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Sreesanth, Rayudu predict semi-finalists for ICC T20 World Cup 2024

The tournament kicks off on June 1, with the USA, one of the hosts, playing against Canada

Sreesanth, Rayudu predict semi-finalists for ICC T20 World Cup 2024 PHOTO: AFP

Former Indian cricketers, S Sreesanth and Ambati Rayudu, have revealed their predictions for the semi-finalists of the forthcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will be co-hosted by the United States and the West Indies.

In a conversation with Star Sports, Sreesanth picked India, England, Australia, and Pakistan as his top four contenders.

On the other hand, Rayudu excluded Australia and Pakistan from his list, choosing instead New Zealand and South Africa along with India and England.

The tournament kicks off on June 1, with the USA, one of the hosts, playing against Canada.

Teams will be divided into four groups, with the top two from each group progressing to the Super Eight stage. The Super Eight will then be divided into two groups, and the leading two teams from each will advance to the semi-finals.

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