Delhi: The cricket schedule was very busy this year. Many big series and tournaments were played this year, in which many players performed brilliantly. Today we will take a look at the best playing eleven of the year 2024. See –
The schedule of the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle has come out, India will play series against these 6 teams
Opener:
Pathu Nissanka: 2024 saw Pathu’s talent transform into a potential superstar and he became the year’s leading run-scorer while finishing No. 2 in the overall list: 694 runs in 12 innings at an average of 63.09 and a strike rate of 106.44 (among those with at least 400 runs). Top). Although almost one-third of his runs were scored in a single innings (210* against Afghanistan, which was the top score of the year), a total of three 100s and two 50s are proof of his form. His 86 fours are also the highest, and no one else has even 80 in their name.
Saim Ayub: The ‘find’ of the year for Pakistan was 22-year-old Saim, who scored 515 runs in 9 ODIs in 2024 at an average of 64.37. 82 (71) in his second ODI against Australia in Adelaide, one against Zimbabwe and two 100s in South Africa and with this Pakistan defeated the Proteas. Also took 5 wickets and now waiting for the Champions Trophy.
Batsman:
Kisi Carti: West Indies’ Carty’s 2024 record: 560 runs at an average of 62+ with one 100 and three 50s, fourth in the run list and the highest run-scorer for the West Indies. This Khabbu, after a slow start, scored scores like 128* (114) against England, 95 against Bangladesh and became a hope for the future of West Indies.
Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper): Top scorer of 2024: 742 runs in 17 innings at 53 average including six 50s and also 143 against New Zealand. Mendis, who came into limelight in the 2023 World Cup, also topped the role of wicketkeeper with 12 catches and 7 stumpings to help in taking 19 wickets.
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Charith Asanka (captain): Will make this Sri Lankan all-rounder the captain. The team led many important victories including its first win over India in 27 years and the team recorded a win percentage of 66.66 while losing only 3 matches. Own record: 50+ average in 16 innings, one 100 century and four 50s, 605 runs and 10 wickets. Perfect cricketer for ODI.
Sherfane Rutherford: Although Caribbean Rutherford shone in all three formats, he was special in ODIs: 425 runs in 7 innings, average 106+ and strike rate 120+, which is the best in the top 25 runs list of the year. Four consecutive 50s and first 100 against Sri Lanka and England, also 113 (80) runs. With the paceman and Carthy in need, West Indies improved its ODI record.
Amatullah Omarzai: Afghanistan’s Amatullah is his team’s second-highest run-scorer (417 runs in 12 innings at 52+ average, 105+ strike rate) and highest wicket-taker (17 wickets at 4.90 economy) in ODIs. 149* (115) against Sri Lanka and 86* (50) and 70* (77) against South Africa and Bangladesh respectively were the highlights in Pallekele. Although he did not get full opportunity as a bowler, he took 4-4 wickets twice.
Bowler:
Wanindu Hasaranga: Leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, despite missing some matches due to injury, tied for the top of the wicket list for the year. His 7/19 in just 5.5 overs against Zimbabwe was special. Record: Took 26 wickets at an average of 15.61 and also shone with the bat in crisis despite playing only 10 matches. He was the only bowler to make a record of 7 wickets.
Shaheen Shah Afridi: Pakistan’s Shaheen was no less in batting, taking 15 wickets with the ball and played all the matches for the team. His spells of 2/43, 3/26 and 3/32 down under helped Pakistan win its first ODI series in 22 years. He dismissed Heinrich Klaasen twice in South Africa, while taking 4/47 in the second match.
Allah Ghazanfar: The mystery spinner from Afghanistan has earned rave reviews and impressed with his length and variety, earning T20 contracts around the world. He took 3 wickets in bowling out South Africa for 106 and spells of 6/26 and 5/33 against Bangladesh and Zimbabwe respectively. Record: Average only 13.57 and 21 wickets in 11 matches.
Dylan Heiliger: Normally the players of the associate team do not become contenders in such selection but Canada’s Heiliger along with Hasaranga is at the top of the wicket chart with 26 wickets. In ODIs, he did not take any wicket in only one match throughout the year (against Oman) but bowled only one over in that match. Took 5/31 against Nepal while took 4-4 wickets against Oman and UAE.