Exploring The Top Ten Highest Scores In T20 World Cup History
The ninth edition of the T20 World Cup is set to commence on June 1, featuring 20 teams in the West Indies and the USA. Over the years, the tournament has witnessed numerous memorable performances from cricketing legends, including Yuvraj Singh's Six Sixes, Mike Hussey's assault on Saeed Ajmal, and Virat Kohli's exceptional innings.
In the history of the T20 World Cup, a total of 11 centuries have been scored across its eight editions. These centuries have been pivotal in shaping the competition's narrative and providing fans with unforgettable moments.
West Indies legend Chris Gayle became the first player to score a century in a T20 World Cup match. He achieved this feat against South Africa in the inaugural edition of the tournament. Gayle remains the only player in T20 World Cup history to have scored multiple centuries.
Former New Zealand batter Brendon McCullum holds the record for the highest individual score in a T20 World Cup match. He scored 123 runs against Bangladesh in 2012, setting a benchmark for future players.
Top Ten Highest Individual Scores
Here are the top ten highest individual scores in T20 World Cup history:
| Batter | Against | Runs | Venue | Year |
| Brendon McCullum (NZ) | Bangladesh | 123 (58) | Pallekele | 2012 |
| Chris Gayle (WI) | South Africa | 117 (57) | Johannesburg | 2007 |
| Alex Hales (ENG) | Sri Lanka | 116* (64) | Chattogram | 2014 |
| Ahmed Shehzad (PAK) | Bangladesh | 111* (62) | Mirpur | 2014 |
| Rilee Rossouw (SA) | Bangladesh | 109 (56) | Sydney | 2022 |
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