9. Fazalhaq Farooqi

2024 Stats: Matches: 17; Wickets: 24; Economy: 7.21

Fazalhaq Farooqi has had an outstanding year as a pivotal pacer for the underdogs in Afghanistan. His ability to stroke the ball in both directions demonstrates his mastery of the new ball. He had a standout tournament in the United States and the West Indies, finishing as the leading wicket-taker.

He was a key figure in Afghanistan's unprecedented march to the T20I championship. Farooqi's most significant effort of the year has to be his four-for against New Zealand, who were skittled for 75. He got three wickets during the powerplay to give Afghanistan the perfect start.