Class and Firepower in the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year for 2024
The ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year recognizes the top performers who impressed the world with their match-winning performances and made 2024 a memorable year in the shortest format of the game.
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Here’s a look at the 11 players who excelled in T20 International cricket last year.
Rohit Sharma (India)
11 Matches, 378 Runs, 121 Highest Score, 42.00 Average, 160.16 Strike Rate, One Century
Rohit Sharma’s 2024 will be remembered as a landmark year in his illustrious career, as he led India to their first T20 World Cup title in over a decade. The experienced opener showcased his batting mastery, amassing 378 runs in 11 matches at an impressive average of 42.00, and crucially, at a strike rate of over 160.
Rohit had a standout T20 World Cup, making three half-centuries, including an explosive 92 against Australia in the Super Eight stage. Beyond his batting exploits, Rohit’s astute leadership was vital in guiding a young Indian side through pressure-filled moments. His leadership ensured that 2024 would be a memorable year for his country.
Travis Head (Australia)
15 Matches, 539 Runs, 80 Highest Score, 38.50 Average, 178.47 Strike Rate, Four Half-centuries
Travis Head’s aggressive intent in the powerplay was the backbone of Australia’s T20I batting order in 2024, with a strike rate nearing 180. His four half-centuries, including a scintillating 80 against Scotland, showcased his ability to dominate quality bowling attacks. His adaptability across different conditions made him a standout performer.
Though Australia fell short in the T20 World Cup, Head’s exploits, including an impressive showing against India, earned him recognition as the premier ranked batter in the ICC Men’s T20I Rankings and a nomination for ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year.
Phil Salt (England)
17 Matches, 467 Runs, 103 Highest Score, 38.91 Average, 164.43 Strike Rate, One Century
Phil Salt’s dynamic batting was crucial for England in 2024, as he established himself as a vital component of their T20I lineup, ranking No. 2 in the ICC Men’s T20I Rankings. With 467 runs in 17 matches, Salt consistently provided explosive starts, dictating terms early in England’s innings. His fearless approach and ability to accelerate at will made him a nightmare for bowlers.
Salt’s best came against the West Indies, smashing an unbeaten 87 at the T20 World Cup, and later registering a blistering 103* in a bilateral series against them in November.
Babar Azam (Pakistan)
24 Matches, 738 Runs, 75 Highest Score, 33.54 Average, Six Half-centuries
Renowned for his elegant stroke play and unmatched consistency, Babar Azam once again anchored Pakistan’s innings, providing stability in a dynamic batting lineup. He started the year with three consecutive half-centuries against New Zealand, reaffirming his status as one of the finest players in international cricket. Babar ended the year ranked sixth in the ICC Men’s T20I Rankings for batters.
Nicholas Pooran (West Indies)
21 Matches, 464 Runs, 98 Highest Score, 25.77 Average, 142.33 Strike Rate, Two Half-centuries
Nicholas Pooran showcased his aggressive batting and steady wicket-keeping skills in 2024, accumulating 464 runs in 21 matches. Often playing the role of a finisher, he guided his team through tricky situations. His standout performance came against Afghanistan at the T20 World Cup, where he blasted 98 off 53 balls to set up a significant victory. Pooran’s experience and class were pivotal for a young West Indies squad looking to rebuild in the shortest format.
Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)
24 Matches, 573 Runs, 133 Highest Score, 146.54 Strike Rate, 24 Wickets, 5/18 Best Figures
Sikandar Raza continued to be Zimbabwe’s talisman in 2024, excelling with both bat and ball. His breathtaking 133* off 43 balls against Gambia helped Zimbabwe set the highest-ever T20I total in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier clash. Raza finished the year ranked seventh in the ICC Men’s T20I All-Rounder Rankings, confirming his dual threat.
Hardik Pandya (India)
17 Matches, 352 Runs, 50 Highest Score, 16 Wickets, 3/20 Best Figures
Hardik Pandya reaffirmed his status as the best all-rounder in T20 cricket in 2024. Scoring 352 runs and taking 16 wickets in 17 matches, Pandya was central to India’s successful year, which included their T20 World Cup victory. He starred in the USA and West Indies, notching 144 runs and claiming 11 wickets, including a match-winning performance against South Africa in the final.
Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)
14 Matches, 31 Wickets, 4/14 Best Figures, 9.58 Average, Four 4-Wicket Hauls
Rashid Khan was exceptional in 2024, leading Afghanistan’s bowling attack with 31 wickets in just 14 matches, boasting an incredible average of 9.58. His ability to consistently trouble batters was evident in the T20 World Cup, where he claimed 14 wickets in eight games, helping Afghanistan reach the last four for the first time.
Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)
20 Matches, 179 Runs, 67 Highest Score, 38 Wickets, 4/15 Best Figures
Wanindu Hasaranga was a standout performer for Sri Lanka in 2024. His economical bowling in the powerplay and ability to strike in the middle overs made him a go-to bowler. He finished third in the ICC Men’s T20I Bowling Rankings and sixth in the All-Rounder Rankings.
Jasprit Bumrah (India)
8 Matches, 15 Wickets, 3/7 Best Figures, 8.26 Average
Jasprit Bumrah’s return to T20I cricket in 2024 was spectacular. He took 15 wickets in just eight matches at an incredible average of 8.26, spearheading India’s pace attack. His pinpoint yorkers and death-over mastery were crucial in India’s T20 World Cup victory.
Arshdeep Singh (India)
18 Matches, 36 Wickets, 4/9 Best Figures, 13.50 Average
Arshdeep Singh finished 2024 as India’s most prolific bowler, taking 36 wickets in 18 matches at an impressive average of 13.50. His standout performance came in the T20 World Cup, where he claimed 17 wickets in eight games, including a fiery 4/9 against hosts USA.