T20 World Cup 2024: 3 key players to watch out for from Australia - Cricket Winner

2021 T20 World Cup champions Australia are set to embark on their successful effort route in the game’s shortest format after tasting success in the recent World Test Championship and the 50-over Cricket World Cup.

Given the captaincy of the allrounder Mitchell Marsh, watching how he performs with a robust arsenal of all cricketing departments will be interesting. With that said, here are the top three players from Down Under who are the possible candidates to create an impact for the team in the tournament.

1. Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins, Australia’s Test and ODI skipper, is a force to be reckoned with. His leadership was instrumental in guiding his country to the 2023 World Cup and WTC finals. The renowned speedster, who shattered multiple IPL auction records in December 2023, was a pivotal contributor to the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) team’s stellar performance in the 2024 tournament. His prowess in the team’s lower-order batting has been a game-changer.

Following a successful IPL 2024 season in India, Pat Cummins will look to continue his prolific purple patch for his country if they are to win yet another World championship. He has taken 57 wickets in 52 T20I matches, with an economy rate of 7.43.

2. Mitchell Marsh

As the T20I captain for the upcoming tournament, Mitchell Marsh’s appointment surprised many after Pat Cummins’ successful stints in ICC tournaments. However, given Australia’s resilient and winning attitude, there is a strong belief that the board’s decision will yield a positive outcome in the game.

Marsh’s top-notch attitude and all-round agility, combined with his strategic decision-making and ability to lead under pressure, led to his appointment as Australia’s T20I captain for a tour to South Africa in late 2023. Since taking over as captain, Mitchell Marsh has guided the national team to a series of convincing victories against South Africa, the West Indies, and New Zealand. In his 54 T20I match stint, he has made 1432 runs and scalped crucial 17 wickets.

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3. Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc, Australia’s ace bowler, is currently in excellent form. Starc concluded with 17 wickets in just 14 matches while playing in the IPL 2024, when he was the most expensive player in the competition, acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders. Though these figures are minimal for his level, he demonstrated it in important playoff matches, which is a game-changing trait.

Taking the new ball for the Aussies, Starc has the potential to be quite dangerous for the opposition, particularly given the pitch constraints. In his T20I stint, he has consistently shown his ability to turn the game in Australia’s favour, making him a player to watch out for in the upcoming tournament. He has scalped 74 wickets in 60 matches at an economy of 7.67.