The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has showcased some remarkable individual batting performances. Here are the top five highest individual scores in the tournament’s history:
1. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) – 123 runs
Brendon McCullum’s 123-run innings in the 2012 ICC T20 World Cup was a record-breaking knock, making it the highest individual score in T20 World Cup history at the time. Here are the key details of his innings:
Match Details:
Match: New Zealand vs. Bangladesh
Date: September 21, 2012
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka
Brendon McCullum’s Innings:
Runs: 123
Balls: 58
Fours: 11
Sixes: 7
Strike Rate: 212.06
Match Summary:
New Zealand’s Total: 191/3 (20 overs)
Bangladesh’s Total: 132/8 (20 overs)
Result: New Zealand won by 59 runs
McCullum’s incredible knock helped New Zealand set a strong total, and their bowlers ensured a comfortable victory. His 123 remains one of the greatest innings in T20 World Cup history.
2. Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 117 runs
Chris Gayle’s 117-run innings in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup was a historic knock, as it was the first-ever century in T20 World Cup history. Here are the key details of his innings:
Match Details:
Match: West Indies vs. South Africa
Date: September 11, 2007
Venue: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
Chris Gayle’s Innings:
Runs: 117
Balls: 57
Fours: 7
Sixes: 10
Strike Rate: 205.26
Match Summary:
West Indies’ Total: 205/6 (20 overs)
South Africa’s Chase: 208/2 (17.4 overs)
Result: South Africa won by 8 wickets
Despite Gayle’s record-breaking century, West Indies couldn’t defend the target as Herschelle Gibbs (90*) and Justin Kemp (46*) led South Africa to a comfortable victory. Gayle’s innings remains one of the most iconic knocks in T20 World Cup history.
3. Alex Hales (England) – 116 runs*
Alex Hales’ 116 runs* in the 2014 ICC T20 World Cup was a memorable innings, as it was the first-ever T20I century by an England player. Here are the key details of his knock:
Match: England vs. Sri Lanka
Date: March 27, 2014
Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram, Bangladesh
Runs: 116* (Not Out)
Balls: 64
Fours: 11
Sixes: 6
Strike Rate: 181.25
Match Summary:
Sri Lanka’s Total: 189/4 (20 overs)
England’s Chase: 190/4 (19.2 overs)
Result: England won by 6 wickets
Hales’ unbeaten knock helped England successfully chase 190 runs, which was one of the highest successful run chases in T20 World Cup history at that time. His innings was crucial in keeping England alive in the tournament.
4. Ahmed Shehzad (Pakistan) – 111 runs*
Ahmed Shehzad’s 111 runs* in the 2014 ICC T20 World Cup was a historic innings, as he became the first Pakistani batsman to score a T20I century. Here are the key details of his knock:
Match: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh
Date: March 30, 2014
Venue: Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Runs: 111* (Not Out)
Balls: 62
Fours: 10
Sixes: 5
Strike Rate: 179.03
Match Summary:
Pakistan’s Total: 190/5 (20 overs)
Bangladesh’s Total: 140/7 (20 overs)
Result: Pakistan won by 50 runs
Ahmed Shehzad’s century was the highlight of the match and played a key role in Pakistan’s victory. This remains one of the finest individual performances by a Pakistani batsman in T20 World Cup history.
5. Rilee Rossouw (South Africa) – 109 runs
Rilee Rossouw’s 109-run innings in the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup was a spectacular knock, making him the first South African to score a century in T20 World Cup history. Here are the key details of his innings:
Match: South Africa vs. Bangladesh
Date: October 27, 2022
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Australia
Runs: 109
Balls: 56
Fours: 7
Sixes: 8
Strike Rate: 194.64
Match Summary:
South Africa’s Total: 205/5 (20 overs)
Bangladesh’s Total: 101 (16.3 overs)
Result: South Africa won by 104 runs
Rossouw’s explosive century helped South Africa post a massive total, and their bowlers dominated Bangladesh, securing a comfortable victory. This was also Rossouw’s second consecutive T20I century, as he had scored one against India before the World Cup.
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