Parthiv Patel's T20 World Cup 2026 XI: Ishan over Sanju!
Hey there! India is all set to defend their T20 World Cup title starting February 7 in a showdown with the USA at Wankhede Stadium. Parthiv Patel picked his dream team, snubbing Sanju for Ishan and putting Tilak at No. 3. The lineup is a star-studded cast: Abhishek, Ishan, Suryakumar, Shivam, Hardik, Rinku, Axar, Bumrah, Arshdeep, and Varun. How's that for a blockbuster?
Quick rundown
- Parthiv Patel hints at Kishan over Samson and Tilak Varma anchoring the middle order.
- Ishan Kishan's return explodes with 215 runs in NZ series, while Samson struggles.
- Patel’s XI leans on Bumrah, Arshdeep and Varun Chakaravarthy to spearhead the attack.
- India will host with Sri Lanka and kick off vs USA at the iconic Wankhede in Mumbai.
- Tilak Varma’s fitness keeps him on the cusp, with form proving he belongs in the lineup.
