The dust has finally settled in Ahmedabad, and the cricket world has a familiar king. India etched their name in the history books on Sunday, becoming the first country to clinch back-to-back titles after an emphatic 96-run win. new zealand. While the Men in Blue hoisted the trophy, the ICC has now made an official announcement recognizing the individual talent that has defined the month-long spectacle T20 World Cup 2026 tournament team.
In a surprising but respectable move, the selection panel includes stalwarts like ian bishop And eoin morgan Name South Africa‘S aiden markram As the captain of the star-studded XI. Markram’s tactical genius led the Proteas to seven consecutive wins, proving his worth as a world-class leader, even though his team lost in the semi-finals.
ICC announces T20 World Cup 2026 squad of the tournament
The top order of this dream team is dominated by record breakers. Pakistan‘S Sahebzada Farhan Earned his place after a historic campaign by scoring 383 runs – the most ever in a single T20 World Cup edition. Farhan’s ability to score two centuries in a tournament set a new standard for opening batsmen at the world level.
joining them is India’s sanju samsonThe best player of the tournament occupies the wicketkeeping slot. Samson’s return was the heartbeat of India’s knockout lead; His average was 80.25 and he scored around 200. His trio of consecutive 80-plus scores in the Virtual Knockouts, semi-finals and final proved that he is the most dangerous middle-order anchor in the world currently. He is connected to teammate Ishan KishanWhose 317 runs and aggressive strike rate of 193.29 provided India with the fearless start that defined their campaign.
Mobility occupies the all-rounder position hardik pandya and of England will jacks. Pandya’s dual threat ability was on full display as he took 217 runs and 9 wickets, while Jack equaled shane watsonHolding the record for most Player of the Match awards (4) in a single tournament, he proved to be England’s most reliable finisher and a useful off-spinner.
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bowling attack of accuracy and power
The bowling unit of the 2026 team of the tournament offers a formidable blend of pace, bounce and finesse. leading the line Jasprit BumrahJoint highest wicket taker with 14 wickets. His player of the match performance (4/15) in the final reminded the world why he is considered the gold standard of death bowling, maintaining an economy of only 6.21 in the tournament.
Complementing Bumrah is a huge task jason holderWho used his 6’7″ frame to achieve lethal leaps, notably in the demolition of 4/27 Nepal. South African lungi ngidi And zimbabwe‘S blessings to muzarabani End fast attack. Muzarabani was the catalyst for Zimbabwe’s historic run to the Super Eights, surprising with a spell of 4/17. Australia.
the only specialist spinner England‘S adil rashidWhose 13 wickets were decisive on the turning track of the subcontinent. Interestingly, the honor of 12th person went to USA Shadley Van SchalkwykWho dominated the group stage by taking 13 wickets at an incredible average of 7.76 and almost single-handedly defeated giants like India and Pakistan.
ICC team of the tournament
Sahibzada Farhan, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Hardik Pandya, Will Jack, Jason Holder, Jasprit Bumrah, Lungi Ngidi, Adil Rashid, Blessing Muzarabani, Shadley Van Schalkwyk.