India Dominates 2026 T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament with Four Selections
The 2026 T20 World Cup wrapped up with a commanding 96-run victory for hosts India over New Zealand. In the aftermath, the ICC announced its Team of the Tournament, featuring four standout players from the winning squad. Sanju Samson, who was named Player of the Tournament, leads the Indian contingent, alongside teammates Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah. This selection highlights India's successful title defense in the competition. Sanju Samson excelled throughout the tournament, making a remarkable impact after starting on the bench. He delivered stellar performances against West Indies and England, culminating in a record-setting 89 runs in the final against New Zealand. Jasprit Bumrah was pivotal in the final, earning the Player of the Match accolade with impressive figures of 4-15, finishing the tournament as a joint-leading wicket-taker with 14 wickets from eight matches. The lineup also includes Sahibzada Farhan from Pakistan, who emerged as the tournament's top run-scorer with 383 runs at an average of 76.60, featuring two centuries against Sri Lanka and Namibia. From England, Will Jacks and Adil Rashid made the cut. Jacks showcased his all-round capabilities, earning four Player of the Match awards, while Rashid contributed significantly with 13 wickets at an average of 14.15. Blessing Muzarabani from Zimbabwe rounds out the squad, recognized for his outstanding performances, including a stunning 4-17 against Australia during the group stages.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-03-09