The top batsman and top bowler will likely be a side that reaches the final, therefore players from India, Australia, England, West Indies and New Zealand could feature. Jasprit Bumrah has established himself as one of the leading bowlers in the world. He has an outstanding record at T20 level and should be the favourite to lead the wicket column. Australia’s Mitchell Starc was the leading bowler at the 50-over World Cup with 24 wickets and could be the man once again at the top.
Virat Kohli is sensational and it would not be a surprise to see him lead the way with the bat. However, David Warner, Aaron Finch, Joe Root and even someone like Tom Banton could emerge at the tournament. There are no easy answers as the last tournament showed – the competition is anything but predictable.