8. Rashid Khan

2024 Stats: Matches: 14; Wickets: 31; Economy: 5.6

It has been another remarkable year for Afghanistan's T20I captain, Rashid Khan. It was momentous as the national team advanced to their first World Cup semifinal under his helm. He skilfully managed the responsibilities of captain and strike bowler for his side. He got 31 wickets this year, averaging 5.6 runs per over.

As a bowler, he remains an irresistible force, with hitters trying to read his numerous variations. Rashid's inclusion in this eleven is unsurprising, given his status as the first-choice wicket-taking spinner. His most remarkable performance with the ball came against Bangladesh, where he picked up four wickets to give the team a historic victory.