The Indian Premier League (IPL) and the T20 World Cup are two of the most admired cricket competitions in the world. Winning either tournament is a significant achievement for a?ny cricketer, and both trophies are highly coveted.

The IPL, known for its glamorous and competitive nature, brings together the best talent from around the world. The T20 World Cup, on the other hand, is a global competition where national pride is on the line. Both tournaments have a profound impact on a player’s career and are dream milestones for any modern-era cricketer.

Handful of players to bag both trophies

Despite the dreams and aspirations of many cricketers, only a select few have managed to win both the IPL and the T20 World Cup. Achieving this rare double is a testament to a player’s skill, consistency, and ability to perform under pressure. While many great players have won both trophies, most of them required multiple attempts.

For instance, Rohit Sharma won the T20 World Cup in his first attempt but needed one season to secure an IPL title (2009). Similarly, MS Dhoni lifted the T20 World Cup in his debut attempt but ?took three IPL seasons to taste victory (2011).

Only a few achieved the feat in their debut seasons

Among the handful of players who have won both trophies, an even more exclusive club consists of those who achieved this feat in their debut seasons. This remarkable accomplishment has only been achieved by three players, showcasing their extraordinary talent and impact on the game. These players include two ?Indian stars and one from the West Indies, who hav??e etched their names in cricketing history.

Sanju Samson (India)

Sanju Samson‘s achievement is nothing short of extraordinary. He won the IPL in his first season with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2012. However, Samson didn’t get single match. Similarly, Samson was part of the Indian team that recently won the T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados. Remarkably, this was also Samson’s first T20 World Cup tournament, and like the IPL, he did not play any matches. His unique journey highlights his luck and the strength of the teams he was part of.

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Sunil Narine (West Indies)

Sunil Narine, the former West Indies all-rounder, is another player who achieved this incredible feat. Narine made his T20I debut in 2012 and won the T20 World Cup with the West Indies team later that year. His debut IPL season in 2012 was equally impressive, where he played a pivotal role for KKR by taking 24 wickets and helping them secure the championship. Narine’s contributions with both bat and ball have made him a standout performer in T20 cricket.

Yusuf Pathan (India)

Yusuf Pathan, the former Indian all-rounder, made his T20I debut in the inaugural T20 World Cup final against Pakistan in 2007 and won the championship with the Indian team. The following year, Pathan was part of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the inaugural IPL season.

Under Shane Warne’s inspirational captaincy, RR won the title, with Pathan playing a crucial role. He scored 435 runs from 16 games at a brilliant strike rate of 179.01, including four half-centuries. Pathan’s explosive batting and key performances were instrumental in his team’s success.

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The cricketing world is abuzz with anticipation as the T20 World Cup 2024 approaches. Scheduled to be held in the West Indies, this edition promises to deliver thrilling matches, spectacular performances, and unforgettable moments. Fans eagerly await to see which batter will rise? to the occasion and etch their name in history as the leading run-scorer of the tournament.

Batters’ impact in the exciting tournament

Since its inception in 2007, the ICC T20 World Cup has seen some of the finest batting performances in cricket history. Each edition has produced a standout batter whose exceptional skill and consistency have captivated audiences worldwide. These players have not only scored the most runs in their respective tournaments but have also significantly contributed to their team’s successes and the overall excitement of the competition.

Leading run-scorers in every edition of T20 World Cup

2007: Matthew Hayden (Australia)

In the inaugural T20 World Cup held in South Africa, Matthew Hayden emerged as the leading run-scorer. Playing 6 matches, he amassed 265 runs with a highest score of 73, averaging an impressive 88.33. Hayden’s powerful batting and four fifties played a crucial role in setting a high standard for future tournaments.

2009: Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka)

Tillakaratne Dilshan lit up the 2009 T20 World Cup in England with his innovative stroke play. Across 7 matches, he scored 317 runs with a highest score of 96* and an average of 52.83, including three fifties. Dilshan’s performances were instrumental in Sri Lanka’s journey to the final, making him a standout player of the tournament.

2010: Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka)

The 2010 T20 World Cup in the West Indies saw Mahela Jayawardene leading the run charts. In 6 matches, he scored 302 runs, including a century and two fifties, with a highest score of 100 and an average of 60.40. Jayawardene’s elegant and composed batting style was a highlight of the tournament.

2012: Shane Watson (Australia)

Shane Watson dominated the 2012 T20 World Cup, scoring 249 runs in 6 matches. With a highest score of 72 and an average of 49.80, Watson’s powerful hitting and all-round performance, including 3 fifties, were pivotal for Australia, making him the leading run-scorer of that edition.

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2014: Virat Kohli (India)

Virat Kohli‘s incredible form in the 2014 T20 World Cup saw him score 319 runs in 6 matches. His highest score of 77 and an astounding average of 106.33, along with 4 fifties, highlighted his unmatched consistency and ability to anchor India’s innings, earning him the top run-scorer title.

2016: Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh)

Tamim Iqbal was the star for Bangladesh in ?the 2016 T20 World Cup, scoring 295 runs in 6 matches. His highest score of 103* and an average of 73.75, featuring 1 hundred and 1 fifty, showcased his aggressive yet composed batting style, making him the leading run-scorer of the tournament.

2021: Babar Azam (Pakistan)

Babar Azam led the charts in the 2021 T20 World Cup, scoring 303 runs in 6 matches. With a highest score of 70 and an average of 60.60, Azam’s elegant stroke play and consistency, resulting in 4 fifties, were crucial for Pakistan’s campaign, earning him the top run-scorer honor.

2022: Virat Kohli (India)

Virat Kohli once again demonstrated his T20 prowess in the 2022 T20 World Cup, scoring 296 runs in 6 matches. His highest score of 82* and an average of 98.66, along with 4 fifties, reaffirmed his status as one of the greatest batte??rs in the format, making him ??the leading run-scorer for the second time.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the much-anticipated warm-up match schedule for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. These prepara??tory games will take place from Monday, May 27 to Saturday, June 1, across various venues in the USA and the West Indies.

Venues and teams

The 16 warm-up m??atches will be hosted at the following locations:

• Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Texas
• Broward County Stadium, Florida
• Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago
• Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago

A total of 17 teams will participate?? in these matches, including South Africa, which will conduct an intra-squad game on May 29 in Florida. These matches will not carr?y official T20 international status, allowing teams the flexibility to field all members of their 15-player squads.

Schedule highlights

Unlike previous editions, teams now have the option to play up to two warm-up matches based on their arrival time. As we reported earlier, India will participate in only one warm-up game, set for June 1 against Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Pakistan and England will not engage in any warm-up fixtures as they will be engaging in a bilateral T20I series, which conclude?s on May 30?.

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T20 World Cup Warm-up fixtures

Monday, May 27

• Canada vs. Nepal, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Texas
• Oman vs. Papua New Guinea, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago
• Namibia vs. Uganda, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago

Tuesday, May 28

• Sri Lanka vs. Netherlands, Broward County Stadium, Florida
• Bangladesh vs. USA, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Texas
• Australia vs. Namibia, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago

Wednesday, May 29

• South Africa intra-squad, Broward County Stadium, Florida
• Afghanistan vs. Oman, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago

Thursday, May 30

• Nepal vs. USA, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Texas
• Scotland vs. Uganda, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago
• Netherlands vs. Canada, Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Texas
• Namibia vs. Papua New Guinea, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago
• West Indies vs. Australia, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago

Friday, May 31

• Ireland vs. Sri Lanka, Broward County Stadium, Florida
• Scotland vs. Afghanistan, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago

Saturday, June 1

• Bangladesh vs. India, Venue TBC, USA

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The anticipation surrounding the T20 World Cup 2024 is palpable, with cricket fans worldwide eagerly awaiting another thrilling showcase of talent and competition. As the cricketing world converges upon the sun-soaked Caribb?ean shores and the iconic skylines of American cities, expectation??s soar to unprecedented heights.

Team India eyeing glory in the shortest format

For Team India, the T20 World Cup represents an opportunity to assert their dominance in the shortest format of cricket. With a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talents, they aim to etch their names in cricketing folklore. Led by the dynamic Rohit Sharma, India are determined to end their trophy drought, which has persisted since t?heir last ICC triumph in 2??013.

Here is how fans in India can watch T20 World Cup for free

In a thrilling development for Indian cricket enthusiasts, Disney+ Hotstar has ??announced that smartphone users in India can now enjoy live streaming of the T20 World Cup on their OTT platform. This move follows the successful implementation of a s??imilar model during the ODI World Cup and Asia Cup, opening up access to the highly anticipated tournament for millions of fans across the country.

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Key matches await Team India

As the countdown to the T20 World Cup draws closer, Team India are gearing up for a series of crucial encounters. Their campaign kicks off with a showdown against Ireland on June 05, 2024, at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York. This clash will set the tone for India’s quest for glory in the tournament.

Subsequently, all eyes will be on the fiercely contested match against arch-rivals?? Pakistan on June 09, 2024, at the same venue. Following these pivotal fixtures, India will lock horns with the USA and Canada on June 12 and 15 respectiv??ely, in what promises to be an enthralling display of cricketing prowess.

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Ravi Shastri, the former head coach, has singled out two debutants as crucial to India’s aspirations in the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The tournament is scheduled to be held in the West Indies and the United States of America (USA) in June. Both players have secured spots in India’s 15-member squad for the competition. Shastri has emphasised their potential to make a significant impact on the team’s performance.

Ravi Shastri’s bold prediction

Shastri selected Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal as pivotal to the Men in Blue’s aspirations for clinching the T20 World Cup 2024.

“The two gentlemen you’ve got to watch out for, and both are left-handers, both playing their first World Cup,â€?/em> Shastri said on Instagram.