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The tenth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Defending champions India are the strong favourites but could South Africa build on their recent success and go all the way? Beaten finalists in 2024, the Proteas travel to the sub-continent as World Test Champions.

India cricket commentator, Prakash Wakankar, explains to Delyth Lloyd why he can't see anyone stopping India captain Suryakumar Yadav and his teammates winning back-to-back World Cups.

South Africa has some big hitters in their batting line-up including, Dewald Brevis. ESPN's Southern Africa & Women's Cricket Correspondent, Firdose Moonda, discusses his potential and whether he can lead his team to their first ever T20 World Cup.

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Published on Friday, 6th February 2026.

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