The present best World T20 XI

Chris Gayle has been a T20 monster, holding the record for the fastest ever T20 Hundred (30 balls for RCB)
Chris Gayle has been a T20 monster, holding the record for the fastest ever T20 Hundred (30 balls for RCB)

#6 Mohammad Nabi

Nabi has played a leading role in making Afghanistan cricket reach where it is today
Nabi has played a leading role in making Afghanistan cricket reach where it is today

The Afghan all-rounder is a must for this side just due to the value he brings to the side. Nabi carries the rare combination of skills to finish off innings with strike rates of around 200, hitting the big shots at will, and also picking crucial wickets and not leaking runs with his genuine off break bowling.

Given that he has led the Afghanistan National side in big tournaments such as the 2014 ICC T20 WC as well as the 2015 ICC CWC, Nabi's inputs to the skipper might also help the team's think tank. He might not have that flair as a batsman or bowler, but his all-round abilities are certain to benefit the side greatly, as it benefits Afghanistan.

#7 Shakib Al Hasan (C)

Shakib can be termed as Bangladesh's own version of Kapil Dev
Shakib can be termed as Bangladesh's own version of Kapil Dev

Shakib Al Hasan has been the backbone of the Bangladesh team for a while now. From batting courageously in the top and upper middle order against top international bowlers to bowling to the best batsmen in the world such as Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, AB de Villiers etc.,

Shakib has risen by fighting hard against all hurdles. He has played responsible knocks with the bat as well as bowled crucial match winning spells for his side. With the overall package Shakib brings to a side, he is a proven match winner and also being the most experienced out of the lot, he is expected to lead the side.

#8 Rashid Khan

Khan has caused a ruckus with the ball wherever he has played
Khan has caused a ruckus with the ball wherever he has played

The name that immediately comes up in one's mind when someone says T20 cricket, is Rashid Khan. Khan has made himself so popular with his performances just as a bowler that now, no T20 tournament in the world can take place without his presence.

Rashid is absolutely unpredictable as a spinner, his arm barely looking any different while delivering the leg break, or the googly or the flipper, making it almost impossible for batsmen to pick him. He has been praised greatly by former cricketers and legends, earning great respect from all over the cricketing world. His slogging abilities with the bat make him just the best bet, as he can play great cameos to finish off games.

#9 Andrew Tye

Tye has been bowling consistently well in the T20 format
Tye has been bowling consistently well in the T20 format

Tye has been a T20 revelation for Australia, as he is comfortable bowling with the new ball as well as thoroughly effective in the middle and death overs. At a time when Australia had been struggling in T20 Cricket, with Starc being mostly injured and the likes of Faulkner and Hazlewood being rendered ineffective, all the pressure of picking early wickets and also bowling at the death had fallen on to Nathan Coulter-Nile's shoulders, but that is precisely when Andrew Tye came to his rescue and has now become Australia's first choice T20 bowler. He can bowl slower balls and is good with the yorker length too, something very integral to a pacer in the death overs. Tye was the leading wicket taker in the IPL too, proving his versatility by scalping wickets in a country with spin favoring pitches.

#10 Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah bowls yorkers at will
Bumrah bowls yorkers at will

Bumrah came to the limelight as a bowler who could bowl yorkers at will. He was seen doing exceedingly well for Mumbai Indians in the IPL and was subsequently called up to the national side. There has been no looking back for him since, as he has not only taken the T20 spot with open arms but has become an ODI regular, grabbing the number one ODI bowler spot.

He is extremely effective with the new ball and his probably the best death bowler in the world right now, having slower deliveries at his disposal and specializing in bowling the yorker. He is certain to do well for any side in T20s.

#11 Mustafizur Rahman

The presence of a Left arm pacer as it is, makes life difficult for
The presence of a Left arm pacer as it is, makes life difficult for
right handed
batsman

Often termed as the Fizz, Rehman has been quite a revelation for Bangladesh, as he has single-handedly helped them beat India while debuting for Bangladesh in a bilateral series, where he picked 11 wickets in 2 matches.

He has been extremely integral and useful for his country, contributing largely to many more such triumphs. Fizz has a great off cutter slower ball, which he uses very often to trick batsmen into playing their shots early, while the ball reaches them late, getting the edge of the bat. Fizz has also been fairly good with the new ball.

He has won matches for sides in T20 tournaments too, such as Sunrisers Hyderabad and is again, very difficult to pick.

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