Parthiv Patel's Dream XI for T20 World Cup 2026 Unveiled

India is ready to defend their T20 World Cup title starting February 7 in a tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka! Parthiv Patel shared his dream XI for the opener against the USA at Wankhede Stadium, featuring Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma. With stars like Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, Patel is banking on in-form players to lead the charge!

Quick rundown

1.Parthiv Patel hints at Kishan over Samson and Tilak Varma anchoring the middle order.

2.Ishan Kishan's return explodes with 215 runs in NZ series, while Samson struggles.

3.Patel’s XI leans on Bumrah, Arshdeep and Varun Chakaravarthy to spearhead the attack.

4.India will host with Sri Lanka and kick off vs USA at the iconic Wankhede in Mumbai.

5.Tilak Varma’s fitness keeps him on the cusp, with form proving he belongs in the lineup.

Parthiv Patel unveils India's T20 World Cup 2026 lineup
Parthiv Patel unveils India's T20 World Cup 2026 lineup
Ladies and gentlemen, The Rock has a scoop for you! Former cricket superstar Parthiv Patel has dropped his Men in Blue lineup for the T20 World Cup 2026 opener against the USA in Mumbai. With Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh leading the charge, this squad is ready to electrify the field and lay the smackdown on the competition!
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