The ninth edition of the T20 World Cup will start on June 1. With 20 teams competing in the West Indies and the USA, it’s a great time to look back at some amazing batting performances from past tournaments.
We’ve seen incredible displays like Brendon McCullum’s record-breaking innings and Chris Gayle’s powerful hitting. These performances have thrilled fans, breaking records and making cricket history.
Here are the top five highest individual scores in T20 World Cup history
5. Rilee Rossouw – 109 vs Bangladesh, 2022
Rilee Rossouw’s 109 runs from 56 balls against Bangladesh in Sydney during the 2022 T20 World Cup was an incredible display of powerful hitting.
Rossouw hit 7 fours and 8 sixes, helping South Africa reach a big total of 205/5. His performance was key in setting a winning target, as South Africa then limited Bangladesh to 101 runs, winning by 104 runs.
Rossouw’s innings was impressive not just because of the runs, but because of how quickly and confidently he scored them, leaving the opposing team struggling.
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4. Ahmed Shehzad – 111* vs Bangladesh, 2014
Ahmed Shehzad played amazingly well against Bangladesh in Mirpur, scoring 111 not out from 62 balls. His century helped Pakistan set a huge target of 191.
Shehzad’s batting, which was both stylish and aggressive, included 10 fours and 5 sixes.
This performance was important because it helped Pakistan win by 50 runs and improved their Net Run Rate. Shehzad’s innings was impressive for its timing and how he dealt with both spin and fast bowlers.
3. Alex Hales – 116* vs Sri Lanka, 2014
Alex Hales’ unbeaten 116 from 64 balls came in a tense match against Sri Lanka in Chattogram in 2014. England needed to win to stay in the tournament, and Hales delivered under pressure when England was struggling at 0/2.
His innings, featuring 11 fours and 6 sixes, showcased controlled aggression and determination. Hales took England from a terrible position to successfully chasing Sri Lanka’s total of 189 with just four balls left.
This innings is often considered one of the great T20 World Cup performances due to its timing and Hales’ willpower to lead his team to victory under immense pressure.
2. Chris Gayle – 117 vs South Africa, 2007
In the first T20 World Cup in 2007, Chris Gayle scored 117 runs from 57 balls against South Africa in Johannesburg. This was the first century in T20 World Cup history, and it happened in an important match against the host country. Gayle’s powerful hitting helped West Indies reach a score of 205/6. He hit seven fours and ten big sixes, setting a new standard for T20 batting.
Although West Indies lost the match as South Africa chased down the score, Gayle’s performance is still seen as a key moment in T20 cricket, showing the exciting impact of aggressive batting in this short format.
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1. Brendon McCullum – 123 vs Bangladesh, 2012
Brendon McCullum’s amazing 123 runs from 58 balls against Bangladesh in the 2012 T20 World Cup at Pallekele was a great example of powerful batting.
His record-breaking score is still the highest in T20 World Cup history. McCullum’s batting helped New Zealand reach a big total of 191/3. He hit 11 fours and 7 sixes, showing how he could dominate the bowlers right from the start.
His innings helped New Zealand win easily, as they held Bangladesh to 132/8. This shows how one explosive performance can quickly change the game and boost his team’s chances of winning.
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