The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the Men’s T20I Team of the Year for 2024, celebrating players who delivered outstanding performances in the shortest format of the game. This selection highlights cricketers who have showcased exceptional skill, consistency, and match-winning abilities throughout the year.
Here’s the complete overview of the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year for 2024, detailing the performances and contributions of each player:
1. Rohit Sharma (India) – Captain
- Role: Opening Batter
- 2024 Performance:
- Matches: 11
- Runs: 378
- Average: 42.00
- Strike Rate: Over 160
- Key Highlights:
- Led India to their first T20 World Cup title in over a decade.
- Played a match-winning knock of 92 against Australia in the Super Eight stage.
- A seasoned leader who inspired a young Indian squad to thrive under pressure.
2. Travis Head (Australia)
- Role: Opening Batter
- 2024 Performance:
- Matches: 15
- Runs: 539
- Strike Rate: Nearly 180
- Key Highlights:
- Top scorer for Australia in T20Is.
- Four half-centuries, including a stunning 80 against Scotland.
- Known for his ability to dominate the powerplay and set aggressive tones for innings.
3. Phil Salt (England)
- Role: Top-order Batter
- 2024 Performance:
- Matches: 17
- Runs: 467
- Strike Rate: 164.43
- Key Highlights:
- Scored an unbeaten 87 against West Indies in the T20 World Cup.
- Followed it up with a brilliant 103* in a bilateral series against the same team.
- Consistently provided England explosive starts, making him a key player in their success.
4. Babar Azam (Pakistan)
- Role: Top-order Batter
- 2024 Performance:
- Matches: 24
- Runs: 738
- Half-centuries: 6
- Key Highlights:
- Began the year with three consecutive half-centuries against New Zealand.
- Anchored Pakistan’s innings consistently with elegant and classy stroke play.
- Remained one of the most dependable players in Pakistan’s T20 setup.
5. Nicholas Pooran (West Indies)
- Role: Middle-order Batter
- 2024 Performance:
- Matches: 21
- Runs: 625
- Highest Score: 89
- Half-Centuries: 5
- Key Highlights:
- Played crucial knocks for the West Indies in several T20 games.
- His aggressive approach made him a key player in the middle overs.
6. Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)
- Matches: 20
- Runs: 573
- Highest Score: 82
- Average: 35.81
- Strike Rate: 140.00
- Wickets: 24
- Best Bowling: 4/19
7. Hardik pandya (India)
- Matches: 16
- Runs: 448
- Highest Score: 75*
- Average: 40.72
- Strike Rate: 140.25
- Wickets: 20
- Best Bowling: 3/22
8. Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)
- Matches: 20
- Wickets: 45
- Best Bowling: 5/19
- Economy Rate: 6.21
9. Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)
- Matches: 15
- Wickets: 26
- Best Bowling: 5/18
- Economy Rate: 6.75
10. Arshdeep Singh (India)
- Matches: 18
- Wickets: 36
- Best Bowling: 4/9
- Economy Rate: 7.50
11. Jasprit Bumrha (India)
- Matches: 16
- Wickets: 45
- Best Bowling: 5/19
- Economy Rate: 6.21