Australia concluded their T20I series in the West Indies with yet another decisive victory on Monday, and both teams can anticipate next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a great deal of optimism.
With just over six months remaining before the commencement of the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup, teams are beginning to refine their preparations for the 20-over event scheduled to take place in India in 2026. Despite the lopsided scoreline, Australia and West Indies demonstrated promising signs.
We examine five key discussion points that emerged from Australia’s series victory against the West Indies and their potential implications for both teams in the upcoming T20 World Cup next year.
Although Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood are the primary pace trio for Australia in the shortest format, there is significant depth available, eager for their opportunity.
Left-arm bowler Ben Dwarshuis took three wickets in the series finale aginst the West Indies, concluding the series with a joint team-high total of eight wickets. Meanwhile, fellow fast bowlers Nathan Ellis, Sean Abbott, Aaron Hardie, and Xavier Bartlett demonstrated sufficient capability throughout the five matches to indicate they can rise to the occasion at the T20 World Cup if necessary.
With numerous pacers in excellent form and prepared to showcase their skills on the grand stage if summoned this presents a favorable dilemma for Australia as they approach the 10th edition of the T20 World Cup.
