As the curtain falls on an exhilarating year of T20 International cricket, ProSports proudly unveils its meticulously selected World T20I XI for 2024. This elite squad features the crème de la crème of global cricket, each player distinguished by their outstanding performances and game-changing contributions throughout the year.
Here is ProSports’s World T20I XI 2024:
Sanju Samson seems to have finally found his footing in international cricket after a stop-start career. His 346 runs this year have come at an average of 43.60 but his strike rate of 180.16 underlines his raw batting ability. Still just 30 years of age, Samson might be India’s mainstay at the top of the order for the foreseeable future..
2024 Stats:
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 12 | 2 | 436 | 111 | 43.60 | 242 | 180.16 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 35 | 31 |
After many attempts, Phil Salt finally found his place in England’s international setup. His combination of explosive batting with sharp wicketkeeping skills has been the bright spot for England this year.
2024 Stats:
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 15 | 3 | 467 | 103* | 38.91 | 284 | 164.43 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 44 | 25 |
Love him or hate him, Babar Azam continues to be Pakistan’s batting maestro in the shortest format of the game. No player from a test-playing nation has scored more runs than him in T20Is this year, earning him a chance to nab the ICC T20I Player of the Year award. Babar’s disappointing performances by his usual standards proved to be enough to get a place in the World T20I XI 2024.
2024 Stats:
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 23 | 1 | 738 | 75 | 33.54 | 554 | 133.21 | – | 6 | 2 | 76 | 20 |
Tilak Verma has been a revelation in the T20 format this year. Impeccable technique and aggressive flair, Varma amassed 306 runs at an average of 102 and a mind-blowing strike rate of 187.73. His blistering centuries against South Africa are a prelude to what is to come.
With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli hanging up the boots in T20Is this year, Varma has the chance to be the face of India’s T20 team for the next decade.
2024 Stats:
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 2 | 306 | 120* | 102.00 | 163 | 187.73 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 21 |
Heinrich Klaasen might very well be the most feared T20 batter in the world right now. His ability to clear the boundary is quickly becoming legendary, earning him big paydays across the globe. While his 52, which almost carried South Africa to the T20 World Cup glory this year, may end up defining his career, it is very likely that he may end up on the winner podium in the future if he keeps his performances up.
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 14 | 3 | 278 | 52 | 25.27 | 216 | 128.70 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 19 |
Perhaps the best player in T20 cricket, Sikandar Raza has been a standout performer with both bat and ball for Zimbabwe and for franchise teams across the globe. His value in each department earns him the title of captain in ProSports’ T20 World XI for 2024.
2024 Stats (Batting):
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 23 | 3 | 573 | 133* | 28.65 | 391 | 146.54 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 48 | 29 |
2024 stats (bowling)
| Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BB | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 23 | 81.5 | 1 | 534 | 24 | 5/18 | 22.25 | 6.52 | 20.4 | 0 | 1 |
2024 was a redemption year for Wanindu Hasaranga who firmly enjoyed being Sri Lanka’s go-to spinner, dazzling crowds with his deceptive variations. His 38 scalps are the best among test-playing nations.
2024 Stats:
| Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BB | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 20 | 76.2 | 1 | 543 | 38 | 4/15 | 14.28 | 7.11 | 12.05 | 2 | – |
Pakistan’s pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi enjoyed another decent year with the ball despite him not being at his best. His ability to take early wickets remains pivotal for Pakistan. Despite his inconsistent performances, Shaheen was one of the better pacers in the shortest format and finds a place in the World T20I XI 2024.
| Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BB | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 23 | 82.1 | 0 | 669 | 36 | 4/30 | 18.58 | 8.14 | 13.6 | 1 | 0 |
Arguably the best cricketer on the planet, Jasprit Bumrah set the standard for fast bowlers in 2024. His 15 wickets may not jump out on stat sheets, but his 4 overs have the ability to define the entire game just like the T20 World Cup final, or the entire T20 World Cup for that matter.
2024 Stats:
| Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BB | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 29.4 | 2 | 124 | 15 | 3/7 | 8.26 | 4.17 | 11.8 | 0 | 0 |
Perhaps the most underrated spinner in the world, Adam Zampa has been a key figure in Australia’s bowling lineup, mesmerizing batsmen with his leg spin and variations. While the more established names in Australia’s bowling lineups take the plaudits, Zampa’s impact in the middle overs remains key to Australia’s success.
2024 Stats:
| Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BB | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 21 | 78.0 | – | 602 | 35 | 4/12 | 17.20 | 7.71 | 13.37 | 2 | – |
Arshdeep Singh has carved out a niche as one of the best bowlers in T20 cricket. With his ability to swing the ball early, he was instrumental in delivering the T20 World Cup to Indian fans this year. His inclusion in the world T20 XI is also helped by the fact that he has picked 5th most T2oI wickets this year.
2024 Stats:
| Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BB | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 18 | 64.5 | 1 | 486 | 36 | 4/9 | 13.50 | 7.49 | 10.80 | 1 | – |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | India |
| Phil Salt | England |
| Babar Azam | Pakistan |
| Tilak Varma | India |
| Heinrich Klaasen | South Africa |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | Zimbabwe |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka |
| Shaheen Afridi | Pakistan |
| Jasprit Bumrah | India |
| Adam Zampa | Australia |
| Arshdeep Singh | India |
The ProSports World T20 XI for 2024 embodies the pinnacle of talent and performance in T20 International cricket. From explosive openers to lethal bowlers, this all-star team represents the best of the best, promising thrilling cricketing action in the years to come.