The T20 World Cup has already entered its ninth edition this year. The world's best international T20 league continues to improve with each new season. India hasn't won a single title since winning the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. England defeated Pakistan in the 2022 final to win their second title and make history by being the second side after the West Indies to win the T20 World Cup more than once. Now, both India and England have the opportunity to compete in the event and show their might.

Let's have a look at the teams and their chances of winning this season 

The Men in Blue, led by Rohit Sharma and including notable players like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah defeated Ireland easily to begin the competition. They later dismissed Pakistan as well in the nail-biting match that proved once more why they are the top-ranked T20 side in the world. With eight tournaments under his belt, captain Sharma and his predecessor Kohli may be playing in their final games. Both will be tasked with keeping the ship afloat. On the attacking front, they have Suryakumar Yadav, who has quickly developed into an accomplished, explosive middle-order batter.

As the competition goes on, Rohit will rely more and more on his spinners, albeit Jasprit Bumrah will spearhead the seam attack. Notably, Kohli finished as the top run-scorer in the IPL with a ridiculous 61.75 average, while paceman Jasprit Bumrah was third in the wickets column. Their batting squad also includes the talented Suryakumar Yadav. India also boasts a red-hot record over the last 18 months, earning wins in 12 out of their last 14 T20Is, they might be a serious threat in the competition.

The 2021 Champions Australia is the cup's second-best contender. They aim to become the first side to hold all three ICC trophies at the same time, after winning the Ashes in England, they went on to win the World Test Championship against the same opponents and the 50-over ICC Cricket World Cup trophy against the hosts and favorites, India. Mitchell Marsh has been leading the squad this season with all the big names of the 2023 winning team except for Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne.

Third are the reigning champions, England. Despite their small drop in the white-ball format after their 2022 title, they remain a dangerous team. But don't undervalue them either. After years of frustration due to injuries, all eyes are already on Jofra Archer. The right-arm did not make it to Australia for the T20 World Cup victory in 2022, but he did bowl England's Super Over in the 50-over Cricket World Cup final victory against New Zealand in 2019.

In the spinning department, England is fortunate to have the seasoned pair of Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali in addition to Liam Livingstone, a white-ball specialist, and the promising tall left-armer Tom Hartley. With Harry Brook, Will Jacks, and Phil Salt providing firepower to seasoned big hitters Buttler and Jonny Bairstow, the batting order is quite simple. The third T20 team as per the rankings and is determined to hold onto their crown.

The World Cup favorites also include South Africa and the West Indies, who have already won their opening game. The only other two-time winners after England, will be hoping that co-hosting the tournament would help them become the first team to win three titles. They are being led by famous captain Daren Sammy. The men in Maroon will rely on their three spinners- Nick Pooran, Roston Chase, and Gudakesh Motie.

Pakistan and New Zealand are marginal outsiders. The defeat by the United States and India has not aided Pakistan's situation in any way. Though Saim Ayub is proving to be a good foil for Babar at the top, Pakistan's wealth of talent will be put to the test this season. 

The question of who will triumph on the biggest platform of them all lingers as fans worldwide become excited for the Cricket World Cup 2024 and wait impatiently for the announcement of a new winner.

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