T20 World Cup 2026: 3 Indian batters to watch out for

The T20 World Cup 2026 is set to get underway on February 7, with India and Sri Lanka co-hosting the tournament. A total of 20 teams will compete for the prestigious title, eager to leave their mark on the global stage. As the defending champions, the Men in Blue will enter the tournament as one of the favourites, having lifted the trophy in 2024 under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. With a newly revamped squad and a blend of youth and experience, India will be aiming to secure back-to-back T20 World Cup titles. Ahead of their title defense, here are three Indian batters who could play a decisive role in India’s campaign at the T20 World Cup 2026.

Ishan Kishan

Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has made a strong comeback to the national setup with a string of impressive performances. He recently returned to international cricket during the New Zealand series, where he dominated the opposition bowlers with his aggressive approach. Kishan was also the standout performer in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, leading his team to the title while finishing as the tournament’s highest run-scorer.

On the back of his domestic heroics, Kishan earned a recall to the Indian T20I squad and subsequently to the T20 World Cup squad. In the second T20I against New Zealand, he smashed a blistering 76 off just 32 deliveries, guiding India to a comfortable victory. His ability to provide explosive starts at the top of the order makes him a crucial batter to watch in the upcoming World Cup.

Abhishek Sharma

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has rapidly established himself as one of the most dangerous batters in T20 cricket. He is known for his fearless stroke play, and has amassed 1267 runs in 35 T20I innings at an astonishing strike rate of 195.22, including two centuries and eight half-centuries.

His recent performances against New Zealand further highlighted his destructive potential. Abhishek scored a scintillating 84 off 35 balls and followed it up with an unbeaten 68 off just 20 deliveries in the third T20I, dismantling the Black Caps’ bowling attack. He is currently ranked No. 1 in the ICC T20I batting rankings, and will be a key player for India at the top of the order.

Suryakumar Yadav

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav is another batter to keep a close eye on during the T20 World Cup. Although he endured a lean patch in 2025, the dynamic right-hander has rediscovered his rhythm in the recent New Zealand series. In T20 Internationals, Suryakumar has scored 2959 runs in 96 innings, including four centuries and 23 half-centuries.

His match-winning knocks of unbeaten 82 off 37 balls and unbeaten 57 off 26 balls against New Zealand underlined his return to form. With Suryakumar back at his fluent best, India’s chances of defending their title look significantly stronger, making him one of the most important batters to watch out for in the 2026 T20 World Cup.

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