The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 has entered the Super 8 stage. In 40 matches played, the tournament has produced some exhilarating contests. There has been some individual brilliance – both with the bat and with the ball.
As the Super 8 stage begins, it is a good time to look into the top performers from the group stage. Also, a quick look at individuals who have set the tournament ablaze. More than the runs scored, or wickets taken, the criterion is the impact they bring to the fore.
1. High Impact Performers
| PLAYER IMPACT SUMMARY | |||||
| PLAYER | COUNTRY | BATTING STYLE | IMPACT POINTS | RUNS | WICKETS |
| Marcus Stoinis | Australia | RHB | 347.49 | 156 | 6 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | RHB | 264.9 | 167 | – |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | Bangladesh | RFM | 253.77 | 4 | 9 |
Marcus Stoinis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib have been making major impacts for their respective teams in the tournament.
The impact points, which reflect the overall contribution of each player, are calculated based on their performance in runs and wickets. With already 2 Player Of The Match awards under his belt so far in the tournament,Marcus Stoinis from Australia leads with 347.49 impact points, having scored 156 runs and taken 6 wickets. He has been an absolute clutch for his team.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Afghanistan follows with 264.9 impact points, contributing significantly with 167 runs. Tanzim Hasan Sakib from Bangladesh has 253.77 impact points, mainly due to his 9 wickets, although he scored only 4 runs.
2. Highest Run Getters
| TOP RUN SCORERS | |||||
| PLAYER | COUNTRY | BATTING STYLE | RUNS | INNINGS | AVG |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | RHB | 167 | 4 | 41.75 |
| Nicholas Pooran | West Indies | LHB | 164 | 4 | 41.00 |
| Marcus Stoinis | Australia | RHB | 156 | 3 | 78.00 |
The likes of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nicholas Pooran, and Marcus Stoinis have been dominating the run charts at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Afghanistan leads with 167 runs in 4 innings, maintaining an average of 41.75.
Nicholas Pooran from the West Indies is close behind with 164 runs in 4 innings, averaging 41.00. Marcus Stoinis from Australia, despite playing one less inning, has scored 156 runs with a remarkable average of 78.00.
3. Top Impact Batters
| BAT IMPACT SUMMARY | ||||
| PLAYER | COUNTRY | BATTING STYLE | IMPACT POINTS | RUNS |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | RHB | 264.9 | 167 |
| Marcus Stoinis | Australia | RHB | 245.31 | 156 |
| Nicholas Pooran | West Indies | LHB | 196.49 | 164 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Marcus Stoinis, and Nicholas Pooran are the ones whose bats are doing the talking this season. The batting impact points indicate the effectiveness of their performances.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Afghanistan tops the list with 264.9 batting impact points, achieved by scoring 167 runs. Marcus Stoinis from Australia follows with 245.31 batting impact points and 156 runs.
Nicholas Pooran from the West Indies has a batting impact of 196.49 points, having scored 164 runs. This data illustrates the significant contributions of these players to their respective teams through their batting performances.
4. Highest Wicket Takers
| TOP WICKET TAKERS | |||||
| PLAYER | COUNTRY | BOWLING STYLE | WICKETS | INNINGS | AVG |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Afghanistan | LFM | 12 | 4 | 6.66 |
| Trent Boult | New Zealand | LFM | 9 | 4 | 6.55 |
| Akeal Hosein | West Indies | SLA | 9 | 4 | 6.88 |
The left arm bowlers – spin and pace combined, have been dominating the tournament with the likes of Fazalhaq Farooqi, Trent Boult, and Akeal Hosein.
Fazalhaq Farooqi from Afghanistan leads the pack with 12 wickets in 4 innings, maintaining an average of 6.66. Trent Boult from New Zealand follows closely with 9 wickets in 4 innings and the best average among the three at 6.55. Akeal Hosein from the West Indies also has 9 wickets in 4 innings, with an average of 6.88.
5. Top Impact Bowlers
| BOWL IMPACT SUMMARY | ||||
| PLAYER | COUNTRY | BOWLING STYLE | IMPACT POINTS | RUNS |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | Bangladesh | RFM | 251.54 | 9 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Afghanistan | LFM | 237.04 | 12 |
| Anrich Nortje | South Africa | RF | 220.47 | 9 |
Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Anrich Nortje have been bowling some fiery spells over the tournament so far.
The bowling impact points measure their effectiveness and contributions through their wicket-taking abilities.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib from Bangladesh leads with 251.54 bowling impact points, having taken 9 wickets.
Fazalhaq Farooqi from Afghanistan follows closely with 237.04 impact points, with a higher wicket count of 12. Anrich Nortje from South Africa has a bowling impact of 220.47 points, also taking 9 wickets.
As the fans gear up for the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, the anticipation is palpable for more dramatic performances from both teams and individual players. The competition will only intensify from here on. Fans can expect more breathtaking displays of skill, making the Super 8 stage an unmissable spectacle.
STATISTICS COURTESY : ESPNcricinfo
The Sportz Planet Desk,
Atharva Shetye
