Highest Individual Score in T20 World Cup (Updated 2024)

New Zealand’s former skipper and explosive batter Brendon McCullum holds the record for the highest individual score in the T20 World Cup history. Brendon McCullum scored the highest individual score of 123 runs 58 balls most by any player in T20 World Cup till now.

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List of Players with Highest Score in T20 World Cup

Cricket fans has witnessed some of the most exploiting knocks in the history of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Let’s explore the highest individual scores in T20 World Cup history.

1) Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) – 123 Runs

Brendon McCullum’s blistering innings of 123 off 58 balls against Bangladesh at the 2012 T20 World Cup in Pallekele remains the tournament’s highest individual score. McCullum’s blazing performance was an example of his aggressive batting. Throughout his T20 career, McCullum was recognized for his aggressive approach and inventive stroke play.

2) Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 117 Runs

Chris Gayle’s 117 off 57 balls against South Africa in the first edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007 was a historical moment. This innings, played in Johannesburg, marks the first century in T20 World Cup history. Gayle’s powerful hitting century comprised seven fours and ten sixes.

Chris Gayle’s century was a groundbreaking performance that paved the way for future T20 encounters. His T20 World Cup records include multiple hundreds, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest T20 batters in history.

**3) Alex Hales (England) – 116* Runs**

Alex Hales’ unbeaten 116 off 64 balls against Sri Lanka during the 2014 T20 World Cup in Chattogram was a match-winning performance. Alex Hales’ innings, included 11 fours and 6 sixes, guided England to a thrilling chase, marking one of the most memorable moments in T20 World Cup history. Hales’ century against Sri Lanka helped England’s hopes alive in the tournament.

**4) Ahmed Shehzad (Pakistan) – 111* Runs**

Ahmed Shehzad’s unbeaten 111 off 62 balls against Bangladesh in the 2014 T20 World Cup in Mirpur was a standout performance. His innings included 10 fours and 5 sixes, helping Pakistan post a substantial total and secure a convincing victory.

In the current edition of the T20 World Cup, all eyes will be on Muhammad Rizwan and Babar Azam the skipper of the Pakistani team. Pakistani fans are hoping that these two batters might break Ahmed Shehzad record for the highest individual runs in T20 World Cup for Pakistan.

5) Rilee Rossouw (South Africa) – 109 Runs

Rilee Rossouw’s 109 off 56 balls against Bangladesh at the 2022 T20 World Cup in Sydney was an impressive demonstration of power hitting. His innings included seven fours and eight sixes, allowing South Africa to build a dominant total and secure a crucial win in the competition. His century against Bangladesh in the 2022 T20 World Cup demonstrates his skill in the shortest version of the game.

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