The first edition of the T20 World Cup was played in 2007, and since then, the tournament has given a lot of memories to cricket fans. The men who made the most impact were awarded player of the tournament. From Shahid Afridi in 2007 to Jasprit Bumrah in 2024, the list features elite T20 players who stood up on the grandest stage of it all. If you want to be an elite player too, get on Yolo247 .
Shahid Afridi - 2007 T20 World Cup
Shahid Afridi delivered an all-round performance in the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007. Although Pakistan lost the final with India, Afridi had a tournament to remember. With 91 runs and 12 wickets, he ensured that Pakistan smoothly reached the final. For a smooth betting experience, you can download the Yolo247 app .
| Matches | Wickets | Average | 4-Fers |
| 7 | 12 | 15.67 | 1 |
Tillakaratne Dilshan - 2009 T20 World Cup
Tillakaratne Dilshan brought his dilscoop and other shots to the T20 World Cup in 2009. He was consistent throughout the tournament and also batted with a strike rate greater than 140. His heroics helped Sri Lanka reach the final, but unfortunately the team could not get over the line against Pakistan. Dilshan was also the leading run-scorer of the tournament.
| Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
| 7 | 317 | 52.83 | 144.75 | 46 | 3 |
Kevin Pietersen - 2010 T20 World Cup
Played in the West Indies, the 2010 T20 World Cup edition saw a South African-born English player dominate the bowlers for fun. England went on to win the tournament, defeating the arch-rivals Australia in the final by seven wickets. Pietersen made a handy contribution of 47 runs in just 31 balls, playing his part brilliantly in the successful chase. He delivered consistent performances, batting with an impressive average of over 60.
| Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
| 6 | 248 | 62.00 | 137.78 | 24 | 7 |
Shane Watson - 2012 T20 World Cup
Shane Watson delivered one of the most all-round performances in the 2012 T20 World Cup. He was the leading run-scorer and second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. Although Australia did not go on to win the tournament, Watson’s all-round performance captured the attention of cricket fans. Shane Watson’s performance emphasized the need for an all-rounder in this format, and in the years to follow, we saw many all-rounders become invaluable assets for their teams.
| Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s | Wickets |
| 6 | 249 | 49.80 | 150.00 | 19 | 15 | 11 |
Virat Kohli - 2014 T20 World Cup
The man who sets high standards for himself did not disappoint in the 2014 T20 World Cup edition. Virat Kohli was in a league of his own, scoring 319 runs in just six matches. While the strike rate was close to 130, it was his consistency that guided India through to the final. A loss to Sri Lanka in the final ended India’s dream, but Virat Kohli’s staggering performance earned him the player of the tournament award.
| Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
| 6 | 319 | 106.33 | 129.15 | 24 | 10 |
Virat Kohli - 2016 T20 World Cup
The hurt of 2014 drove Virat Kohli to yet another outstanding performance in the 2016’s edition of the T20 World Cup. He was the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament, but batted with a far greater average and strike rate. The goal was to win the World Cup held at home, but the dream was cut short when the West Indies defeated India in the semi-final.
| Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
| 5 | 273 | 136.50 | 146.77 | 29 | 5 |
David Warner - 2021 T20 World Cup
Played after a gap of five years, the 2021’s edition of the T20 World Cup saw David Warner at his absolute best. The destructive southpaw scored 289 runs at a strike rate of almost 147. His heroics with the bat played a major role in Australia clinching the title. With this win, Australia won their first T20 World Cup, the only ICC trophy that was missing from their decorated cabinet.
| Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
| 7 | 289 | 48.17 | 146.70 | 32 | 10 |
Sam Curran - 2022 T20 World Cup
Sam Curran bowled with great control and picked up crucial wickets in the 2022’s T20 World Cup edition. He bowled the tough overs, often showing his impeccable skills in the death overs. Sam Curran picked up 13 wickets in the tournament and was rightly adjudged the player of the tournament. His 3-wicket haul in the final against Pakistan helped England win the tournament.
| Matches | Wickets | Average | 5-Fers |
| 6 | 13 | 11.38 | 1 |
Jasprit Bumrah - 2024 T20 World Cup
Jasprit Bumrah showed his class yet again, and this time, it was the 2024’s edition of the T20 World Cup. Played in the West Indies, the tournament witnessed an extraordinary bowling control and cricketing smarts from Jasprit Bumrah. He picked up 15 wickets in just 8 matches, showing why he is regarded as one of the best in the business. Jasprit Bumrah’s crucial two overs in the death against South Africa in the final brought India back in the game. India eventually went on to win the final by 7 runs, winning their 2nd T20 World Cup title after a gap of 17 years.
| Matches | Wickets | Average |
| 8 | 15 | 8.27 |
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