The most fast paced format and one of the most popular format is T20Is and teams play it all around the world both internationally and domestic. The focus is on World T20 next year and teams have had a lot
of matches in the build up and this year saw plenty of runs, wickets and some excellent all-round cricket. In this article look at the players who have had success this year in this format and will make the best possible T20I team of the year.
Abhishek Sharma - India
Abhishek Sharma ends the year as No 1 ranked T20I batter in the world. He has scores 859 runs at a strike rate of 193.
Phil Salt (wk) – England
Phil Salt once again stands out as the best wicket-keeper in 2025. He has scored 434 runs at a strike rate of 174 and has been excellent at the top of the order for England.
Mitchell Marsh - Australia
Mitch Marsh ended up as the leading run getter for Australia in T20Is this year. The opener has scored 485 runs at an excellent strike rate of 158.
Dewald Brevis - South Africa
Dewald Brevis has been a revelation for South Africa in T20Is this year. His splendid century against Australia was one of the best T20I knocks of the year. He has scored 464 runs at a strike rate of 176 in T20Is this year
Tim David – Australia
Tim David has scored 395 runs in T20Is this year at a strike rate of 197. He has been destructive in the middle order and has had a stellar year in both international and domestic T20 cricket.
Sikandar Raza - Zimbabwe
Sikandar Raza is the Number 1 ranked all-rounder in ICC T20I Rankings. He has done well with both bat and ball for Zimbabwe in crucial situations.
Jason Holder – West Indies
He is having an excellent year with both bat and ball in both domestic and international circuit. Holder has picked up 31 wickets with the ball.
Jacob Duffy – New Zealand
Jacob Duffy has been a prolific wicket-taker for New Zealand this year with 35 wickets in 21 matches at an average of 15.
Arshdeep Singh - India
Arshdeep Singh has been lethal with the new ball and spearhead the Indian bowling attack really well having picked up wickets in the shortest format of the game.
Rashid Khan - Afghanistan
Rashid Khan has picked up 21 wickets in 12 T0I matches this year. He has played a few cameos with the bat. He has also scored 602 runs with the bat.
Varun Chakaravarthy – India
Varun Chakaravarthy has been one of the best spinner in the world and he showed it once again this year, picking up 36 wickets in 20 T20I matches. His economy is also excellent going at just 7.08.
Here's a look at final best T20I 11 of the year 2025
Best T20I Team of the year:
Abhishek Sharma, Phil Salt, Mitchell Marsh, Dewald Brevis, Tim David, Sikandar Raza, Jason Holder, Jacob Duffy, Arshdeep Singh, Rashid Khan, Varun Chakaravarthy.
