ICC men's T20 World Cup 2020: 3 reasons why Australia will be one of the favourites to lift the trophy

#3 Explosive top and middle-order

David Warner and Aaron Finch have been exceptional at the top of the order for Australia

In David Warner, Aaron Finch and Steve Smith, Australia have three of the most explosive batsmen in the world who can change the momentum of the game any time they one.

Warner has been in exceptional form since his return to the Australian team. In 2019, he averages 287 in T20s in 6 innings and has scored one century and two half centuries and has a strike rate of 145.69. Warner looks to bat through the innings and can be a nightmare to bowl to once he gets his eye in.

His opening partner Aaron Finch complements Warner at the top of the order. The right handed opener averages 35.83 this year in T20 cricket and has a phenomenal strike rate of 158.09.

Smith too has played exceptional cricket since his comeback. Apart from his prolific Ashes, in 3 T20Is, the right handed batsman has scored at an average of 146 and a strike rate of 128.79. The trio of Warner, Finch and Smith have the ability to dominate any bowling attack and are match winners on their day.

Glenn Maxwell is another explosive batsman who can change the course of a match in a couple of overs. Though Maxwell withdrew himself for the series against Pakistan due to personal reasons, he is a vital member of the Australian T20 outfit and Australia will be hopeful of his participation in the T20 World Cup in 2020.

The likes of Ashton Turner, Alex Carey and Ben McDermott have been a part of the Australian setup this summer but have not been able to replicate their Big Bash success in T20Is.

Apart from the above mentioned batsmen, Australia have a big pool of reserves in the likes of Chris Lynn, D'Arch Short and Marcus Stoinis.

Australia is a well balanced outfit comprising of explosive batsmen, dynamic middle order, all round depth and an experienced bowling attack which makes them one of the favourites to lift the 2020 ICC Men's T20 World Cup trophy.