The ninth edition of the T20 World Cup, jointly hosted by the USA and West Indies, concluded with thrilling performances and unexpected turns, marking it as one of the most memorable tournaments of the year.
India emerged triumphant in the T20 World Cup 2024, securing a historic victory over South Africa in the final. This win not only showcased their exceptional skills but also marked their first ICC trophy since 2013.
Meanwhile, some individuals lit up the tournament with their brilliance
The Best XI of the tournament features players who excelled and set new records for their teams:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Afghanistan's wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz emerged as an exceptional performer in the mega tournament, leading the run charts with his impressive batting. As an opening batter, he played 8 matches, amassing 281 runs with a highest score of 80.
Gurbaz boasted an average of 35.12 and a strike rate of 124.33, including three half-centuries.
Rohit Sharma (c)
Indian captainRohit Sharma was an exceptional contributor in this year's edition, showcasing his prowess both with the bat and through his leadership skills. Guiding the undefeated team through the group stages, Sharma led them to the top of the Super Eight Group 1, securing their spot in the tournament's final for the third time.
As the top batter, he scored 257 runs in 8 matches, with a high score of 92, an average of 36.71, and a strike rate of 156.70, including three fifties.
Quinton De Kock (wk)
De Kock has been a key player for the South African team, which has sailed into their first-ever T20 World Cup final. As a wicketkeeper-batter, De Kock has been instrumental in maintaining the team's undefeated streak in this year's tournament. With the bat, he scored 243 runs in 9 matches, with a highest score of 74. He has an average of 27.00 and a strike rate of 140.46, including two half-centuries.
Nicholas Pooran
Wicket-keeper Nicholas Pooran stood out as an aggressive batter for the West Indies, even though the team didn't have an exceptional campaign and were knocked out after reaching the Super Eight round. Despite this, Pooran delivered some remarkable performances, showcasing his demolishing batting approach.
In 7 matches, he scored 288 runs, with a highest score of 98, an average of 38.00, and a strike rate of 146.15, including one half-century.
Marcus Stoinis
Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis delivered a commendable performance with both the bat and ball, exemplifying the capabilities of a genuine all-rounder. In the seven matches he played, Stoinis scored 169 runs with a highest score of 67* and maintained an impressive average of 42.25 and a strike rate of 164.07, hitting three fifties. With the ball, the medium pacer took ten wickets at an average of 15.10 and an economy rate of 8.88.
Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya, the Indian team's vice-captain, showcased an impressive all-round performance with both bat and ball. In 8 matches, the right-handed batter scored 144 runs, with a highest score of 50* at an average of 48.00 and a strike rate of 151.57, including one fifty. Additionally, as a pacer, Pandya took nine wickets and bowled brilliantly.
Rashid Khan
Afghanistan's spin all-rounder and skipper, Rashid Khan was a crucial all-round contributor for the Men in Blue, excelling both with the ball and through his exceptional captaincy.
His leadership guided the team to the semi-final round of the T20 World Cup, although they were eventually knocked out of the tournament. Rashid's bowling skills were a major factor in the team's success, as he emerged as one of the leading wicket-takers in the tournament. He claimed 14 wickets in 8 matches, with an impressive average of 12.78 and an economy rate of 6.17.
Anrich Nortje
Pacer Anrich Nortje played a pivotal role in South Africa's historic journey to their first-ever final in any World Cup in over 30 years, thanks to his exceptional bowling performances. As the team's main pacer, Nortje emerged as one of the leading wicket-takers in the tournament, securing 15 dismissals in 9 matches at an impressive average of 13.40. His economy rate was equally commendable at 5.74, underscoring his consistency and impact throughout the competition.
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi played a crucial role in Afghanistan's surprising and successful T20 World Cup campaign, where the team reached their first-ever T20 World Cup semifinal. Farooqi, a front-line seam bowler, displayed exceptional performance with the ball, making it to the list of top wicket-takers in the tournament.
Over the course of 8 matches, he took 17 wickets, with his best spell being an impressive 5/9. Farooqi's bowling average was a remarkable 9.41, and he maintained a commendable economy rate of 6.31, making him one of the standout performers in the competition.
Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah played a crucial role in India's journey to their third T20 World Cup final, contributing significantly with his exceptional pace bowling. He took 15 wickets in 8 matches with an average of 8.15 and an economy rate of 4.17, proving to be a key asset with his ability to take crucial wickets under pressure.
Tabraiz Shamsi
South Africa's Tabraiz Shamsi was pivotal for his team, particularly remembered for his crucial spell in the semi-final against Afghanistan. The left-arm spinner claimed 11 wickets across 5 matches, maintaining an average of 9.27 and an economy of 7.37.