T20 World Cup 2024: Who will claim the title of Most Valuable Player?

T20 World Cup 2024 will see a record 20 teams vying for glory in the lands of the West Indies and the United States of America. There has been a significant shift in the way the shortest format was played over the years. Thanks to various leagues across the world, batters have become more aggressive and bowlers have a platform to bring back the good old days. 

The recently concluded Indian Premier League 2024 has raised concerns about the T20s being solely a batter’s game. The league saw above 200 scores being scored like a walk in the park. But international cricket comes with its challenges and pressure. Especially when playing multi-team tournaments, key players turn into trump cards.

Here’s a look at top probable Most Valuable Players (MVP) in the T20 World Cup 2024: 

5. Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner has been the go-to bowler for New Zealand in the T20Is. He has been handy with the bat down the order and can anchor the inning while promoted up the order. With fewer lefties and many right-handers dominating the roster of every team, a left-arm spinner always comes in handy for any team.

Santner is coming off a decent form in the recently concluded IPL 2024 for Chennai Super Kings. The Dharamsala wicket which was two-paced assisted him well against Punjab Kings. New Zealand will be holding his spell dearer to their hearts as the spinner has a bowling strike rate of 18.6 in T20Is. His strength has always been to constraint batters of runs and his career economy rate of 7.11 in 100 T20Is is a testament to his skill.

4. Mitchell Marsh

Mitchell Marsh will be leading Australia at the T20 World Cup 2024. The all-rounder has been exceptional of late in T20Is. He averages 34.09 in 54 T20Is and has amassed 1432 runs at a strike rate of 135.24. He will potentially open the innings with David Warner as the pair has reaped results in that role.

Marsh has emerged as a fourth pace option for Australia. Having said that, he is no novice in the department and has a strike rate of 17.6. The medium pacer has variations at his disposal which will suit him pretty well in the slow West Indies pitches. With an economy rate of 7.74, he can steal an economical over or two as per the need and exert pressure on the opposition.