Aakash Chopra Hails Australia's 'Wow Batting Lineup' Featuring IPL Stars Ahead of T20 World Cup

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has provided a glowing assessment of Australia’s potential playing XI for the 2026 T20 World Cup, highlighting the team's formidable batting depth largely powered by IPL stars. Chopra believes the squad, captained by Mitchell Marsh, possesses a "wow batting lineup" capable of reaching the tournament final against India.

The predicted XI features a host of IPL heavyweights, including Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, and Pat Cummins. Chopra noted that the Australian strategy is simple: aggressive hitting from nearly every position. He emphasized that almost every player, from the openers down to Pat Cummins at number eight, is ready to swing their bat and maintain constant pressure on the opposition.

This aggressive, power-hitting approach, honed by many of these players during their time in the IPL, is expected to make Australia a dominant force. Chopra's selection underscores the global influence of the IPL in developing T20 specialists who are now poised to lead their national teams on the world stage.