Indian T20 team is unstoppable

[cricketfan28]

This is what i thought after 2008 ipl, stay grounded.

[deepdynamo]

Okay, the squad have been selected and Indian T20 juggernaut is set to roll again. Remember we have been on a winning streak- 29 out of last 32 T20s. Unreal consistency.
 

Jaiswal and Iyer snub, notwithstanding, we have a strong squad once again. We should be able to steamroll everyone in the Asia Cup. The only way this team can be beaten if they get caught on a sluggish wicket and UAE is notrioious for having such pitches from time to time.

 

 

[deathmonger]

30 minutes ago, deepdynamo said:

Okay, the squad have been selected and Indian T20 juggernaut is set to roll again. Remember we have been on a winning streak- 29 out of last 32 T20s. Unreal consistency.
 

Jaiswal and Iyer snub, notwithstanding, we have a strong squad once again. We should be able to steamroll everyone in the Asia Cup. The only way this team can be beaten if they get caught on a sluggish wicket and UAE is notrioious for having such pitches from time to time.

 

 

I'd actually like it if we can fight conditions as well like in the game against Pakistan in 2024 which we won despite having conditions against us.

 

But really excited to see this super team.

 

And those 3 lost didn't have Bumrah (and one was a completely second tier team vs Zimbabwe post the WC).

[deepdynamo]

1 hour ago, deathmonger said:

I'd actually like it if we can fight conditions as well like in the game against Pakistan in 2024 which we won despite having conditions against us.

 

But really excited to see this super team.

 

And those 3 lost didn't have Bumrah (and one was a completely second tier team vs Zimbabwe post the WC).

 

The Asia cup also will also throw light on the direction we are going for the T20 World Cup at home.

 

If Gill fires, Samson is certain to be discarded with Jitesh/KL filling up the middle order keeper slot.
If Dube doesn't impress then Nitish/Parag can make a comeback for a middle order allrounder spot.
If Tilak falters, Jaiswal is in fray to replace him.
If Rinku keep on declining, Iyer can be back too.

Sundar is another one who can be back in contention if TM decide to go spin heavy (unlikely).

 

One thing for sure though- there won't be any wildcard (inspired) selction. No Ashutosh, Shashank or Vipraj.
 

[deathmonger]

44 minutes ago, deepdynamo said:

 

The Asia cup also will also throw light on the direction we are going for the T20 World Cup at home.

 

If Gill fires, Samson is certain to be discarded with Jitesh/KL filling up the middle order keeper slot.
If Dube doesn't impress then Nitish/Parag can make a comeback for a middle order allrounder spot.
If Tilak falters, Jaiswal is in fray to replace him.
If Rinku keep on declining, Iyer can be back too.

Sundar is another one who can be back in contention if TM decide to go spin heavy (unlikely).

 

One thing for sure though- there won't be any wildcard (inspired) selction. No Ashutosh, Shashank or Vipraj.
 

This plus three 5 match series till Feb against SA, NZ and Aus. Good schedule. Should have a good idea about the team by then.

Edited August 24, 2025 by deathmonger

[Gollum]

6 minutes ago, deathmonger said:

This plus three 5 match series till Feb against SA, NZ and Aus. Good schedule. Should have a good idea about the team by then.

Best possible prep for the WC. 5 match series vs Aus, RSA, NZ, should separate the wheat from the chaff. If we don't win this WC, will be more disappointing than the 23 WC miss. 

Edited August 24, 2025 by Gollum

[deathmonger]

9 minutes ago, Gollum said:

Best possible prep for the WC. 5 match series vs Aus, RSA, NZ, should separate the wheat from the chaff. If we don't win this WC, will be more disappointing than the 23 WC miss. 

Yeah. 23 WC final had chinks cause of Axar/Pandya injuries.

 

This will prolly be the most OP T20 team ever.

[tapandrun]

7 hours ago, deepdynamo said:

 

The Asia cup also will also throw light on the direction we are going for the T20 World Cup at home.

 

If Gill fires, Samson is certain to be discarded with Jitesh/KL filling up the middle order keeper slot.
If Dube doesn't impress then Nitish/Parag can make a comeback for a middle order allrounder spot.
If Tilak falters, Jaiswal is in fray to replace him.
If Rinku keep on declining, Iyer can be back too.

Sundar is another one who can be back in contention if TM decide to go spin heavy (unlikely).

 

One thing for sure though- there won't be any wildcard (inspired) selction. No Ashutosh, Shashank or Vipraj.
 

The Asia cup  for Ind (ranked 1) team wont give any idea or any conclusion derived from these matches will be false results.

 

Ind is ranked no.1 the next team is SL which is ranked 7. Ind could have sent b/c/d level team and be competitive in the series. Ind could have played a challenger kind of tournament -- Blues / Green and Red  

 

• India – Rank 1,

• Pakistan – Rank 8, 

• Sri Lanka – Rank 7,

• Bangladesh – Rank 10,

• Afghanistan – Rank 9,

• United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Rank 15,

• Oman – Rank 20

 

 

 

[BacktoCricaddict]

3 hours ago, tapandrun said:

The Asia cup  for Ind (ranked 1) team wont give any idea or any conclusion derived from these matches will be false results.

 

Ind is ranked no.1 the next team is SL which is ranked 7. Ind could have sent b/c/d level team and be competitive in the series. Ind could have played a challenger kind of tournament -- Blues / Green and Red  

 

• India – Rank 1,

• Pakistan – Rank 8, 

• Sri Lanka – Rank 7,

• Bangladesh – Rank 10,

• Afghanistan – Rank 9,

• United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Rank 15,

• Oman – Rank 20

 

 

 

They should've selected more emerging players with a couple of the pandya, sky types to guide. A depth team. But no, they want to make shubman and bumrah play.

[deepdynamo]

12 hours ago, tapandrun said:

The Asia cup  for Ind (ranked 1) team wont give any idea or any conclusion derived from these matches will be false results.

 

Ind is ranked no.1 the next team is SL which is ranked 7. Ind could have sent b/c/d level team and be competitive in the series. Ind could have played a challenger kind of tournament -- Blues / Green and Red  

 

• India – Rank 1,

• Pakistan – Rank 8, 

• Sri Lanka – Rank 7,

• Bangladesh – Rank 10,

• Afghanistan – Rank 9,

• United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Rank 15,

• Oman – Rank 20

 

 

 

 

Yeah, Asia Cup is a minnow cup but UAE conditions make an even field somewhat. I am 100% certain there won't be 200 vs 200 games. Good tournament to try combinations and navigate mid totals on slow pitches.

[Gollum]

12 hours ago, tapandrun said:

The Asia cup  for Ind (ranked 1) team wont give any idea or any conclusion derived from these matches will be false results.

 

Ind is ranked no.1 the next team is SL which is ranked 7. Ind could have sent b/c/d level team and be competitive in the series. Ind could have played a challenger kind of tournament -- Blues / Green and Red  

 

• India – Rank 1,

• Pakistan – Rank 8, 

• Sri Lanka – Rank 7,

• Bangladesh – Rank 10,

• Afghanistan – Rank 9,

• United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Rank 15,

• Oman – Rank 20

T20I rankings are volatile, overrated. I expect Afghans and Lankans to be SF contenders in next year's WC. On typical SL pitches which take turn, those two sides will be tough to beat. 

[AuxiliA]

19 hours ago, Gollum said:

Best possible prep for the WC. 5 match series vs Aus, RSA, NZ, should separate the wheat from the chaff. If we don't win this WC, will be more disappointing than the 23 WC miss. 

 

 

T20 WCs are basically lottery. The true favourite hardly ever wins it. No one has won it b2b. Toss, dew will play a crucial role. 

 

[deathmonger]

2 hours ago, AuxiliA said:

 

 

T20 WCs are basically lottery. The true favourite hardly ever wins it. No one has won it b2b. Toss, dew will play a crucial role. 

 

2022 and 2024 favourites won it

[tapandrun]

7 hours ago, Gollum said:

T20I rankings are volatile, overrated. I expect Afghans and Lankans to be SF contenders in next year's WC. On typical SL pitches which take turn, those two sides will be tough to beat. 

Yes ranking are meaningless, but there is serious gap between a full strength Ind team and other teams in this tournament.

 

Do not think ICC will prepare square turning tracks for its events, already was under-pressure with last t20i wc pitches.

[Manucrick]

Not anymore gill batting can hurt our t20 team 

[Lord]

On 8/25/2025 at 12:50 AM, AuxiliA said:

 

 

T20 WCs are basically lottery. The true favourite hardly ever wins it. No one has won it b2b. Toss, dew will play a crucial role. 

 

yes thats why I keep it as par to CT and not ODI WC

[New guy]

On 8/25/2025 at 7:24 PM, Manucrick said:

Not anymore gill batting can hurt our t20 team 

Yep, now the balance of the young team has been destroyed, let's see how they develop.

[Manucrick]

1 hour ago, New guy said:

Yep, now the balance of the young team has been destroyed, let's see how they develop.

Yes stupid selector and bcci ruined the team  now they need look for new combinations 

[bowl_out]

7 hours ago, Manucrick said:

Yes stupid selector and bcci ruined the team  now they need look for new combinations 

Making him VC was the worst decision. If he is a sure starter, it messes up the top 5 which seemed pretty settled previously. Samson, Tilak will have to either bat out of position or be dropped.

[tapandrun]

There are two visible areas of improvement  in the team -- finishers and leg-spinner who can bat a bit hit 4/6 in last 5-6 balls

 

Right now Ind needs finishers, Ind t20i team has been losing gas in last 3 overs.

Think Shashank, Dhir(MI) and Ashutosh could have been tried.

 

Dhir can play anywhere from no. 3-7 and has played some decent knocks for MI in lst 2 seasons can bowl bit of off-spin, Shashank has been finisher for Pk and has finished games for them can bowl bit of slow medium pace . Ashutosh has played couple of match winning knocks in last 2 seasons as well can bowl bit of off-spin , read somewhere he can keep wkts too.

 

Vipraj (dc) only option available for a leg-spinner who can bat in t20 fashion.

 

Not sure of their intnl quality but these 3-4 player should be tried before the t20i wc.

 

 

Edited August 27, 2025 by tapandrun