List of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup recordsThe T20 World Cup, a tournament of explosive batting, tactical bowling, and thrilling finishes, has captivated cricket fans worldwide since its inception in 2007. Beyond the on-field drama, the tournament boasts a plethora of records that showcase the brilliance of individual players and teams.
T20 World Cup Records:
Batting Records:
Most Runs: Virat Kohli (India) – 1032 runs (8 tournaments)
Most Runs in a Series: Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 331 runs (2010)
Most Centuries: Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 1 century (8 tournaments)
Most Half-Centuries: Rohit Sharma (India) – 7 half-centuries (8 tournaments)
Most Sixes: Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 63 sixes (8 tournaments)
T20 World Cup records Bowling Records:
Most Wickets: Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – 39 wickets (8 tournaments)
Most Wickets in a Series: Ajantha Mendis (Sri Lanka) – 15 wickets (2012)
Best Bowling Figures: Ajantha Mendis (Sri Lanka) – 6/16 (2012)
Best Average: Ajantha Mendis (Sri Lanka) – 13.71 (18 matches)
Best Economy Rate: Sunil Narine (West Indies) – 5.27 (20 matches)
Fielding Records:
Most Catches: Faf du Plessis (South Africa) – 13 catches (33 matches)
Most Catches in a Series: Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) – 5 catches (2009)
Most Stumpings: MS Dhoni (India) – 22 stumpings (36 matches)
Team Records:
Most Wins: West Indies – 32 wins (33 matches)
Most Final Appearances: West Indies – 6 finals (8 tournaments)
Most World Cup Titles: West Indies and England (2 titles each)
Biggest Win (By Runs): England defeated Netherlands by 114 runs (2021)
Lowest Score: Scotland defeated Zimbabwe by 10 runs (2016)
The T20 World Cup continues to evolve, and with each edition, new records are set to be shattered. These records not only celebrate individual brilliance but also paint a vivid picture of the ever-changing landscape of T20 cricket
