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T20 WC 2026: AI Predicts Result for India – A Successful Defence or Trophy Out of Hands?

AI believes the volatile nature of T20 could be a big threat to India’s World Cup defending campaign India's men's national cricket team is currently dominating, having won three T20I matches against New Zealand. The results show the Men in Blue in great rhythm, and they are expected to lift the upcoming T20 World Cup again, given they won the last edition and are the defending champions of the tournament. To be honest, T20I is one format where India has become truly dominant, winning series, ACC, and ICC tournaments as per its own will. However, the format’s volatile nature means nothing is permanent, and therefore, we turned to AI and asked about India’s chances of defending its titles – here’s what AI predicted. Batting depth and intent The AI started by analysing India’s batting order, which comprises some of the best talents in the business, such as Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek ...

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