Check out 5 blockbuster gamers who’ve the potential to win the Participant of the Event award within the ongoing T20 World Cup.
The ongoing T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies has witnessed lots of thrilling games. And most importantly incredible performances by top-notch players to date. Many players are doing wonders for their respective teams. The group stages are almost over, and we are all set for the Super Eight stage, where each team will face three teams from their group. Speaking about the group stages, as mentioned, a few players did an amazing job for their teams, and anticipation is high regarding which team could win the mega event.
Another buzzing question is who will receive the Man of the Tournament award. Will an experienced player take the trophy home, or will a new name surprise everyone? After watching the group stages, five shortlisted names look like strong contenders. Take a look at all the names who might get the Player of the Tournament award.
Players who could win Player of the Tournament in T20 WC 2024
| Players | Team | Role |
| Marcus Stoinis | Australia | All Rounder |
| Sherfane Rutherford | West Indies | Batter |
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | Bowler |
| Anrich Nortje | South Africa | Bowler |
| Fazal Farooqi | Afghanistan | Bowler |
Marcus Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis has been in a purple patch, which is a boon for Australia. As aussies are aiming for their second T20 World Cup trophy. Without question, Stoinis has played a pivotal role for the Aussie camp. In the four games he has played in this World Cup, he has scored 156 runs at a strike rate of 190.24, including two half-centuries.
Not only with the bat but also with the ball, he has taken six wickets at an economy rate of 5.77, proving to be absolutely clutch for Australia as they position themselves well in the T20 World Cup. He is a perfect candidate for the T20 World Cup 2024 Man of the Tournament award.
Sherfane Rutherford
The next contender for the trophy could be Sherfane Rutherford of the West Indies, who has been a story of resurgence. After having an on-and-off relationship with the team, he has now become a key player for the camp. Recently, he played one of the best knocks of the tournament against New Zealand, scoring 68 runs off 39 balls.
He snatched the game from the Kiwis’ grasp and helped the team qualify for the Super Eights. Known for his hard-hitting abilities and big sixes, which are crucial in T20 cricket, he looks lethal with the bat. Rutherford could become extremely valuable for the team and contend for the Man of the Tournament award.
Jasprit Bumrah
One name that is no surprise is Jasprit Bumrah, from India. Bumrah has been incredible for the men in blue, picking up five wickets in three games with a bowling economy rate below six. Apart from taking wickets, his ability to control runs in this World Cup has been consistently impressive. His performance against Pakistan, where he took 3/14, remains one of the best in the tournament. Bumrah looks like a genuine contender for the Man of the Tournament trophy.
Anrich Nortje
Another bowler on the list is South Africa’s Anrich Nortje, whose presence in this list is not surprising as the Proteas pacer currently stands second on the wicket-taking chart. He has picked up 9 wickets in just 4 matches with a bowling average of 7.78.
Since South Africa is looking for their first ICC silverware, Nortje’s performances with the ball are proving boon for the Proteas.
Fazal Farooqi
With 12 wickets in just 4 games, Farooqi leads the list of top wicket-takers. This 23-year-old pacer is a key performer for the Afghanistan team so far. His average of 3 wickets per game clearly highlights the crucial role Farooqi is playing.
It’s fair to say his performances are one of the reasons why Afghanistan successfully qualified for the Super Eight stage. He is also a player to watch out for in the race for Player of the Tournament. Since Afghanistan is playing in the Super Eight for the first time, his role will be even more crucial in the upcoming matches.
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