After India demolished South Africa in the T20 World Cup final at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on Sunday morning (AEST), Fox Cricket has gone out of its way to select the unofficial team for the tournament.
Because individual performances that contributed to the team’s success were heavily weighted in the selection criteria, players from countries that did not advance to the Super Eight were not considered.
ROHIT SHARMA (IND) – Captain
258 runs at 36.71, SR 156.70
HS 92, 350s
Rohit Sharma finished his T20I internationals as soon as he started, helping India win the T20 World Cup title.
The India captain was the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament and his scorching performance against Australia was the best batting performance in the Super Eight.
Rohit SMASHES Starc in 4-6 seconds | 01:13
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG)
281 runs at 35.12, SR 124.33
HS 80s, 350s
Rahmanullah Gurbaz played a key role in Afghanistan reaching the semi-finals of a major ICC tournament for the first time.
The opening batsman ended the T20 World Cup as the leading run-scorer, scoring crucial fifties as Afghanistan recorded historic wins against New Zealand and Australia.
NICHOLAS POORAN (WI) – Wicketkeeper
228 runs at 38.00, SR 146.15
HS 98, 150
8 catches, no problem.
Nicholas Pooran has struggled in many starts, but has been the most consistent No. 3 batsman in this year’s T20 World Cup.
The left-hander scored the highest score of the tournament against Afghanistan in the group stage, hitting 17 sixes and hitting boundaries more often than any other Caribbean cricketer.
Taking away 1 ton of Puran with a crazy direct hit | 00:37
Aaron Jones (USA)
162 runs at 40.50, SR 135.00.
HS 94*, 150
Aaron Jones, who emerged as a star of the T20 World Cup, became a household name after leading the United States to memorable wins over Canada and Pakistan in the group stage.
Unfortunately, the former Barbados international was unable to replicate his heroics at the Super Eight stage, recording scores of 0, 11 and 10.
10 SIXES! USA gun BELTS 94 undefeated | 01:20
Marcus Stoinis (Australia)
169 runs at 42.25, SR 164.07.
HS 67*, 250s
10 wickets at 15.10, ER 8.88, BB 3/19
Marcus Stoinis was Australia’s hero in the group stage, scoring vital fifties as they won against Oman and Scotland.
The Western Australian also recorded the highest batting average in the tournament among players who scored at least 150 runs.
Only two cricketers have taken more wickets and scored more runs in a men’s T20 World Cup campaign: white-ball superstars Shane Watson and Shahid Afridi.
HARDIK PANDYA (IND)
144 runs at 48.00, SR 151.57
HS 50*, 150
11 wickets at 17.36, ER 7.64, BB 3-20
India went unbeaten in this year’s T20 World Cup, with Hardik Pandya contributing with both bat and ball in every match.
The all-rounder, who performed below expectations in the Indian Premier League, has fully regained his stature with blistering batting cameos and clutch bowling in the death overs, including the final against South Africa.
Annoyed Hardik wakes up in Pant | 00:31
Rashid Khan (AFG) – Vice-Captain
The 57 runs at 11.40, SR 123.91, HS 19*.
14 wickets at 12.78 and ER 6.17.
BB 4-17, 4 wicket haul 2
Rashid Khan’s outstanding bowling and inspiring leadership helped Afghanistan reach the semi-finals of a major ICC tournament for the first time.
The 25-year-old was the only spinner to take four wickets on multiple occasions in the tournament, including a thrilling Super 8 win over Bangladesh and a crushing defeat to the Black Caps.
Rashid furious after dismissal | 00:47
Rishad Hossain (BAN)
14 wickets at 13.85, Econ 7.76
BB 3-22
Bangladesh haven’t had much to celebrate during this year’s T20 World Cup campaign, but the emergence of young leg-spinner Rishad Hossain may have thrilled Tigers fans.
The 21-year-old’s career is still in its early stages, but his performance against Sri Lanka in the group stage provided a glimpse of his potential in the shortest format of the game.
Jasprit Bumrah (India)
8:26, ER 4:17 Gate 15
BB 3-7
Players in the tournament. No arguments required.
Jasprit Bumrah not only maintained a supernatural economy of just over four runs per over during the T20 World Cup, but his death bowling is a class above any other seamer in world cricket.
He’s an amazingly talented person.
Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG)
9:41, ER 17 wickets at 9:41.
BB 5-9, 4 wickets carried 2
Fazalhak Farooqi emerged as the tournament’s top wicket-taker after some outstanding performances in the group stages.
The left-arm quick’s four-wicket haul against New Zealand may have been the best bowling performance of his career to date, while his five-for-five against Uganda was his best figure in a T20 World Cup match since 2014.
Anrich Norche (RSA)
15 gates at 13:40, ER 5.74
BB 4-7, 5 wicket haul 1
Fast and menacing Anrich Nortje has been the linchpin of South Africa’s bowling attack in the Caribbean this month.
After demolishing Sri Lanka in a spirited match in New York, the Proteas paceman was unstoppable in the middle overs until the end of the tournament, maintaining an economy rate of less than six.
4-7! All balls of Nortje’s crazy spell | 02:39
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Arshdeep Singh (IND), Adam Zampa (AUS), Quinton de Kock (RSA), Travis Head (AUS)
