The latest edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 came to a conclusion on Sunday after Australia defeated New Zealand by 8 wickets in the final of the tournament. It was Australia’s first ICC T20 World Cup title in the history of T20 cricket. It was quite heart breaking for skipper Kane Williamson because his heart-warming knock went in vain as Australia’s sensational batting performance easily chased down a 172-run total. The world cup of the shortest format witnessed some standout performances from world class performers in the tournament. In this article, we have picked our T20 World Cup 2021 Team of the Tournament.
T20 World Cup 2021: Team Of The Tournament
1. David Warner
In 7 matches, David Warner scored 289 runs at an average of 48.17 and a strike rate of 146.70. He was also given the Player of the Tournament award.
It was quite surprising to see Warner back to his original form because at the start of the T20 World Cup 2021, his form was a huge concern for Australian team. He had the worst season of IPL this year. In 8 matches, he only managed to score 195 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad and was also dropped from the team. Even after all this, Warner made a strong come back for Australia in the T20 World Cup where it mattered most and silenced all his critics. He also played a match-winning 53-run knock off just 38 balls in the final against New Zealand. Warner finished the season as the second highest run-scorer.
2. Jos Butler
Buttler scored 269 runs in 6 matches at an average of close to 90 and S/R was 151.12. He was the third-highest run-scorer of the tournament. It was unfortunate for him as he was not able to lead England to the WC trophy, but he definitely had an amazing outing with the bat in this campaign. He scored the only century of the tournament in the match against Bangladesh. He will open along with David Warner.
3. Babar Azam (C)
The Pakistan’s skipper finished as the highest run-scorer of the T20 world cup 2021. He score 303 runs at an average of 60.60. Babar showed an amazing consistency by scoring four half-centuries in the tournament. He will be the captain of our team of the tournament. Although Babar opens the innings but he is also capable of taking the score forward in powerplay overs and therefore he is our number three candidate.
4. Charith Asalanka
Sri Lankan team found a new star in Charith Asalanka in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. He is a type of player who can lead Sri Lanka in the years to come. Sri Lanka did not proceed to the play offs and therefore played only 6 matches. In 6 matches, Asalanka scored 231 runs at an average of 46.20.
5. Aiden Markram
Markram scored 162 runs at a strike rate of 145.94. He was given the role to play deeper in the middle order but he adapted that role and played consistently. He fought against Australia with a gritty 40 off 36 and took his team to victory. He also scored an unbeaten 51 off 26 against West Indies. His another masterpiece came in South Africa’s final match, when he scored 52 off 25 against England.
6. Moeen Ali
Moeen Ali will be the all rounder of the team of the tournament. He scored 92 runs with a strike rate of 131.42. He also picked 7 wickets at 11.00. Economy of 5.50. Ali did not get much opportunity to bat in the tournament but he performed whenever and wherever he was needed. He was consistent in spells of 2/17, 2/18 and 2/15 in his journey which proves that he was a crucial part of England’s plans.
7. David Wiese
Another all rounder of the team, David Wiese was quite consistent with both bat and ball and helped Namibia qualify in the Super 12 stage. He was also the sixth-highest run-scorer in the tournament. He scored 227 runs in 6 matches at an average of 45.40. In bowling, he picked 6 wickets in 8 matches.
8. Wanindu Hasaranga
Sri Lanka’s all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is yet another future star for the nation. The youngster delivered outstanding performance throughout the tournament. It was his very first ICC event and expectations were also high from him. Hasaranga proved himself when he claimed a hat-trick against South Africa. Wanindu Hasaranga finished as the highest wicket-taker in the tournament. He picked 16 wickets in 8 matches at an average of 9.75.
9. Adam Zampa
Adam Zampa finished as the second highest wicket taker of the T20 World Cup 2021. He picked 12 wickets in 6 games at an average of 10.92. Everyone agrees to the fact that Zampa is the most underrated bowler in world cricket right now. The Australian leg-spinner was a crucial part of team’s winning campaign as he picked wickets consistently.
10. Anrich Nortje
South African fast bowler picked 9 wickets at an average of 11.56. The pace duo of Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada is the backbone of South Africa. He has the ability to bowl at 140 easily. Nortje was chosen to bowl in powerplay, middle-overs and death overs and still he bowled very economically. Nortje’s death bowling was excellent and he takes a spot in our T20 World Cup team of the tournament.
11. Trent Boult
New Zealand fast bowler, Trent Boult will join Nortje in the pace attack to complete our team of ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Trent Boult was one of the reasons behind New Zealand journey to the finals as he picked wickets consistently for his team. He was the third highest wicket taker of the tournament. Boult picked 11 wickets in 6 matches at an average of 14.09. He was also good in the final against Australia by taking the crucial wickets of Aaron Finch and David Warne.
