Michael Vaughan predicts his semi-finalists for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has predicted his semi-finalist teams for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, set to be co-hosted by the United States and West Indies.

Vaughan expressed his views on the social media platform 'X', indicating that England, Australia, South Africa, and the West Indies were his top choices for reaching the semi-finals, notably omitting India and Pakistan from his list of anticipated teams.

"My 4 Semifinalists for the T20 WC … England, Australia, South Africa, and the West Indies," Vaughan posted.

The tournament will commence on 1 June with co-hosts USA taking on neighbors Canada, while fellow hosts the West Indies will play Papua New Guinea in Guyana on the second day of group play.

Joining co-hosts USA in Group A are arch-rivals India and Pakistan, as well as Canada in their first appearance at the event as well as the European side Ireland.

Groups for T20 World Cup 2024

• Group A: India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, United States
• Group B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, Oman
• Group C: New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, Papua New Guinea
• Group D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Nepal