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Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran had a fantastic tournament as an opener. He scored 216 runs in just three matches, playing a crucial role in Afghanistan’s campaign. His impressive knock against England helped Afghanistan secure a historic win.
India’s batting legend Virat Kohli once again proved why he is one of the best in the world. Playing at No. 3, he scored 218 runs in five matches at an average of nearly 55, ensuring stability for India’s batting lineup.
Shreyas Iyer had a brilliant tournament, amassing 243 runs in five matches. His ability to play spin and pace equally well made him a dependable batter for India in the middle order.
New Zealand’s wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham played some crucial innings for his team. He scored 205 runs in five matches and was reliable behind the stumps, making him an essential part of this XI.
Azmatullah Omarzai scored 62 off 69 balls for Afghanistan in the first innings.
India’s Axar Patel played impactful innings down the order, scoring 109 runs in five matches. Additionally, he picked up five crucial wickets, making valuable contributions with both bat and ball.
New Zealand’s skipper Mitchell Santner led his team brilliantly and delivered an all-round performance. He took nine wickets in five matches with his left-arm spin and also chipped in with 38 runs. His leadership and consistent performances earned him the captaincy of this best XI.
India’s mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy was one of the most successful bowlers in the tournament. He picked up nine wickets in just three matches, troubling batters with his variations and accuracy.
New Zealand’s fast bowler Matt Henry was the leading wicket-taker of the tournament. He took 10 wickets in four matches, consistently providing breakthroughs for his team.
India’s experienced pacer Mohammed Shami played a key role in his team’s bowling attack. He took nine wickets in five matches, including a brilliant five-wicket haul, proving his class once again.
