The T20 World Cup is on cards and the cricket on-lookers are already pumped up for the mega event. The team combinations and the playing conditions are all highly discussed as every team will be aiming to bring their A-game on the field. The T20 format is highly demanding and every decision has to be taken super quick as the pace of the game demands so.

It is a no-brainer that in T20s, the batter seems to get more praises as the firepower with the bat entertains the fans. But it is a fact that bowlers too have fueled the fire of the format. They have often walked in to shift the pendulum to their side and decide the outcome of the game.

As the action is set to unfold, along with the batters, the bowling combinations are also being highlighted. The playing conditions and pitch will naturally affect the selection process of each team. But where do the teams stand when it comes to having the spinning options for the marquee event is something to put the thinking hats on for.

Here’s predicting the spin attack of the top eight teams ahead of the T20 World Cup:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-347856" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shakib-Al-Hasan.jpg" alt="Shakib Al Hasan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-347856" class="wp-caption-text">Shakib Al Hasan. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Bangladesh recently scripted history by registering their first bilateral series win against Australia. The spirits of the team will be all high, heading into the T20 tournament. Talking about their spinners, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/shakib-al-hasan-becomes-third-cricketer-to-achieve-double-of-1000-runs-and-100-wickets-in-t20is/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shakib Al Hasan</a> has been the one leading the spin attack of the side over the years. He has looked in splendid form in the recent series as well and will be the premium spinner for the side.

Over the passage of time, he has been an important player for the side and has been consistently contributing to their success. He can provide the services with both the bat as well as the ball. In his career of 84 T20I matches, he has scalped a total of 102 wickets at a healthy economy rate of 6.8. He has honed his craft by sailing the team to triumph from crunch moments on various occasions.

Along with him, Bangladesh has Mehidy Hasan as another spin bowling action. The off-spinner registered the best match figures for a Bangladesh bowler overseas to help wrap up Zimbabwe for 256 and see his side secure win by 220 runs just before tea on the fifth day of the one-off Test at the Harare Sports Club. He is a potential bowler and Bangladesh can depend on him to get those wickets in the middle overs.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-300680" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Fabian-Allen.jpg" alt="Fabian Allen" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-300680" class="wp-caption-text">Fabian Allen. (Photo Source: MUNIR UZ ZAMAN/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The two-time World champions can pose a great threat to any opposition in the tournament. They are termed as one of the strong contenders for the T20 World Cup with the power-hitters and all-rounders they have on their side. About the spin options of the West Indies, the in-form Fabian Allen will probably be their first-choice spinner. Along with getting the crucial breakthroughs, he can put up a good show with the bat as well.

The left-arm finger-spinner has impressed with his performances recently and has cemented his place in the side. He has clinched a total of 20 wickets at an economy rate of 7.21 in the 28 T20I matches that he has played. He has recently improved his T20I bowling rankings and has looked in great form with quality economical bowling from him. With the bat, he has chipped in 250 runs in his T20I career.

Hayden Walsh has adapted to the format and is emerging as one of the promising players for the West Indies. In 20 T20I matches, Walsh has picked up 19 wickets. He also provides decent services with the bat down the order. The right-arm leg-break bowler has produced good performances recently. He will be a player that the Windies will pin a lot of hopes on.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-400882" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ashton-Agar.jpg" alt="Ashton Agar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-400882" class="wp-caption-text">Ashton Agar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The mighty Australians are yet to win a T20 World Cup. Though the side hasn’t had a good outing against Bangladesh, they would not let it upset them too much as the team missed out on a lot of key names. Heading into the T20 World Cup, if one has to dive deeper into their spin options, then the team has some dynamic names. The left-arm finger spinner Ashton Agar has been a key name in Australia’s bowling attack in T20I cricket.

Ashton Agar has featured for Australia in 39 T20Is and has picked up 42 wickets at a healthy economy rate of 6.75. Adam Zampa can operate with him in the spin department. Zampa has picked up 52 wickets in his T20I career of 50 matches.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-australia-release-statements-backing-justin-langers-position/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australia</a> also has a powerful all-rounder in Glenn Maxwell. Maxwell’s abilities with the bat are known to all. However, if needed he can take the charge with the ball as well and get those crucial wickets for the team in crunch moments. The right-arm off-break bowler will have a big role to play for Australia in the tournament with both the bat and the ball. His presence provides the team an extra spinning option wherein the balance of the team could be managed as per the conditions.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-531348" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tabraiz-Shamsi.jpeg" alt="Tabraiz Shamsi of South Africa celebrates the dismissal of Shimron Hetmyer of West Indies" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-531348" class="wp-caption-text">Tabraiz Shamsi of South Africa celebrates the dismissal of Shimron Hetmyer of West Indies. (Photo by RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

South Arica would be keen to change their scripts in the ICC events. They recently won the T20I series against the Windies in a series that was of fluctuating fortunes. When it comes to the Proteas’ spin bowling, they have <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ire-vs-sa-1st-t20i-review-ireland-put-up-spirited-bowling-performance-but-tabraiz-shamsi-spins-south-africa-to-victory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tabraiz Shamsi </a>who will be the spearhead of the attack. He is currently at the top of the T20I bowling rankings.

Shamsi’s rise in the T20 format is truly commendable. The left-arm wrist-spin bowler has ample variation under his sleeves. He also has the flair to bring in the lethal googly that poses challenges to the batters. In 39 T20I matches, the spinner has picked up 45  wickets at an economy rate of 6.79.

George Linde is the other spin alternative for the South Africa team. He too has risen to the ranks as a highly competent spinner. Whether it is bowling in the initial overs or as the game progresses, he is one name that the team can rely on.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-502090" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shadab-Khan.jpg" alt="Shadab Khan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-502090" class="wp-caption-text">Shadab Khan. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Pakistan presents itself as one of the best teams in the T20 World Cup. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/for-pakistan-t20-world-cup-2021-is-like-a-home-event-babar-azam-confident-of-winning-the-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Babar Azam</a>-led side has an impressive batting line-up and a strong bowling attack as well. Pacer Shaheen Afridi will lead their pacing attack. However, when it comes to the spin division, Usman Qadir will lead the side. The leg-break bowler has shone with some stand-out performances in the past to sail the team to victory.

Qadir has grabbed 20 wickets in 16 T20I games at an economy rate of 7.41. The team highly depends on the pacers. But in the spin department, the Pakistan team has Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim. Both of them can come in handy with the bat and the ball.

Shadab Khan has played 53  T20I matches for Pakistan and has picked up 58 wickets at an economy rate of 7.4. On the other hand, Imad Wasim can also provide Pakistan with an option to start off the bowling attack before coming in the middle overs and making the batters struggle with his tight lines. He has scalped 51 wickets at an economy rate of 6.4.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-397586" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ish-Sodhi-1.jpg" alt="Ish Sodhi" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-397586" class="wp-caption-text">Ish Sodhi. (Photo Source: GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

The Kane Williamson-led side has the confidence by their side after having been crowned as the World Test Championships. The team heavily depends on the pacers to lead the bowling attack. However, they have some key names to take up the mantle of the spin department. The left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner would be one choice for the team.

Mitchell Santner has the flair to add-in runs as well which provides the team with a good all-rounding option. In 52 T20I matches, he has grabbed 60 wickets at an economy rate of 7.38. To assist him in the spin attack, the Kiwis have two other names in Ish Sodhi and Todd Astle.

Ish Sodhi is a valuable commodity for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/new-zealand-name-15-member-squad-for-2021-t20-world-cup-ross-taylor-colin-de-grandhomme-miss-out/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Zealand</a> in white-ball cricket. In 57 T20I matches, the spinner has picked up 73 wickets. Another leg-spinner Todd Astle is available for the Black Caps. It is obvious that the conditions will have a great say in the combination. Wrist spinners are always a boon for any side and Todd Astle is one player the New Zealand side can invest their belief in.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-358102" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_343880.jpg" alt="England v India - 3rd ODI: Royal London One-Day Series" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-358102" class="wp-caption-text">LEEDS, ENGLAND &#8211; JULY 17: Adil Rashid of England celebrates dismissing Suresh Raina of India during the 3rd Royal London One-Day International match between England and India at Headingley on July 17, 2018 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption>

After having been crowned as the champion in the 50 over World Cup, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20-world-cup-2021-dinesh-karthik-predicts-england-to-win-the-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a> will be aiming for glory in the shortest format as well. The side has some influential names in both the departments, but when it comes to spinners the team rather has a limited choice. Adil Rashid has been instrumental for the side and has been a constant for the side. He is certain to hold the spin attack of the side strongly.

Adil Rashid has not only been lethal but has bowled economic spells for the side. Batters have struggled to read the deliveries of the right-arm leg-break bowler who has ended England’s long search on a reliable spinner in white-ball cricket. Rashid has picked up 65 wickets at an economy rate of 7.48 in his T20I career of 62 matches.

Another option for England with regards to spin is Moeen Ali, who ticks the massive box of a good all-rounder option for England. He has clinched 21 wickets and scored 437 runs in his 38 matches T20I career. The concern for England is that if one of them has a bad day they might be in a spot of bother.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-539627" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Yuzvendra-Chahal-1.jpg" alt="Yuzvendra Chahal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-539627" class="wp-caption-text">Yuzvendra Chahal. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/13-years-of-king-kohli-twitterati-react-as-virat-kohli-completes-13-years-in-international-cricket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Virat Kohli</a>-led squad will be considered as one of the strong opponents of the tournament. The team has a lot of options to fall back on and would take the calls taking into consideration the playing conditions and form of the players. About the spinning alternatives, the Indian team has quite a few names on the list. Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav lead the spin attack of the team in the past before hitting a lean patch.

However, in the Sri Lanka series, the spinners looked in decent form. For the shortest format, it is likely that India might go with the services of Chahal and Ravindra Jadeja. Chahal is India&#8217;s leading wicket-taker in the T20I format and has picked up 63 wickets in 49 T20I matches. The leg-spinner has displayed his flair by picking up wickets in the crunch moments.

With Jadeja on the side, the team gets a complete T20 package. He has the immense ability to hit big runs, provide crucial breakthroughs and he is one of the best fielders across formats. With the likes of Rahul Chahar and Kuldeep Yadav, India does not seem to have any issues in their spin attack. The conditions and surface will have the final say on the inclusion of the right pair.

The T20 World Cup is on cards and the cricket on-lookers are already pumped up for the mega event. The team combinations and the playing conditions are all highly discussed as every team will be aiming to bring their A-game on the field. The T20 format is highly demanding and every decision has to be taken super quick as the pace of the game demands so.
It is a no-brainer that in T20s, the batter seems to get more praises as the firepower with the bat entertains the fans. But it is a fact that bowlers too have fueled the fire of the format. They have often walked in to shift the pendulum to their side and decide the outcome of the game.
As the action is set to unfold, along with the batters, the bowling combinations are also being highlighted. The playing conditions and pitch will naturally affect the selection process of each team. But where do the teams stand when it comes to having the spinning options for the marquee event is something to put the thinking hats on for.
<h3>Here’s predicting the spin attack of the top eight teams ahead of the T20 World Cup:</h3>
<h3>8. Bangladesh</h3>
<figure id="attachment_347856" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-347856" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-347856" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shakib-Al-Hasan.jpg" alt="Shakib Al Hasan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-347856" class="wp-caption-text">Shakib Al Hasan. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Bangladesh recently scripted history by registering their first bilateral series win against Australia. The spirits of the team will be all high, heading into the T20 tournament. Talking about their spinners, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/shakib-al-hasan-becomes-third-cricketer-to-achieve-double-of-1000-runs-and-100-wickets-in-t20is/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shakib Al Hasan</a> has been the one leading the spin attack of the side over the years. He has looked in splendid form in the recent series as well and will be the premium spinner for the side.
Over the passage of time, he has been an important player for the side and has been consistently contributing to their success. He can provide the services with both the bat as well as the ball. In his career of 84 T20I matches, he has scalped a total of 102 wickets at a healthy economy rate of 6.8. He has honed his craft by sailing the team to triumph from crunch moments on various occasions.
Along with him, Bangladesh has Mehidy Hasan as another spin bowling action. The off-spinner registered the best match figures for a Bangladesh bowler overseas to help wrap up Zimbabwe for 256 and see his side secure win by 220 runs just before tea on the fifth day of the one-off Test at the Harare Sports Club. He is a potential bowler and Bangladesh can depend on him to get those wickets in the middle overs.
<h3>7. West Indies</h3>
<figure id="attachment_300680" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-300680" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-300680" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Fabian-Allen.jpg" alt="Fabian Allen" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-300680" class="wp-caption-text">Fabian Allen. (Photo Source: MUNIR UZ ZAMAN/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The two-time World champions can pose a great threat to any opposition in the tournament. They are termed as one of the strong contenders for the T20 World Cup with the power-hitters and all-rounders they have on their side. About the spin options of the West Indies, the in-form Fabian Allen will probably be their first-choice spinner. Along with getting the crucial breakthroughs, he can put up a good show with the bat as well.
The left-arm finger-spinner has impressed with his performances recently and has cemented his place in the side. He has clinched a total of 20 wickets at an economy rate of 7.21 in the 28 T20I matches that he has played. He has recently improved his T20I bowling rankings and has looked in great form with quality economical bowling from him. With the bat, he has chipped in 250 runs in his T20I career.
Hayden Walsh has adapted to the format and is emerging as one of the promising players for the West Indies. In 20 T20I matches, Walsh has picked up 19 wickets. He also provides decent services with the bat down the order. The right-arm leg-break bowler has produced good performances recently. He will be a player that the Windies will pin a lot of hopes on.
<h3>6. Australia</h3>
<figure id="attachment_400882" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-400882" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-400882" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ashton-Agar.jpg" alt="Ashton Agar" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-400882" class="wp-caption-text">Ashton Agar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The mighty Australians are yet to win a T20 World Cup. Though the side hasn’t had a good outing against Bangladesh, they would not let it upset them too much as the team missed out on a lot of key names. Heading into the T20 World Cup, if one has to dive deeper into their spin options, then the team has some dynamic names. The left-arm finger spinner Ashton Agar has been a key name in Australia’s bowling attack in T20I cricket.
Ashton Agar has featured for Australia in 39 T20Is and has picked up 42 wickets at a healthy economy rate of 6.75. Adam Zampa can operate with him in the spin department. Zampa has picked up 52 wickets in his T20I career of 50 matches.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-australia-release-statements-backing-justin-langers-position/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australia</a> also has a powerful all-rounder in Glenn Maxwell. Maxwell’s abilities with the bat are known to all. However, if needed he can take the charge with the ball as well and get those crucial wickets for the team in crunch moments. The right-arm off-break bowler will have a big role to play for Australia in the tournament with both the bat and the ball. His presence provides the team an extra spinning option wherein the balance of the team could be managed as per the conditions.
<h3>5. South Africa</h3>
<figure id="attachment_531348" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-531348" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-531348" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tabraiz-Shamsi.jpeg" alt="Tabraiz Shamsi of South Africa celebrates the dismissal of Shimron Hetmyer of West Indies" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-531348" class="wp-caption-text">Tabraiz Shamsi of South Africa celebrates the dismissal of Shimron Hetmyer of West Indies. (Photo by RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
South Arica would be keen to change their scripts in the ICC events. They recently won the T20I series against the Windies in a series that was of fluctuating fortunes. When it comes to the Proteas’ spin bowling, they have <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ire-vs-sa-1st-t20i-review-ireland-put-up-spirited-bowling-performance-but-tabraiz-shamsi-spins-south-africa-to-victory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tabraiz Shamsi </a>who will be the spearhead of the attack. He is currently at the top of the T20I bowling rankings.
Shamsi’s rise in the T20 format is truly commendable. The left-arm wrist-spin bowler has ample variation under his sleeves. He also has the flair to bring in the lethal googly that poses challenges to the batters. In 39 T20I matches, the spinner has picked up 45&nbsp; wickets at an economy rate of 6.79.
George Linde is the other spin alternative for the South Africa team. He too has risen to the ranks as a highly competent spinner. Whether it is bowling in the initial overs or as the game progresses, he is one name that the team can rely on.
<h3>4. Pakistan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_502090" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-502090" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-502090" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shadab-Khan.jpg" alt="Shadab Khan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-502090" class="wp-caption-text">Shadab Khan. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Pakistan presents itself as one of the best teams in the T20 World Cup. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/for-pakistan-t20-world-cup-2021-is-like-a-home-event-babar-azam-confident-of-winning-the-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Babar Azam</a>-led side has an impressive batting line-up and a strong bowling attack as well. Pacer Shaheen Afridi will lead their pacing attack. However, when it comes to the spin division, Usman Qadir will lead the side. The leg-break bowler has shone with some stand-out performances in the past to sail the team to victory.
Qadir has grabbed 20 wickets in 16 T20I games at an economy rate of 7.41. The team highly depends on the pacers. But in the spin department, the Pakistan team has Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim. Both of them can come in handy with the bat and the ball.
Shadab Khan has played 53&nbsp; T20I matches for Pakistan and has picked up 58 wickets at an economy rate of 7.4. On the other hand, Imad Wasim can also provide Pakistan with an option to start off the bowling attack before coming in the middle overs and making the batters struggle with his tight lines. He has scalped 51 wickets at an economy rate of 6.4.
<h3>3. New Zealand</h3>
<figure id="attachment_397586" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-397586" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-397586" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ish-Sodhi-1.jpg" alt="Ish Sodhi" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-397586" class="wp-caption-text">Ish Sodhi. (Photo Source: GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The Kane Williamson-led side has the confidence by their side after having been crowned as the World Test Championships. The team heavily depends on the pacers to lead the bowling attack. However, they have some key names to take up the mantle of the spin department. The left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner would be one choice for the team.
Mitchell Santner has the flair to add-in runs as well which provides the team with a good all-rounding option. In 52 T20I matches, he has grabbed 60 wickets at an economy rate of 7.38. To assist him in the spin attack, the Kiwis have two other names in Ish Sodhi and Todd Astle.
Ish Sodhi is a valuable commodity for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/new-zealand-name-15-member-squad-for-2021-t20-world-cup-ross-taylor-colin-de-grandhomme-miss-out/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Zealand</a> in white-ball cricket. In 57 T20I matches, the spinner has picked up 73 wickets. Another leg-spinner Todd Astle is available for the Black Caps. It is obvious that the conditions will have a great say in the combination. Wrist spinners are always a boon for any side and Todd Astle is one player the New Zealand side can invest their belief in.
<h3>2. England</h3>
<figure id="attachment_358102" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-358102" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-358102" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_343880.jpg" alt="England v India - 3rd ODI: Royal London One-Day Series" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-358102" class="wp-caption-text">LEEDS, ENGLAND – JULY 17: Adil Rashid of England celebrates dismissing Suresh Raina of India during the 3rd Royal London One-Day International match between England and India at Headingley on July 17, 2018 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
After having been crowned as the champion in the 50 over World Cup, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20-world-cup-2021-dinesh-karthik-predicts-england-to-win-the-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a> will be aiming for glory in the shortest format as well. The side has some influential names in both the departments, but when it comes to spinners the team rather has a limited choice. Adil Rashid has been instrumental for the side and has been a constant for the side. He is certain to hold the spin attack of the side strongly.
Adil Rashid has not only been lethal but has bowled economic spells for the side. Batters have struggled to read the deliveries of the right-arm leg-break bowler who has ended England’s long search on a reliable spinner in white-ball cricket. Rashid has picked up 65 wickets at an economy rate of 7.48 in his T20I career of 62 matches.
Another option for England with regards to spin is Moeen Ali, who ticks the massive box of a good all-rounder option for England. He has clinched 21 wickets and scored 437 runs in his 38 matches T20I career. The concern for England is that if one of them has a bad day they might be in a spot of bother.
<h3>1. India</h3>
<figure id="attachment_539627" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-539627" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-539627" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Yuzvendra-Chahal-1.jpg" alt="Yuzvendra Chahal" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-539627" class="wp-caption-text">Yuzvendra Chahal. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/13-years-of-king-kohli-twitterati-react-as-virat-kohli-completes-13-years-in-international-cricket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Virat Kohli</a>-led squad will be considered as one of the strong opponents of the tournament. The team has a lot of options to fall back on and would take the calls taking into consideration the playing conditions and form of the players. About the spinning alternatives, the Indian team has quite a few names on the list. Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav lead the spin attack of the team in the past before hitting a lean patch.
However, in the Sri Lanka series, the spinners looked in decent form. For the shortest format, it is likely that India might go with the services of Chahal and Ravindra Jadeja. Chahal is India’s leading wicket-taker in the T20I format and has picked up 63 wickets in 49 T20I matches. The leg-spinner has displayed his flair by picking up wickets in the crunch moments.
With Jadeja on the side, the team gets a complete T20 package. He has the immense ability to hit big runs, provide crucial breakthroughs and he is one of the best fielders across formats. With the likes of Rahul Chahar and Kuldeep Yadav, India does not seem to have any issues in their spin attack. The conditions and surface will have the final say on the inclusion of the right pair.

The T20 World Cup is on cards and the cricket on-lookers are already pumped up for the mega event. The team combinations and the playing conditions are all highly discussed as every team will be aiming to bring their A-game on the field. The T20 format is highly demanding and every decision has to be taken super quick as the pace of the game demands so.
It is a no-brainer that in T20s, the batter seems to get more praises as the firepower with the bat entertains the fans. But it is a fact that bowlers too have fueled the fire of the format. They have often walked in to shift the pendulum to their side and decide the outcome of the game.
As the action is set to unfold, along with the batters, the bowling combinations are also being highlighted. The playing conditions and pitch will naturally affect the selection process of each team. But where do the teams stand when it comes to having the spinning options for the marquee event is something to put the thinking hats on for.
<h3>Here’s predicting the spin attack of the top eight teams ahead of the T20 World Cup:</h3>
<h3>8. Bangladesh</h3>
<figure id="attachment_347856" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-347856" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-347856" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shakib-Al-Hasan.jpg" alt="Shakib Al Hasan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-347856" class="wp-caption-text">Shakib Al Hasan. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Bangladesh recently scripted history by registering their first bilateral series win against Australia. The spirits of the team will be all high, heading into the T20 tournament. Talking about their spinners, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/shakib-al-hasan-becomes-third-cricketer-to-achieve-double-of-1000-runs-and-100-wickets-in-t20is/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shakib Al Hasan</a> has been the one leading the spin attack of the side over the years. He has looked in splendid form in the recent series as well and will be the premium spinner for the side.
Over the passage of time, he has been an important player for the side and has been consistently contributing to their success. He can provide the services with both the bat as well as the ball. In his career of 84 T20I matches, he has scalped a total of 102 wickets at a healthy economy rate of 6.8. He has honed his craft by sailing the team to triumph from crunch moments on various occasions.
Along with him, Bangladesh has Mehidy Hasan as another spin bowling action. The off-spinner registered the best match figures for a Bangladesh bowler overseas to help wrap up Zimbabwe for 256 and see his side secure win by 220 runs just before tea on the fifth day of the one-off Test at the Harare Sports Club. He is a potential bowler and Bangladesh can depend on him to get those wickets in the middle overs.
<h3>7. West Indies</h3>
<figure id="attachment_300680" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-300680" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-300680" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Fabian-Allen.jpg" alt="Fabian Allen" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-300680" class="wp-caption-text">Fabian Allen. (Photo Source: MUNIR UZ ZAMAN/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The two-time World champions can pose a great threat to any opposition in the tournament. They are termed as one of the strong contenders for the T20 World Cup with the power-hitters and all-rounders they have on their side. About the spin options of the West Indies, the in-form Fabian Allen will probably be their first-choice spinner. Along with getting the crucial breakthroughs, he can put up a good show with the bat as well.
The left-arm finger-spinner has impressed with his performances recently and has cemented his place in the side. He has clinched a total of 20 wickets at an economy rate of 7.21 in the 28 T20I matches that he has played. He has recently improved his T20I bowling rankings and has looked in great form with quality economical bowling from him. With the bat, he has chipped in 250 runs in his T20I career.
Hayden Walsh has adapted to the format and is emerging as one of the promising players for the West Indies. In 20 T20I matches, Walsh has picked up 19 wickets. He also provides decent services with the bat down the order. The right-arm leg-break bowler has produced good performances recently. He will be a player that the Windies will pin a lot of hopes on.
<h3>6. Australia</h3>
<figure id="attachment_400882" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-400882" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-400882" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ashton-Agar.jpg" alt="Ashton Agar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-400882" class="wp-caption-text">Ashton Agar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The mighty Australians are yet to win a T20 World Cup. Though the side hasn’t had a good outing against Bangladesh, they would not let it upset them too much as the team missed out on a lot of key names. Heading into the T20 World Cup, if one has to dive deeper into their spin options, then the team has some dynamic names. The left-arm finger spinner Ashton Agar has been a key name in Australia’s bowling attack in T20I cricket.
Ashton Agar has featured for Australia in 39 T20Is and has picked up 42 wickets at a healthy economy rate of 6.75. Adam Zampa can operate with him in the spin department. Zampa has picked up 52 wickets in his T20I career of 50 matches.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-australia-release-statements-backing-justin-langers-position/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australia</a> also has a powerful all-rounder in Glenn Maxwell. Maxwell’s abilities with the bat are known to all. However, if needed he can take the charge with the ball as well and get those crucial wickets for the team in crunch moments. The right-arm off-break bowler will have a big role to play for Australia in the tournament with both the bat and the ball. His presence provides the team an extra spinning option wherein the balance of the team could be managed as per the conditions.
<h3>5. South Africa</h3>
<figure id="attachment_531348" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-531348" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-531348" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tabraiz-Shamsi.jpeg" alt="Tabraiz Shamsi of South Africa celebrates the dismissal of Shimron Hetmyer of West Indies" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-531348" class="wp-caption-text">Tabraiz Shamsi of South Africa celebrates the dismissal of Shimron Hetmyer of West Indies. (Photo by RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
South Arica would be keen to change their scripts in the ICC events. They recently won the T20I series against the Windies in a series that was of fluctuating fortunes. When it comes to the Proteas’ spin bowling, they have <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ire-vs-sa-1st-t20i-review-ireland-put-up-spirited-bowling-performance-but-tabraiz-shamsi-spins-south-africa-to-victory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tabraiz Shamsi </a>who will be the spearhead of the attack. He is currently at the top of the T20I bowling rankings.
Shamsi’s rise in the T20 format is truly commendable. The left-arm wrist-spin bowler has ample variation under his sleeves. He also has the flair to bring in the lethal googly that poses challenges to the batters. In 39 T20I matches, the spinner has picked up 45  wickets at an economy rate of 6.79.
George Linde is the other spin alternative for the South Africa team. He too has risen to the ranks as a highly competent spinner. Whether it is bowling in the initial overs or as the game progresses, he is one name that the team can rely on.
<h3>4. Pakistan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_502090" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-502090" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-502090" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shadab-Khan.jpg" alt="Shadab Khan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-502090" class="wp-caption-text">Shadab Khan. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Pakistan presents itself as one of the best teams in the T20 World Cup. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/for-pakistan-t20-world-cup-2021-is-like-a-home-event-babar-azam-confident-of-winning-the-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Babar Azam</a>-led side has an impressive batting line-up and a strong bowling attack as well. Pacer Shaheen Afridi will lead their pacing attack. However, when it comes to the spin division, Usman Qadir will lead the side. The leg-break bowler has shone with some stand-out performances in the past to sail the team to victory.
Qadir has grabbed 20 wickets in 16 T20I games at an economy rate of 7.41. The team highly depends on the pacers. But in the spin department, the Pakistan team has Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim. Both of them can come in handy with the bat and the ball.
Shadab Khan has played 53  T20I matches for Pakistan and has picked up 58 wickets at an economy rate of 7.4. On the other hand, Imad Wasim can also provide Pakistan with an option to start off the bowling attack before coming in the middle overs and making the batters struggle with his tight lines. He has scalped 51 wickets at an economy rate of 6.4.
<h3>3. New Zealand</h3>
<figure id="attachment_397586" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-397586" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-397586" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ish-Sodhi-1.jpg" alt="Ish Sodhi" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-397586" class="wp-caption-text">Ish Sodhi. (Photo Source: GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The Kane Williamson-led side has the confidence by their side after having been crowned as the World Test Championships. The team heavily depends on the pacers to lead the bowling attack. However, they have some key names to take up the mantle of the spin department. The left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner would be one choice for the team.
Mitchell Santner has the flair to add-in runs as well which provides the team with a good all-rounding option. In 52 T20I matches, he has grabbed 60 wickets at an economy rate of 7.38. To assist him in the spin attack, the Kiwis have two other names in Ish Sodhi and Todd Astle.
Ish Sodhi is a valuable commodity for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/new-zealand-name-15-member-squad-for-2021-t20-world-cup-ross-taylor-colin-de-grandhomme-miss-out/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Zealand</a> in white-ball cricket. In 57 T20I matches, the spinner has picked up 73 wickets. Another leg-spinner Todd Astle is available for the Black Caps. It is obvious that the conditions will have a great say in the combination. Wrist spinners are always a boon for any side and Todd Astle is one player the New Zealand side can invest their belief in.
<h3>2. England</h3>
<figure id="attachment_358102" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-358102" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-358102" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_343880.jpg" alt="England v India - 3rd ODI: Royal London One-Day Series" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-358102" class="wp-caption-text">LEEDS, ENGLAND &#8211; JULY 17: Adil Rashid of England celebrates dismissing Suresh Raina of India during the 3rd Royal London One-Day International match between England and India at Headingley on July 17, 2018 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
After having been crowned as the champion in the 50 over World Cup, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20-world-cup-2021-dinesh-karthik-predicts-england-to-win-the-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a> will be aiming for glory in the shortest format as well. The side has some influential names in both the departments, but when it comes to spinners the team rather has a limited choice. Adil Rashid has been instrumental for the side and has been a constant for the side. He is certain to hold the spin attack of the side strongly.
Adil Rashid has not only been lethal but has bowled economic spells for the side. Batters have struggled to read the deliveries of the right-arm leg-break bowler who has ended England’s long search on a reliable spinner in white-ball cricket. Rashid has picked up 65 wickets at an economy rate of 7.48 in his T20I career of 62 matches.
Another option for England with regards to spin is Moeen Ali, who ticks the massive box of a good all-rounder option for England. He has clinched 21 wickets and scored 437 runs in his 38 matches T20I career. The concern for England is that if one of them has a bad day they might be in a spot of bother.
<h3>1. India</h3>
<figure id="attachment_539627" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-539627" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-539627" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Yuzvendra-Chahal-1.jpg" alt="Yuzvendra Chahal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-539627" class="wp-caption-text">Yuzvendra Chahal. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/13-years-of-king-kohli-twitterati-react-as-virat-kohli-completes-13-years-in-international-cricket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Virat Kohli</a>-led squad will be considered as one of the strong opponents of the tournament. The team has a lot of options to fall back on and would take the calls taking into consideration the playing conditions and form of the players. About the spinning alternatives, the Indian team has quite a few names on the list. Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav lead the spin attack of the team in the past before hitting a lean patch.
However, in the Sri Lanka series, the spinners looked in decent form. For the shortest format, it is likely that India might go with the services of Chahal and Ravindra Jadeja. Chahal is India&#8217;s leading wicket-taker in the T20I format and has picked up 63 wickets in 49 T20I matches. The leg-spinner has displayed his flair by picking up wickets in the crunch moments.
With Jadeja on the side, the team gets a complete T20 package. He has the immense ability to hit big runs, provide crucial breakthroughs and he is one of the best fielders across formats. With the likes of Rahul Chahar and Kuldeep Yadav, India does not seem to have any issues in their spin attack. The conditions and surface will have the final say on the inclusion of the right pair.

Here are the spinning options the teams possess for the T20 World Cup 2021.

T20 World Cup 2021: Predicting spin attack of top 8 teams in the tournament

Where do the teams stand when it comes to having the spinning options for the T20 World Cup is a thing to put the thinking hats on for.