Rishabh Pant reveals his semi-final contenders for T20 World Cup 2026

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During a high-octane “Salaam Cricket” session on Sports Tak on February 5, 2026, Rishabh Pant offered a fascinating and unfiltered preview of the T20 World Cup 2026. Despite his own injury-induced absence from the squad, the wicketkeeper-batter remained a staunch supporter of the Men in Blue, providing deep insights into his semi-final picks and his assessment of individual players.

Pant’s selection for the final four was a calculated mix of traditional giants and a rising Asian force. He notably excluded Pakistan and England, opting for a team he believes thrives in subcontinental conditions.

“In my opinion, the semifinalists will be India, Australia and South Africa. The fourth team should be an Asian side, so it will be Afghanistan. I think the Indian conditions will definitely help them. Their game has certainly gone up and they are a team whose process is very strong.” Pant said.

Pant was 100% certain that India would defend their title, citing the sheer depth of talent that makes every player a potential match-winner.

“The depth of Indian cricket is unstoppable right now. I don’t know how teams are going to beat them. Every one of them is dangerous—they are all ‘Hukum ka Ikka’ (Aces). Whoever clicks on that day will win the match for India. We have World Cup-winning bowlers because we have all the variety.” Pant concluded.

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In a popular rapid-fire segment, Pant described his teammates in the T20 World Cup 2026 squad with sharp, one-word assessments:

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