The International Cricket Council (ICC) concluded the 2024 T20 World Cup by unveiling the tournament’s best XI. Notably, the Indian cricket team, victorious over South Africa in the final, had six players included, while South Africa, despite being runners-up, had none in the starting XI.
India’s skipper Rohit Sharma, celebrated for his outstanding batting throughout the tournament, was featured prominently, along with middle-order standout Suryakumar Yadav. India’s dominance was particularly evident in the bowling department, with pace bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, and all-rounder Hardik Pandya, earning spots.
Under Sharma’s leadership, India ended an 11-year wait for an ICC title and a 17-year gap as T20 world champions, securing their victory on a dramatic Saturday in Barbados. The final match, largely controlled by South Africa for most of its duration, swung in India’s favour due to exceptional death bowling from Bumrah, Pandya, and Singh.
Despite his heroics in the final, where he was named Player of the Match, India’s star player Virat Kohli was not included in the tournament team.
The ICC’s T20 World Cup 2024 team featured:
1. Rohit Sharma: 257 runs, average of 36.71, strike-rate of 156.7, and three fifties.
2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz: 281 runs, average of 35.12, strike-rate of 124.33, and three fifties.
3. Nicholas Pooran: 228 runs, average of 38.0, strike-rate of 146.15, and one fifty.
4. Suryakumar Yadav: 199 runs, average of 28.42, strike-rate of 135.37, and two fifties.
5. Marcus Stoinis: 169 runs with a strike-rate of 164.07, 10 wickets, and an economy rate of 8.88.
6. Hardik Pandya: 144 runs with a strike-rate of 151.57, 11 wickets, and an economy rate of 7.64.
7. Axar Patel: 92 runs with a strike-rate of 139.39, 9 wickets, and an economy rate of 7.86.
8. Rashid Khan: 14 wickets, average of 12.78, economy rate of 6.17, and best figures of 4/17.
9. Jasprit Bumrah: 15 wickets, average of 8.26, economy rate of 4.17, and best figures of 3/7.
10. Arshdeep Singh: 17 wickets, average of 12.64, economy rate of 7.16, and best figures of 4/9.
11. Fazalhaq Farooqi: 17 wickets, average of 9.41, economy rate of 6.31, and best figures of 5/9.
Anrich Nortje from South Africa was named the 12th man, with 15 wickets at an average of 13.4 and an economy rate of 5.74, despite none of his teammates making the XI. In contrast, Afghanistan had a strong representation, reflecting their remarkable season.
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