The T20 World Cup has reached its final game, and no true fan could deny that this has been one of the most competitive tournaments in recent years. India and South Africa, both teams undefeated, have advanced into the finals.
However, several teams like Afghanistan and the USA shocked all with their terrific performances, while some greats like Australia and the West Indies could not proceed further in the cup. Alongside teams, some great players like Virat Kohli and inform Henrich Klaasen could not produce anything special in the tournament.
However, some newbies have been performing stunningly, with the likes of Gurbaz, Zadran, Pooran, and Farooqi performing significantly well.
Let’s take a look at the best possible playing XI of the tournament picked from all teams across the competition.
Opening Batsmen: Rohit Sharma and Rahmanullah Gurbaz
The Indian skipper would not be a name unknown to anyone, as he has rescued his teams in all situations. The veteran batter has pulled off 3 half-centuries and has scored nearly 250 runs at a great strike rate. His fearless attitude makes him a must in the best XI.
Gurbaz, the young and prolific Afghan opener, has stood up to the high expectations of his skipper Rashid and coach Trott, as he scored brilliantly as Afghanistan reached their first-ever World Cup semi-final.
This would be the best-ever opening pair who could manifest something special out of each other’s abilities.
Middle-order batters: Suryakumar Yadav and Brandon McMullen
India’s special batter, Suryakumar Yadav, who is considered a specialist in the format, was not considered to perform so greatly in the tournament considering his weak form in the IPL. However, SKY once again delivered everything he could as he played brilliantly against the USA, Australia, Afghanistan, and England in the semis. A must-include name in the XI.
Scottish big-hitter McMullen is a surprise inclusion in the list; he might not be seen among the top five scorers, and neither would his team be seen among the very best. Despite all, he has impressed all with his fearless and stunning way of hitting the ball out of the park, the thing that is a demand of the shortest format.
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All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Hardik Pandya, and Roston Chase
This is probably the most formidable section of a T20 game, which includes Australian star Marcus Stoinis, who has produced a special tournament with both the bat and ball.
Pandya stepped up on every occasion for India, as he helped with either bat or ball to rescue India from every tough situation in the World Cup.
Though Windies could not advance in their soil, Chase had a memorable tournament with the bat and ball, and his all-round excellence has been highly praised.
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Rashid Khan, Jasprit Bumrah, and Fazalhaq Farooqi
The tournament has been splendid for bowlers, as they have been the main foundation behind the team’s ultimate success. Rashid Khan, the Afghan skipper, has led his team to glory with his stunning bowling. Equally magnificent has been Farooqi, the young pacer who has been the Afghan lead pacer and the highest wicket-taker in the tournament.
While the other two inclusions are obvious, as they are from the Men in Blues lineup, the world’s greatest Bumrah has been splendid alongside Kuldeep Yadav, who has spun the web since his first appearance for India.