The ICC has announced the Team of the Tournament for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The choice panel for this prestigious team included West Indies legend Ian Bishop, former England captain Eoin Morgan, coach-turned-commentator Natalie Germanos, ICC representative Gaurav Saxena and senior Sri Lankan sports journalist Rex Clementine.
Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan)
7 matches, 383 runs, 76.60 average, 160.25 strike rate
Pakistan opener Farhan dominated the tournament with 383 runs, including two centuries, essentially the most by any batter in a single T20 World Cup edition. (PTI Photo)
Sanju Samson (wk, India)
5 matches, 321 runs, 80.25 average, 199.37 strike rate
India’s standout performer and Player of the Tournament, Samson scored crucial runs in knockouts, including 89 in each the semi-final and final. (PTI Photo)
Ishan Kishan (India)
9 matches, 317 runs, 35.22 average, 193.29 strike rate
Kishan provided explosive starts for India, highlighted by an excellent 77 against Pakistan and a useful 54 within the World Cup final. (PTI Photo)
Aiden Markram (captain, South Africa)
8 matches, 286 runs, 47.66 average, 165.31 strike rate
Markram led South Africa impressively, scoring three fifties and anchoring key wins while guiding the team to a powerful semi-final finish. (PTI Photo)
Hardik Pandya (India)
9 matches, 217 runs, 160.74 strike rate, 9 wickets
Pandya delivered impactful all-round performances, scoring two fifties and picking nine wickets while influencing games with each bat and ball. (PTI Photo)
Will Jacks (England)
8 matches, 226 runs, 176.56 strike rate, 9 wickets
England’s breakout all-rounder, Jacks shone as a finisher with crucial cameos and contributed vital wickets along with his off-spin. (PTI Photo)
Jason Holder (West Indies)
7 matches, 10 wickets, 141 runs
Holder impressed with each bat and ball, combining disciplined pace bowling with useful lower-order runs during West Indies’ campaign. (PTI Photo)
Jasprit Bumrah (India)
8 matches, 14 wickets, 12.42 average, 6.21 economy
India’s pace spearhead finished as joint-highest wicket-taker, delivering match-winning spells including an excellent 4/15 in the ultimate. (PTI Photo)
Lungi Ngidi (South Africa)
7 matches, 12 wickets, 15.58 average, 7.19 economy
Ngidi used variations and experience effectively, claiming key wickets and controlling runs on batting-friendly surfaces throughout the tournament. (PTI Photo)
Adil Rashid (England)
8 matches, 13 wickets, 19.23 average, 8.15 economy
England’s lead spinner played an important role within the Super Eight stage, using his leg-spin cleverly to interrupt crucial partnerships. (PTI Photo)
Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe)
6 matches, 13 wickets, 14.46 average, 7.88 economy
Muzarabani spearheaded Zimbabwe’s impressive run, producing match-winning spells including 4/17 against Australia within the group stage. (PTI Photo)
Shadley Van Schalkwyk (USA, twelfth man)
4 matches, 13 wickets, 7.76 average, 6.80 economy
USA pacer Van Schalkwyk dominated the group stage with remarkable consistency, including four-wicket hauls against each India and Pakistan. (PTI Photo)