Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has praised several standout performers from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, awarding high player ratings to some of the tournament’s biggest stars. Among them, India’s Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah received impressive scores of 9.5 out of 10, while England all-rounder Will Jacks earned a perfect rating for his remarkable performances.
Samson enjoyed a sensational campaign and was eventually named Player of the Tournament after delivering consistently strong performances, particularly during the latter stages of the competition. His batting played a crucial role in India’s title-winning run, making him one of the most influential players in the event.
Ponting identified the top five performers of the tournament, with Jacks leading the list after receiving a perfect score of 10 out of 10. The England star impressed in his role as a finisher and also contributed with useful overs as a part-time spinner. Notably, Jacks was named Player of the Match in four of the eight games he played, underlining his impact throughout the tournament.
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Samson finished as India’s leading run-scorer and ended the tournament as the third-highest run-getter overall. Meanwhile, Bumrah once again showcased his class with the ball, finishing as the joint-highest wicket-taker of the tournament. One of his standout moments came in the final when he delivered a brilliant four-wicket haul against the New Zealand national cricket team.
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Among the other top performers were explosive openers Tim Seifert and Sahibzada Farhan, who dominated the tournament’s run-scoring charts. Farhan received a rating of 9.5 from Ponting, while Seifert was awarded a score of nine.
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India eventually lifted the trophy after defeating New Zealand in a dominant final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on March 8. The convincing victory ensured that India became the first team in history to successfully defend a T20 World Cup title and also the first to win the tournament three times.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India described the triumph as a reflection of India’s sustained dominance in world cricket, while president Mithun Manhas called the achievement a proud moment for the entire nation.
