn-Maxwell-2.jpg" alt="Glenn Maxwell" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-327892" class="wp-caption-text">Glenn Maxwell. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The fans would remember that Australia recently crushed the world number 1 T20I side, Pakistan in a three-match T20I series. Babar Azam&#8217;s men looked absolutely clueless against the Aussies and the one thing everyone should keep in mind is that Australia played that series without the services of their key all-rounder, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/3-players-who-can-replace-glenn-maxwell-if-he-is-ruled-out-of-ipl-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Glenn Maxwell</a>.
Maxwell, who had taken a break from cricket, was set to join the T20I squad for the South African tour, however, an injury sidelined him once again. Still, Australia is the favourite to win the series.
The main reason behind it is the presence of multiple game-changers in their squad. Players like Alex Carey, Ashton Agar and Ashton Turner can change the course of the match in a few balls. Add Maxwell to the mix and Australia has one of the most destructive batting units out there.

<h3>4. The Steve Smith factor </h3>
<figure id="attachment_391025" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-391025" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-391025" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Steve-Smith-1.jpg" alt="Steve Smith" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-391025" class="wp-caption-text">Steve Smith. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Australia&#8217;s best Test batsman, Steve Smith is not the biggest hitters of the ball but, the right-handed batsman has perfect knowledge of the game. He knows to play as per the situation of the match. Smith can strike the boundaries as per the need of the team or he can keep the scoreboard ticking with ones and twos if the team loses early wickets.
He even provides his bit to the leadership group. The fact that he was a part of the Big Bash League winning Sydney Sixers squad shows his special talent. His brilliance helped <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-jos-phillippe-bowlers-gift-sydney-sixers-second-bbl-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sydney </a>overcome the dominant Melbourne Stars in the finale.
Hence, although he will not be the captain of the home side at the 2020 T20 World Cup, Steve Smith will boost Australia&#8217;s chances of winning the trophy with his wit, skills and excellence on the field.

<h3>5. Lethal pace bowling attack</h3>
<figure id="attachment_378868" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-378868" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-378868" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mitchell-Starc-1.jpg" alt="Mitchell Starc" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-378868" class="wp-caption-text">Mitchell Starc. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The conditions in Australia will favor the quick bowlers. Since the tournament will be played in home conditions, the likes of Mitchell Starc, Sean Abbott, Kane Richardson, Pat Cummins and Billy Stanlake will make life very difficult for the opposition batsmen. Starc was the Man of the Tournament when Australia won the World Cup in 2015.
Sean Abbott can trouble the batsmen with his pace while Pat Cummins recently earned a record INR 15.50 crores bid in the IPL Auction which automatically shows his worth. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/there-are-absolutely-no-excuses-marcus-stoinis-opens-up-on-his-homophobic-slur-at-kane-richardson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kane Richardson</a> can also turn the match with his wicket-taking abilities.
Billy Stanlake has the advantage of his tall height whereas Australia will have Josh Hazlewood as the back-up in their pace bowling attack. With several fast bowlers impressing in the Big Bash League as well, the home nation will have an abundance of fast bowling talent in their squad and as the pitches will be tailor-made for them, expect Australia to run away with the T20 World Cup this year.

T20 World Cup 2020: 5 reasons why Australia can win their maiden title

In the last edition of the global tournament, Australia got eliminated in the group stage after losing the matches versus India and New Zealand.

4. The Steve Smith factor