In form of t20 world cup 2026 Approach, team india Find yourself in a familiar but demanding position – the favorite whose expectations are sky-high. Being both hosts and defending champions, the pressure is immense, but there is also confidence on this Indian side. Their dominance in the shortest format over the last two years has been built on depth, adaptability and an evolving understanding of modern T20 cricket.
India’s team is full of explosive batsmen, versatile all-rounders and bowlers who can handle high-pressure situations. Home conditions further strengthen their case, as players are well-versed with the pitches, weather patterns and dimensions of the field. More importantly, India have shown that they can win not just on home soil but in all conditions, which is a key indicator of championship teams. Consistency, bench strength and clarity of roles have turned India into a team that rarely looks shaky, making them prime contenders to create history by defending their T20 World Cup crown.
MS Dhoni shares his opinion on India’s chances in T20 World Cup 2026
former captain of india ms dhoni He believes that this Indian team has all the ingredients required to progress once again in the tournament. Sharing his thoughts in a video posted by Jatin Sapru Taking to Instagram, Dhoni described India as one of the most dangerous teams in world cricket.
“This is one of the most dangerous teams,” Dhoni said while assessing India’s title defense chances. He emphasized that whether they were batting or bowling, the side appeared to be permanently changed.
According to him, the biggest strength of the current team lies in its completeness. From power-hitters at the top to specialists in the middle overs and death bowling, India tick every box required for success in T20 cricket.
“You know, they might have already started batting or bowling. But what does a good team need? Everything is there.” Added Dhoni.
Dhoni highlighted experience and clarity of role as the defining characteristics of this team. In a format where the pace can change within a few overs, familiarity with pressure situations becomes invaluable. He said that in the current setup most players have played the same roles repeatedly over a long period, which has reduced confusion in moments of crisis. Dhoni believes that this consistency is what separates good teams from those that win tournaments.
“He has experience. Especially when it comes to this format, experience is huge. He has played under pressure. Whatever role he is playing in the team, he has been in that position for a long time.” Observed the former captain.
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Dhoni explains why dew can be the biggest concern for Team India
While Dhoni expressed strong confidence in India’s overall strength, he was careful not to overlook the unpredictable elements that can impact smaller tournaments. The great captain identified dew as the most worrying factor in India’s campaign, something he personally disliked during his playing days.
“What am I worried about? Then again, I hate dew. Dew changes a lot of things. So, even when I was playing, the thing I was really afraid of was dew. Where the toss becomes important and all that,” Dhoni acknowledged how this could swing the match heavily and make the toss extremely important. Wet outfields and slippery balls often neutralize quality bowling attacks, especially spinners, making matches one-sided.
Despite this concern, Dhoni remains optimistic provided the conditions remain reasonably neutral. He believes that in longer matches against top teams, India will emerge victorious more often due to their better balance and consistency.
“If we are playing 10 matches with some of the best teams, we will often come out winners if the conditions are neutral.” Dhoni further said.
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