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T20 World Cup 2026 is starting from 7th February. This edition is being played jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The event will be packed with exciting cricket, new rivalries and powerful performances from stars ready to make their mark on the global stage. From established match-winners to fearless young talents, there are a number of players who can make their presence felt. Let’s take a look at them all.
Abhishek Sharma – India
Indian cricket team’s left-handed opening batsman Abhishek Sharma will play his first T20 World Cup. He has performed brilliantly since his debut in 2024. He has scored 1,297 runs in 38 T20 International matches at an average of 37.05 and strike rate of 194.74. He has 2 centuries and 8 half-centuries to his name. He has scored a total of 5,100 runs in T-20 cricket at an average of 33.33. This includes 8 centuries and 30 half-centuries.
Rashid Khan – Afghanistan
Afghanistan cricket team captain Rashid Khan has taken 37 wickets in 23 T-20 World Cup matches at an average of 14.89. He has taken 4 wickets 3 times. His best performance is 4/9. He is the highest wicket taker in 111 T20 International matches with 187 wickets at an average of 13.59. This right-arm spinner is close to completing 700 T-20 wickets. He has taken 696 wickets in 515 matches at an average of 18.49.
Jos Buttler – England
England cricket team’s experienced batsman Jos Buttler has represented the country in the last 5 T-20 World Cups. He has scored 1,013 runs in 35 matches at an average of 42.20. His strike rate has been 147.23. This includes 5 half-centuries and one century. Butler is approaching 4,000 runs in T-20 international matches. Currently he has 3,950 runs in 135 innings of 147 matches. This includes 1 century and 28 half-centuries.
These other notable players will also be kept an eye on
Australian opening batsman Travis Head is ready to play his 50th T20 International match. He has 1,224 runs to his name at an average of 28.46. Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga has taken 37 T20 World Cup wickets at an average of 11.72.
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