'Terrific' India favourites to win T20 World Cup: Smith
The Hindu
Smith scored a half-century to help Australia post a competitive 152 for five in the tuneup in Dubai but India's batsmen mowed down the total with 13 balls to spare to win by eight wickets.
Steve Smith has branded India favourites to win the T20 World Cup afteron Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
Smith scored a half-century to help Australia post a competitive 152 for five in the tuneup in Dubai but India's batsmen mowed down the total with 13 balls to spare to win by eight wickets.
"They're a terrific side, they've got all bases covered and some serious match-winners," Smith said after his 57 from 48 balls.
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