ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament Announced

DUBAI: On Monday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed its Team of the Tournament for the T20 World Cup 2026. Among the notable performers is Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan, who stood out despite his team’s inconsistent performance.

Selection Process

The team was chosen by an expert panel featuring cricket legends such as Ian Bishop, Eoin Morgan, Natalie Germanos, Gaurav Saxena, and Rex Clementine.

Sahibzada Farhan’s Performance

While Pakistan exited during the Super Eight phase, Farhan delivered an exceptional performance. He accumulated 383 runs across seven matches, setting a record for the most runs by a batter in a single T20 World Cup edition. Additionally, he made history by being the first player to score two centuries in one T20 World Cup, highlighting his skills with a vital hundred against Sri Lanka in a crucial match.

Key Players from Other Teams

Sanju Samson emerged as a crucial player in India’s victorious campaign, earning the Player of the Tournament award. Initially not in the starting lineup, he made a significant impact by scoring a blistering unbeaten 97 against the West Indies, followed by scores of 89 in both the semi-final and final.

Impactful Performances

Ishan Kishan provided aggressive contributions with three half-centuries, including a standout 77 against Pakistan. Aiden Markram led South Africa effectively, scoring three half-centuries, with significant performances against New Zealand and the West Indies. Hardik Pandya contributed substantially with both bat and ball, finishing with 217 runs and nine wickets.

Emerging Talents

Will Jacks had a breakout tournament, showcasing his all-round abilities. He played crucial roles in various matches, including a three-wicket haul against Sri Lanka. Jason Holder also excelled, demonstrating his prowess as a fast bowler and lower-order hitter, while Jasprit Bumrah maintained his reputation as one of the top bowlers, achieving the joint highest wickets in the tournament.

Complete Team and Notable Mentions

The final Team of the Tournament includes Sahibzada Farhan, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Hardik Pandya, Will Jacks, Jason Holder, Adil Rashid, Jasprit Bumrah, Lungi Ngidi, and Blessing Muzarabani, with Saurabh Netravalkar named as the 12th man.