Four Indians including Samson and Bumrah named in ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament

Four members of India’s title-winning squad have been named in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament, with Sanju Samson leading the side after a stellar campaign.

The wicketkeeper-batter, who was also named Player of the Tournament, scored 321 runs in five innings. Initially not part of India’s playing XI, Samson made a dramatic impact after coming into the side, earning Player of the Match awards against West Indies and England.

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He capped his remarkable run with a memorable knock of 89 in the final against New Zealand, setting the record for the highest individual score in a Men’s T20 World Cup final.

Samson is joined in the team by fellow Indians Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah following India’s historic triumph on home soil.

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Kishan enjoyed an outstanding tournament at the top of the order, scoring 317 runs, the fourth-highest tally among all players. He maintained a remarkable strike rate of 193.29, anchoring India’s batting lineup. Kishan began the campaign with a brilliant 77 against Pakistan and later delivered crucial contributions against England and New Zealand, including a half-century in the final.

Pandya earned his place for his impactful all-round performances. The star all-rounder scored two half-centuries, including a quickfire 52 off 28 balls against Namibia, and also picked up nine wickets during the tournament.

Fast bowler Bumrah was recognised for his match-winning spells with the ball. The pace spearhead finished as the joint-leading wicket-taker with 14 wickets in eight matches. In the final, Bumrah produced a sensational spell of 4/15 and maintained an impressive economy rate of 6.21 throughout the tournament, earning him the Player of the Match award in the final.

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan tops the batting order after finishing as the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 383 runs at an average of 76.60, including two centuries against Sri Lanka and Namibia.

South Africa captain Aiden Markram also features in the side after scoring 286 runs, including three half-centuries, helping the Proteas reach the semi-finals. His teammate Lungi Ngidi is the other South African in the team, having claimed 12 wickets during the tournament.

England all-rounder Will Jacks earned a place in the middle order for his consistent contributions with both bat and ball as England progressed to the semi-finals. He delivered several crucial performances, including an unbeaten 32 off 18 balls and 2/23 against New Zealand, earning one of his four Player of the Match awards.

He is joined by fellow England player Adil Rashid, who took 13 wickets at an average of 14.15 during the tournament.

West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder also secured a spot after contributing with both bat and ball, including impressive bowling performances against Scotland and Nepal.

Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani rounds out the XI after playing a key role in his team’s group-stage campaign. He took four wickets for 17 runs against Australia and finished the group stage with nine wickets.

USA pacer Shadley van Schalkwyk was named the 12th player, having taken 13 wickets at an impressive average of 6.84.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament

Sahibzada Farhan, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Aiden Markram (captain), Hardik Pandya, Will Jacks, Jason Holder, Jasprit Bumrah, Lungi Ngidi, Adil Rashid, Blessing Muzarabani and Shadley van Schalkwyk

The selection panel included Ian Bishop, Natalie Germanos, Eoin Morgan, ICC representative Gaurav Saxena, and sports journalist Rex Clementine.