While some results were expected, a few surprises made headlines. With the qualifying spots sealed, eight teams remain in the hunt for the title. In the next round, they are split into two groups of four, starting over with a clean slate as the points do not carry over. Each team plays three matches, with the top two from both groups advancing to the semi-finals.
However, during the group stage there were a few players who were less known prior to the big event, but their performances became the talking point. While some efforts saw their team qualify for the next round, others finished at the individual level.
Here are the 3 Underrated Stars Who Stunned Everyone in the Group Stage
3. Bless Muzarabani
Zimbabwe have emerged as the dark horse of the 2026 T20 World Cup, with their victories built on all-round brilliance. As the batters stepped up at crucial moments, Muzarabani led the attack with the ball. The tall pacer has taken nine wickets in just three matches at an average of 7.88 and an economy rate of 5.91.
Muzarabani’s spell of 4/17 against Australia in Colombo helped the team to a historic victory, while his 2/38 against Sri Lanka in a high-scoring match concluded Zimbabwe’s unbeaten group stage. Effective bowling with both the new ball and at the death, his pace and bounce have troubled top order players throughout the tournament.
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