Since the tournament's launch in 2007, some of the most thrilling batting displays in cricket history have taken place there. Featuring significant innings and records that have had a lasting impression on the competition, these are some of the best batting performances from the T20 World Cup.
1. Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 117 off 57 balls vs South Africa, 2007
Chris Gayle's explosive 117 runs off just 57 balls against South Africa ignited the first-ever T20 World Cup. With 10 sixes and 7 fours in his innings, he became the first player to score a century in T20 World Cup history. Gayle's knock is still regarded as one of the most spectacular in the history of the competition, even though West Indies lost the match.
2. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) - 123 off 58 balls vs Bangladesh, 2012
The highest individual score in the history of the 2012 T20 World Cup was achieved by Brendon McCullum, who scored 123 off 58 balls against Bangladesh. 11 fours and 7 sixes in his innings helped New Zealand reach a huge total and demonstrated his aggressive batting approach.
3. Yuvraj Singh (India) - 70 off 30 balls vs Australia, 2007
Yuvraj Singh shown a mastery of power hitting in the semi-final match against Australia, scoring 70 runs off 30 balls. Soon after he famously hit six sixes in an over against England, he played this innings. Yuvraj's innings, which featured five sixes and five fours, was important in leading India to victory in the end.
4. Marlon Samuels (West Indies) - 85 off 66 balls vs England, 2016*
In the 2016 championship match against England, Marlon Samuels contributed significantly with an unbeaten 85 from 66 balls. Carlos Brathwaite's four straight sixes in the last over, combined with his calm and resilient performance, helped the West Indies win their second T20 World Cup.
5. David Warner (Australia) - 89 off 44 balls vs West Indies, 2021*
Against the West Indies in the 2021 T20 World Cup, David Warner scored an undefeated 89 from 44 balls, demonstrating sheer domination. Warner's knock, which included four sixes and nine fours, demonstrated his ability to dominate the game's shortest format and helped Australia easily chase down a difficult goal.
6. Virat Kohli (India) - 82 off 51 balls vs Australia, 2016*
In the 2016 World Cup quarterfinal match against Australia, Virat Kohli's unbeaten 82 off 51 balls was a masterclass in chase management. India advanced to the semifinals thanks to Kohli's measured aggression and perfect timing under duress. A lot of people consider this innings to be among the best in T20 World Cup history because of the high stakes and strong competition.
7. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) - 100 off 64 balls vs Zimbabwe, 2010
In the 2010 T20 World Cup, Mahela Jayawardene's century off 64 balls against Zimbabwe was a combination of style and power. With his century, which included four sixes and ten fours, Jayawardene showed his class and versatility in T20 cricket by helping Sri Lanka amass a formidable total.
8. Evin Lewis (West Indies) - 125 off 62 balls vs India, 2016*
In 2016, Evin Lewis made his global debut against India with an incredible 125* off 62 balls. Lewis established himself as a formidable T20 batter with an explosive performance that featured six fours and twelve sixes, leading the West Indies to a thrilling victory.
9. Alex Hales (England) - 116 off 64 balls vs Sri Lanka, 2014*
During the 2014 T20 World Cup, Alex Hales' unbeaten 116 off 64 balls against Sri Lanka was an incredible show of strength and accuracy. Hales led England to an incredible triumph by being the first player in English history to score a century in a T20 international.
10. Jos Buttler (England) - 101 off 67 balls vs Sri Lanka, 2021*
Against Sri Lanka in the 2021 T20 World Cup, Jos Buttler amassed an undefeated 101 off 67 balls, demonstrating his variety and ability to finish. Six fours and six sixes punctuated his innings, demonstrating his capacity to both effectively anchor the innings and quicken the pace of scoring.
These innings demonstrate individual skill and the competitive character of Twenty20 cricket, where a single innings may decide the outcome of a match and create a lasting impression on the T20 World Cup's history.
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