ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year 2024: Class and Firepower
The ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year 2024 honors the top performers in T20 International cricket. These 11 players excelled. Their match-winning efforts made 2024 a landmark year in the game’s shortest format.
1. Rohit Sharma (India)
- Matches: 11
- Runs: 378
- Highest Score: 121
- Average: 42.00
- Strike Rate: 160.16
- Hundreds: 1
Rohit Sharma’s stellar 2024 will be remembered as a landmark in his illustrious career. Rohit led India to their first Men’s T20 World Cup title in over a decade. He was consistent, scoring 378 runs at a strike rate over 160. His best knock was in the Super Eight stage. He hammered 92 against Australia. His leadership under pressure was key to India’s success, beyond the runs.
2. Travis Head (Australia)
- Matches: 15
- Runs: 539
- Highest Score: 80
- Average: 38.50
- Strike Rate: 178.47
- Fifties: 4
Travis Head became Australia’s most explosive batter, with a strike rate of nearly 180. With 539 runs, including an 80 against Scotland, Head proved he can adapt to any condition. Though Australia lost in the Men’s T20 World Cup, Head’s play proved he is a top powerplay hitter.
3. Phil Salt (England)
- Matches: 17
- Runs: 467
- Highest Score: 103*
- Average: 38.91
- Strike Rate: 164.43
- Hundreds: 1
Phil Salt’s dynamic batting was pivotal for England in 2024. Salt is ranked No. 2 in the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings. His 467 runs included a stunning 103* against the West Indies in a series. His fearless approach at the top of the order made him a nightmare for bowlers across formats.
4. Babar Azam (Pakistan)
- Matches: 24
- Runs: 738
- Highest Score: 75
- Average: 33.54
- Fifties: 6
Known for his elegant stroke play, Babar Azam anchored Pakistan’s batting lineup in 2024. His 738 runs came at key moments. This included three fifties in a row against New Zealand. His consistency reaffirmed his position among the elite batters in international cricket.
5. Nicholas Pooran (West Indies)
- Matches: 21
- Runs: 464
- Highest Score: 98
- Average: 25.77
- Strike Rate: 142.33
- Fifties: 2
Nicholas Pooran’s ability to finish innings made him a key player for the West Indies. He excelled at guiding his team in pressure situations. His 98 off 53 balls against Afghanistan at the Men’s T20 World Cup remains one of the finest innings of the year.
6. Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)
- Matches: 24
- Runs: 573
- Highest Score: 133*
- Strike Rate: 146.54
- Wickets: 24
- Best Bowling: 5/18
Sikandar Raza’s brilliance with both bat and ball defined Zimbabwe’s year in Men’s T20 cricket. His 133* against Gambia and his bowling made him a top all-rounder.
7. Hardik Pandya (India)
- Matches: 17
- Runs: 352
- Wickets: 16
- Best Bowling: 3/20
Hardik Pandya had a phenomenal 2024, contributing with both bat and ball. His 352 runs and 16 wickets were key to India’s Men’s T20 World Cup win. His match-winning performances in the USA and West Indies were especially vital. Pandya’s calm under pressure proved he is among the best all-rounders.
8. Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)
- Matches: 14
- Wickets: 31
- Best Bowling: 4/14
- Average: 9.58
Rashid Khan’s mastery of spin was on full display in 2024. Rashid took 31 wickets in 14 matches. This includes 14 in Afghanistan’s historic run to the Men’s T20 World Cup semifinals. He is now one of the greatest T20 bowlers.
9. Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)
- Matches: 20
- Wickets: 38
- Best Bowling: 4/15
Wanindu Hasaranga’s versatility made him Sri Lanka’s go-to bowler in 2024. He took 38 wickets. He consistently broke through in the powerplay and middle overs. This helped Sri Lanka stay competitive in key matches.
10. Jasprit Bumrah (India)
- Matches: 8
- Wickets: 15
- Best Bowling: 3/7
- Average: 8.26
Jasprit Bumrah’s return to Men’s T20 cricket in 2024 was nothing short of remarkable. He led India’s pace attack. He took 3/7, his best, in their title-winning World Cup. He delivered match-winning spells during the campaign.
11. Arshdeep Singh (India)
- Matches: 18
- Wickets: 36
- Best Bowling: 4/9
- Average: 13.50
Arshdeep Singh was India’s most consistent bowler in 2024, taking 36 wickets at a stunning average of 13.50. His ability to swing the new ball and bowl pinpoint yorkers at the death made him a complete package. His 4/9 against the USA at the T20 World Cup was one of the best spells of the year.
The ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year 2024 showcases a blend of class, power, and consistency. This XI shows the game’s great talent. It features Rohit Sharma, Travis Head, Rashid Khan, and Arshdeep Singh.
