Are Jos Buttler And Co Still Favourites? SWOT Analysis Of England For T20 World Cup 2024
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Jos Buttler and England after winning the World Cup last time (x.com)
T20 cricket has changed the dynamic of the game drastically over time. We have seen how incredibly the format has become batters’ dominant and simultaneously a nightmare for bowlers. Who gets success here? Of course, those who adapted to the conditions and demands quicker than anyone else.
England are such a brute force when it comes to T20Is. They showed it on the field of their arch-rivals Australia in 2022, winning the elusive title for the first time since Paul Collingwood broke the ever-anticipated jinx back in 2010 in the West Indies.
Although cricket is a format of very limited heavyweights, you may be surprised to know that no team has successfully defended the title in this competition.
Can we see England turning the table this time around? Well, their potent 15-member unit for the coming T20 World Cup, to be held in the West Indies and the USA, surely have the potential to turn it into reality.
England's Squad For T20 World Cup 2024
Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, Mark Wood
Strengths Of England For T20 World Cup 2024
In-Form Swashbucklers
If you look at their squad, you will find numerous names who lighted up IPL 2024. To name a few, there were Will Jacks, Phil Salt, skipper Butter, and Sam Curran, who eventually became the main man for their respective franchises.
Phil Salt was crucial for KKR's success at IPL 2024 (AP)
It speaks volumes, isn't it? In a country like India where you will find heroes everywhere when it comes to cricket, English players are dominating at their grandest extravaganza.
Inspiring Leader
You look for captains who can lead by example from the get-go, and you barely find a better one than Jos Buttler in T20Is. Maybe Rohit Sharma is a tough competition for Buttler, but the Indian captain is way behind of the latter's unmatchable records in this format for both clubs and country.
Buttler had a strike rate over 144 in the 2022 T20 World Cup, in which he tallied 244 runs across six innings before powering his side to a prestigious title win. This statement itself speaks volumes.
Weaknesses Of England For T20 World Cup 2024
Not-So-Fiery Fast Bowlers
England have a lot of options in their fast bowling department, with Jofra Archer, Reece Topley, Mark Wood, Sam Curran, and Chris Jordan making the cut. However, none of them could be considered the fiercest across the world of cricket, making their attack look a bit harmless.
Mind you, the above-mentioned statement would not have been said had Archer not been plagued with injuries in the last couple of years.
Not Many Proven Wicket-Taking Spinners
Well, with the sub-heading, this sums up England's bowling as weak, particularly in the Caribbean conditions. They do have Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali, with the former being one of the most trusted soldiers for Buttler.
However, you can't only trust Rashid, 36 now, at this point. They could have groomed another spinner to give a chance to this showpiece event.
Opportunities For England In T20 World Cup 2024
First Team To Be 'Defending Champions'
This is such a feat which is very hard to achieve. However, given England’s star-studded unit, it can be achievable, although they have to pull off a completely professional performance on every attempt to get there.
Threats For England In T20 World Cup 2024
Too Many Injury-Prone Players
With Topley, Archer, and Wood all being there, England have too many players who often find themselves on the sidelines. Hence, don’t be surprised if one of them gets injured in the middle of the competition, if not before, to hand their side a hefty blow.
Team Report Card - England
| Attribute | Balance Rating |
|---|---|
| Top-Order | 9/10 |
| Middle-Order | 8/10 |
| Pace Bowling | 7/10 |
| Spin Bowling | 6.5/10 |
| Team Rating | 7.625/10 |
England's Strongest XI For T20 World Cup 2024
Jos Buttler (C & WK), Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley
Prediction For England For T20 World Cup 2024
Considering England's all-bases-covered squad, you can expect them to reach the final, if not lifting the title yet again.
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