World T20 team guides: Complete analysis of the Super 10 cricket teams

Team-by-team guides to eight of the World T20 championships Super 10 teams. Osman Samiuddin and Paul Radley break down who you need to know for each team and give predictions for where they'll finish.

The World T20 cricket championships began on Tuesday, March 8, with the preliminary Group A and B matchups. Super 10 play begins Tuesday, March 15.

The National’s Paul Radley and Osman Samiuddin break down the Super 10 clubs, with who they think will be the most important names to watch. They also predict where each squad will finish.

Group 1

• Afghanistan: Eased through Group A to advance

• England: Much depends on Eoin Morgan's form

• South Africa: Plenty of reason for optimism

• Sri Lanka: Defending champions might have trouble repeating

• West Indies: Lendl Simmons injury could be costly

Group 2

• Australia: Losers of their last five, T20 not their forte

• Bangladesh: Rising club looks to continue momentum

• India: Hosts are also the tournament favourites

• New Zealand: No Brendon McCullum, but still a team to be feared

• Pakistan: One-time heavyweights in the format, but have fallen alarmingly behind

Read more:

• Schedule for every match in UAE time

• Predictions from The National sports desk

• Full squad lists for all 16 teams

• Poll: Vote on which team you think will win

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