Australian cricket icon David Warner has created huge excitement in the cricket world with his bold prediction for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Months before the tournament began in India and Sri Lanka, David Warner had confidently predicted a repeat of the ICC World Cup 2023 final in the T20 edition of the upcoming showpiece event.
The former Australian opener and World Cup winner has boldly claimed that the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final will once again see a fierce battle between India and Australia – the same two sides that clashed in the 2023 ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad.
David Warner predicts India vs Australia clash in ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final
However, it was heartbreaking for the Men in Blue as Warner and the Australian team defeated the hosts by six wickets to win their record sixth title, having previously won silver in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015.
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However, Warner refrained from predicting the winner of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. “I think we will have India vs Australia in the final again in the T20 World Cup 2026,” David Warner said on-air during the first India vs Australia T20I in Canberra.
The former left-hander made this sensational prediction while commenting on the first T20I between India and Australia in Canberra on Wednesday, October 29. The Men in Blue will enter the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 as defending champions, with Sri Lanka as co-hosts.
Both countries have been in top form in recent years, with India’s explosive batting lineup and Australia’s tremendous all-round depth making them favorites to dominate the tournament. In previous editions, the Kangaroos failed to make the semi-finals in the United States and the Caribbean.
David Warner predicts Virat Kohli’s long future in ODIs
Earlier, the former Australian opener had also shared his views on Virat Kohli’s ODI future. Ahead of the third and final ODI between India and Australia in Sydney, fans witnessed a heart-touching moment between the two cricket legends. Warner was seen meeting Kohli after a long time and their friendly exchange immediately caught everyone’s attention.
During their conversation, Warner couldn’t help but praise Kohli’s incredible fitness and energy. Even at the age of 36, Kohli continues to impress with his lightning-quick runs between the wickets and sharp fielding skills. His fitness level and commitment to the game impressed Warner.
However, the former Indian captain only plays ODI cricket; There is still a strong belief among fans and experts that he has a lot to offer the game. Many hope to see him in action at the ICC World Cup 2027 and Warner believes Kohli can extend his career beyond that event.
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He can play till the age of 50: David Warner
“I hadn’t seen Virat Kohli for a while, so I just hugged him, shook his hand and hugged him and asked how he and his family were doing. We talked a bit about cricket, then I told him he looks super fit and can play until he’s 50,” Warner said on KayoSports.