Scoring a century in the World Cup is a huge moment for any batsman as it will be etched in history for a long time. With T20s being the game’s shortest format, scoring a hundred in the T20 World Cup is always considered a big knock.
It takes a batter to bat at least 50% of the team’s balls in that innings, and most importantly, it should come with a better strike rate. You don’t see batters taking their time to settle in T20s, which will affect the team’s winning chances. And that’s why only 11 tons have been scored in the T20 World Cup thus far.
This article will list the top 10 highest individual run-scorers in an innings in T20 World Cup matches.
Highest Individual Scores in T20 World Cup
| Player | Score (Balls) | Strike Rate | Against | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendon McCullum (NZ) | 123 (58) | 212.06 | Bangladesh | Pallekele | 2012 |
| Chris Gayle (WI) | 117 (57) | 205.26 | South Africa | Johannesburg | 2007 |
| Alex Hales (ENG) | 116* (64) | 181.25 | Sri Lanka | Chattogram | 2013 |
| Ahmed Shehzad (PAK) | 111* (62) | 179.03 | Bangladesh | Dhaka | 2013 |
| Rille Rossouw (SA) | 109 (56) | 194.64 | Bangladesh | Sydney | 2022 |
| Glenn Phillips (NZ) | 104 (64) | 162.50 | Sri Lanka | Sydney | 2022 |
| Tamim Iqbal (BAN) | 103* (63) | 163.49 | Oman | Dharamsala | 2016 |
| Jos Buttler (ENG) | 101* (67) | 150.74 | Sri Lanka | Sharjah | 2021 |
| Suresh Raina (IND) | 101 (60) | 168.33 | South Africa | Gros Islet | 2010 |
| Chris Gayle (WI) | 100* (48) | 208.33 | England | Mumbai | 2016 |
Key Insights
In 2012, Brendon McCullum recorded the highest individual score in the T20 World Cup. He blasted 123 off 58 against Bangladesh.
Chris Gayle is the only batter to score two centuries in the T20 World Cup. He also scored two 80+ scores (98 against India and 88 against Australia) in the tournament.
Mahela Jayawardene is the other batter to score four 80+ runs in the tournament, including a hundred.
Alex Hales’ 116 against Sri Lanka in 2014 is the highest score by a batsman while chasing in T20 World Cup matches.
Chris Gayle’s 11 sixes in his 100* against England in Mumbai in 2016 are the most in a T20 World Cup match. You can find how Gayle dominates the overall sixes record in cricket here.
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