India start T20 World Cup as favourites, England build momentum
India have established themselves as one of the leading sides in T20 cricket, built around aggressive top-order batting and consistent scoring in the early overs. Abhishek Sharma has been among the notable performers in recent matches, while Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan continue to provide quick runs through the middle phase.
England arrive with growing confidence after a recent 3–0 T20 series sweep over Sri Lanka, where disciplined spin bowling and all-round contributions played a key role in controlling games on slower surfaces.
For England, adaptability is expected to be an important factor, with squad selections reflecting a greater emphasis on spin options and flexible batting combinations suited to subcontinental conditions.
The group stage presents contrasting paths for both sides. England are drawn in Group C alongside West Indies, Nepal, Scotland and Italy, while India begin their campaign in Group A with a high-profile opening match against the United States in Mumbai.
India will look to make full use of home conditions, while England aim to convert recent momentum into consistent results as the tournament progresses.
