Renowned former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has shared his predictions for the semi-finalists of the highly anticipated ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Scheduled to commence on June 1 and co-hosted by the United States and the West Indies, this mega event has cricket fans buzzing with excitement.
In an exclusive chat with Star Sports, Matthew Hayden confidently named Australia, India, England, and South Africa as his top contenders to secure spots in the semi-finals.
“My final four are going to be Australia, India, England, and South Africa,” Hayden disclosed, underlining his belief in these teams’ capabilities.
Reflecting on Pakistan’s prospects, Hayden, who previously mentored the team during the 2022 T20 World Cup, emphasized their potential as the dark horse of the tournament.
“Pakistan is always the dark horse for a World Cup,” Hayden remarked. “Their fast bowling lineup is impressive with Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, who wasn’t available for selection in the last World Cup. His return is a big boost.”
Highlighting key players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Fakhar Zaman, Hayden acknowledged Pakistan’s strengths while addressing potential concerns about their fielding.
“Despite their fielding being a potential weakness, they’re a strong team and definitely one to watch in the T20 World Cup 2024,” Hayden concluded, expressing optimism about Pakistan’s performance in the tournament.
