T20I team of the year 2025

The year 2025 witnessed the rise of several outstanding performers across formats, with many players producing exceptional displays in T20 internationals. With the 2026 T20 World Cup just weeks away, the form shown by players over the past year has been both eye-catching and crucial in shaping expectations for the marquee event.

As a fantastic year, filled with riveting action in the shortest form of international cricket, winds down, CricTracker has a look at the best performing players from the calendar year. We have tried making the best Playing XI, picking the top performers in their respective departments from around the globe.

Here's CricTracker's T20I team of the year 2025

Top-Order: Abhishek Sharma, Brian Bennett, Jos Buttler (C&WK)

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma was simply unstoppable in the shortest format in 2025. He amassed 859 runs in 21 matches at an impressive average of 42.95 while striking at a phenomenal rate of 193.46. His tally included one century and five half-centuries, underlining his dominance at the top of the order.

Zimbabwe’s Brian Bennett earns the other opening slot after a remarkable year. Representing an underdog nation, Bennett scored 936 runs in 25 games, including one century and six fifties. Meanwhile, Jos Buttler takes on the dual role of captain and wicketkeeper. He scored 480 runs in 14 innings at a strike rate of 164.38, including three half-centuries. His leadership and ability to accelerate from powerplays to the middle overs as well.