The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 saw India pip South Africa for the title in Barbados. It was a close contest on a good batting surface. And credit should go to the bowlers from both sides for the character shown. India managed 176/7 in 20 overs. Virat Kohli came out trumps after misfiring throughout the tournament. He smashed a solid 76 runs to bail India out from a position of bother (34/3). Solid performances from Axar Patel and Shivam Dube helped India get to 176. For South Africa, Anrich Nortje was the pick of the bowlers, with 2/26 from four overs.

South Africa lost early wickets in their chase, but Quinton de Kock and Tristan Stubbs offered solidity. After that, it was Heinrich Klaassen’s brilliance that helped SA close in on victory. SA needed 30 runs from the last 30 balls. The Indian pacers got the job done in the final five overs. Hardik Pandya claimed 3/20 with Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh firing. India won their 2nd T20 World Cup trophy.

Throughout the tournament, several players stood up and delivered the goods. Here, we pick the finest XI of the game.

Rohit Sharma

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma leads this Team of the Tournament. Rohit, who bid adieu to T20Is after India’s win, was superb, helping India remain unscathed throughout the tournament. Rohit was at his absolute best both on the field and as a batter. He looked aggressive and scored the desired runs. He finished as the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament. Rohit smashed 257 runs from 8 matches 36.71. He struck at 156.70. Rohit hit two fifties with the best of 92.

Travis Head

After a dream Indian Premier League 2024 season, Australian opener Travis Head did a solid job for the Aussies, who were ousted in the Super 8s. Head finished as the 3rd-highest scorer in the tournament. He got five scores of 30-plus in 7 innings to show his consistency. The 76-run knock against India was a class act. Head managed 255 runs at 42.50. His strike rate of 158.38 stood out. He smashed two fifties. His count of 26 fours was the highest.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

The Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter came into the tournament after playing a key role in helping KKR win the IPL 2024 trophy. Gurbaz carried that confidence and finished as the top scorer. In eight matches, the youngster managed 281 runs at 35.12. He clocked three fifties (SR: 124.33). Notably, Gurbaz and his opening partner Ibrahim Zadran added three century-plus stands during the tourney. It’s the most by any pair in T20 World Cup history.

Marcus Stoinis

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis made his presence felt with all-round heroics. The star player showed why he is a pivotal force for the Aussies. The experienced cricketer scored 169 runs at an average of 42.25. He smashed 10 sixes (2nd-most for Australia). With the ball, Stoinis did an able job. He collected 10 wickets at 15.10. He was the only player with 150-plus runs and 10-plus wickets.

Surya Kumar Yadav

India’s Suryakumar Yadav played a key role in helping India win the trophy. It was his magnificent catch that ended David Miller’s stay in the final. It was the catch of the tournament. In addition to this match-winning effort in the final, Suryakumar also did enough with the bat. He scored 199 runs at 28.42. He struck two fifties. Notably, he played a valiant knock in the group stage against the USA before leading from the front against Afghanistan. His 47-run knock in the semis played a massive role against England.

Hardik Pandya

After receiving a lot of criticism during the IPL, Pandya came back strongly to be a decisive factor in India’s T20 WC journey. Pandya showed his maturity with pivotal cameos with the bat. He scored 144 runs from six innings and struck at 150-plus. His knock of 50* versus Bangladesh, 27* versus Australia, and 23 versus England were contributing factors. With the ball, he claimed 11 wickets at 17.36.

Rashid Khan

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan led from the front as his side reached the semis. Rashid was instrumental with the ball and finished as the most successful wicket-taker among spinners. He played a massive role with two four-fers versus New Zealand and then Bangladesh. Overall, he took 14 wickets at 12.78. His economy rate of 6.17 was massive. Rashid surpassed 150 T20I wickets during his exploits.

Arshdeep Singh

The left-arm Indian pacer was the shining light. Arshdeep has grown in stature for India, and he has a bright future ahead of him. In 8 matches, he picked 17 wickets at 12.64. His record-breaking 4/9 versus the USA was commendable. He delivered against Afghanistan and Australia before making his presence felt in the final.

Anrich Nortje

One of the most consistent bowlers in T20 World Cup history, South African pacer Anrich Nortje, played a massive role in helping SA play so well. Nortje was amongst the wickets in almost every game, as he finished with 15 wickets at 13.40. His economy rate of 5.74 was the best after Bumrah. Nortje’s 2/26 in the final was praiseworthy. He also took a four-fer against Sri Lanka early on. Nortje became South Africa’s top wicket-taker in T20 World Cups, going past Dale Steyn.

Jasprit Bumrah

This was Bumrah’s tournament all the way. The Indian pacer was on the money and was a step above the rest. His influence in the 16th over versus SA helped India’s fortune change as they pulled victory from the jaws of defeat. Bumrah’s economy rate of below 5 was a testament of his supremacy. It’s the lowest economy rate in a T20 WC edition. Bumrah was adjudged Player of the Tournament. He took 15 wickets at 8.26. He had the best average among bowlers with 10-plus wickets.

Fazalhaq Farooqi

This was a magnificent tournament for Afghan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi, who finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker alongside Arshdeep. However, Farooqi’s average of 9.41 and an economy rate of 6.31 made him a cut above Arshdeep. Farooqi claimed one fifer and a four-wicket haul to enter the record books. He started the tourney with a bang, claiming 12 scalps from his first three games.