Team Australia are looking to be the ultimate king of white-ball cricket as they are on a mission to be the world champion of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 Cup tournament after winning the trophy in the ODI Cricket World Cup last December. They have established a strong squad for this mission which will be analyzed in this article.  Australia Squad in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Table: List of Players in the Australian Team in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Names  Role Mitchell Marsh (Captain) Allrounder Ashton Agar Bowler Pat Cummins Bowler Tim David Middle Order batter Nathan Ellis Bowler Cameron Green Batting Allrounder Josh Hazlewood Bowler Travis Head Top Order Batter Josh Inglis Wicketkeeper Batter Glenn Maxwell Batting Allrounder Mitchell Starc Bowler Marcus Stoinis Batting Allrounder Matthew Wade Wicketkeeper Batter David Warner Opening Batter Adam Zampa Bowler Reserves Jake Fraser-McGurk Batter Matt Short Top Order Batter Read more: Venue Guide: Stadiums of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 The Australian side will be led by their veteran all-rounder Mitchell Marsh who played a crucial role in the final of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 which they eventually won. In their squad, they have prioritized experience.  The squad is very much star-studded. Some of them are among the best of the generation. It is always a daunting task to select only 15 players from such a large pool of players as Australia. Yet it seems to be one of the unmatchable ones.  Here, some of the aspects of the Australian squad will be analyzed in which they did brilliantly and in which they might have done slightly better. Read more: Squad Analysis of Sri Lanka for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Strength of Australia Team for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 Cup  Experience One thing that the selectors have ensured is that there is no shortage of experience in the squad. If you look through the 15-man group, you will see the most familiar names of world cricket. They have been playing for really long and in almost all the franchise leagues of the world. Therefore, it is unlikely that any pressure will crumble them.  Big match performers This has been the key for Australian cricket throughout history. They have always had some players who shine in the ultimate games that differentiate between the bests and the greats. Players like Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, David Warner, Travis Head, and even skipper Mitchell Marsh have frequently passed the test of these moments and ensured Australia’s victory. This time it is not supposed to be any different either.  Explosive batting line-up The team is enriched with seasoned players like Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, and Mitchell Marsh. One can hardly argue the solid batting line up of this squad. These players can single-handedly win matches for their teams as they have done so often. It will not be a surprising thing if they do it again in the current T20 World Cup. Read more: Analysis of India Squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World 2024 Strike Bowlers Just like the batters, the names of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Adam Zampa will give you the reassurance for this. They are some of the greatest wicket-taking bowlers of this generation. And having them together makes their bowling the deadliest in this tournamnet.  Given the way the pitches are behaving this T20 World Cup tournamnet, it will not be easy to score big and win against Australia. Depth in every department Any of the probable starting XI of Australia will see them having batters till at least 9 and having 7 bowlers. It‘s the volume of the depth this team have. With players like Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, and Tim David who can act as frontline batters and can bowl for 4 overs adds to this depth. Similarly, Pat Cummins and Ashton Agar often add valuable runs late in the order after doing a fantastic job with the bowl. Therefore, at any point, their skipper won’t feel like being short of options which will ease the job for him. Read more: Fixtures of Bangladesh Team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Weakness of Australia Squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 However mighty they look, there is always some weakness in every team. It is not any different for this team as well.  Not including James Fraser-McGurk It is not like not including him has weakened the side. They still have brilliant batters. However, he has been in tremendous form in the last few months in various franchise leagues. As a result, one might argue that they should have valued his form, explosiveness, and fearlessness over the likes of David Warner and Matthew Wade to add some dynamics to the team. Lack of Spinners It looks like a problem after the World Cup started. The pitches are behaving really slow and difficult for the batters to score. In such situation, the spinners thrive. The options Australia have in this regard, are Adam Zampa, Ashton Agar, and Glenn Maxwell. Among them, Ashton Agar and Glenn Maxwell might not bowl full quota. However, inclusion of an extra spinner could have been a nice weapon for this team. Read more: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Groups, Match Fixtures, and Venues Key Players for Australian Squad in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Travis Head This cricketer had a brilliant half-year in 2024. With his fiery batting, he provided the team with a foundation for some astounding scores. Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 250+ on three occasions in IPL 2024 and he had scores of 62(24), 102(41), and 89(32). These are only some of the examples of the explosiveness he brings to the side. Australia will rely on this in the whole of the World Cup. Glenn Maxwell There is no need to explain more about this all-rounder. His explosiveness is world-known.  He will be particularly important in this T20 World Cup because he is the only spin-bowling all-rounder on the side. Additionally, the batters are supposed to face a lot of spin bowlers against which he is a master.  Read more: Analyzing Bangladesh Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Pat Cummins It might have come as a wonder when the Australian squad was announced and Pat Cummins was not named captain. However, this talented cricketer is expected to play a big role in the team with his bowling. Besides, his leading capabilities can help Mitchell Marsh to guide the team. After winning the ICC Test Championship, ICC ODI World Cup, and leading Sunrisers Hyderabad to the finals as a captain, he is expected to excel in this role. Adam Zampa Adam Zampa has been the go-to spin bowler of Australia. He has entered this World Cup with great form as well. In situations, where the pitches are slow and balls are spinning, Adam Zampa is supposed to be the most crucial bowler for Australia this time.  Verdict Australia is one of the most powerful teams who are favourite in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Despite the lack of spinners, Australia have put up a squad that is a force to reckon with. Given the strength of batters and bowlers they have in the team, they can easily be the champions once again. Read more: T20 World Cup: Bangladesh aims to unleash full potential despite challenges

Australia announced an 18-member provisional squad in August for the ICC World Cup 2023. Later, one month ahead of the tournament, in September 2023, they finalized their squad by trimming it down to 15 players. Although Australia started the World Cup with two losses, they still have a chance to come back with their abundance of all-rounders and top orders. Australia Squad for ICC World Cup 2023 Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: India ODI Squad Analysis Australia Men’s ODI Squad Analysis for World Cup 2023 Australia's World Cup team is packed with amazing batters who can really give a hard time to any bowling team. Even though Travis Head is injured, there is still Mitchell Marsh, a super-talented player. He can give the Australian team a powerful start with his awesome batting skills when he opens the game. The Australian team's strong suit is definitely its batting. There is a lot of depth, with skilled hitters all the way down to the ninth spot in the lineup. David Warner, who is in great form, is geared up for his last ODI tournament and has given an average performance in the first two matches of the World Cup. But he still has a chance to give his best. Warner finding his form ahead of the 2023 World Cup is a positive sign for Australia. Given his extensive experience and impressive batting record, the team hopes he will put a lot of pressure on the opposing bowlers. Steven Smith and Glenn Maxwell are two key players with the experience of leading Australia to victory in the 2015 World Cup. While they have not had a stellar year in terms of runs, underestimating them could be a mistake for other teams. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Tickets: How to Buy Online, Booking, Prices, Starting Dates and Timings An aggressive bowling attack is another strength of Australia. There is no doubt that Australia has one of the top-notch pace attacks in the 2023 World Cup, led by Mitchell Starc. Starc is a force to be reckoned with, boasting an exceptional record in World Cups. With an impressive collection of 39 wickets in 17 matches, the 33-year-old is the fifth-highest wicket-taker in World Cup history. Starc is just 19 wickets away from surpassing Glenn McGrath's record as the bowler with the most wickets in the 50-over World Cup. In addition to the usual fast bowlers, Green and Stoinis can also contribute with the ball. Stoinis has taken 44 wickets in 64 one-day matches. Similarly, Green has impressed with 16 wickets in 21 games played for the national team, proving to be a valuable asset in the bowling department. While Australia has a competitive edge in batting and fast-blowing, they are lagging behind in the spin department. Indian pitches are famous for favoring spinners. Adam Zampa stands out as the go-to spinner in the squad, known for taking crucial wickets and keeping the runs in check. Unfortunately, Ashton Agar is unavailable due to a calf injury. If Zampa doesn't perform in any of the World Cup matches, Australia might face a shortage of quality options in the spin department. Read more: Analysis of Bangladesh Squad for ICC World Cup 2023 Key Australian Players to Watch in World Cup 2023 Marnus Labuschagne Marnus Labuschagne, the reigning ICC Test Player of the Year, has smoothly adapted to the ODI format, showcasing his batting excellence. Accumulating over 1,000 runs in ODIs in 2023, Labuschagne's outstanding form highlights his considerable talent. Serving as the leader of Australia's campaign, he aims to guide the team to their sixth World Cup title. He already scored 73 runs in two World Cup matches. Adam Zampa Adam Zampa is the sole specialist spinner in Australia's World Cup squad. Since the start of 2022, he has claimed 46 so far wickets in the 50-over format. Zampa played a key role in Australia's ODI series win against India in March 2023. Despite facing a loss with an expensive spell that led to an unfortunate record in a recent ODI loss to South Africa in September 2023, the 31-year-old bounced back impressively. In the lead-up to the World Cup, he redeemed himself by taking six wickets in his last three matches before the tournament. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming: How and Where to Watch all matches Online Mitchell Starc Mitchell Starc is renowned as one of the fastest bowlers globally, and his ability to grab key wickets is well-known. In the 2019 World Cup, he showcased this talent by securing 27 wickets, earning him the Player of the Tournament award. Starc is determined to replicate that success in the upcoming 2023 World Cup. David Warner The iconic Australian opener, David Warner, is appearing in the last World Cup of their career and might announce his retirement from ODI cricket afterward. Warner holds a key role in the Australian playing XI, and his impressive stats in limited-overs cricket in India significantly boost the team's confidence. As an opener, Warner is anticipated to provide Australia with a dynamic and strong start in the tournament. In 2023, he played 11 matches and scored 444 runs. So, he needs to give his regular performance to keep Australia’s hope alive. Final Words The Australian team clinched their first World Cup title in India back in 1987, defeating England at Eden Gardens. So, Australian fans are hopeful that Pat Cummins can lead the team to a similar victory on November 19th at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. But, the two losses have already distracted their track. However, Aussies still have a chance to come back. While Cummins has shown his leadership skills in other formats, he has yet to prove himself in the ODI format. With a strong squad at their disposal, Australians aim to secure their sixth World Cup title, setting high expectations among their supporters. Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan ODI Squad Analysis