T20 WC 2024: The ICC T20 World Cup has seen numerous record-breaking moments, etching the names of cricketing legends in history. As teams assemble for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the USA and Caribbean, beginning on June 1, this edition promises to be historic with 20 teams competing. Let’s explore some records that could be shattered in this tournament:
1. Most Fours:
Virat Kohli trails behind Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardena in most fours scored in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with 103 to Jayawardena’s 111. Kohli, already holding the record for the highest run tally, aims to add another accolade to his name. Rohit Sharma and David Warner also eye the top spot.
2. Fastest Hundred (by balls):
Chris Gayle holds the top two spots for the fastest centuries in the Men’s T20 World Cup, with 47 and 50-ball centuries. However, with Nepal’s Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton setting a 33-ball T20 century record this year, this record could be in jeopardy due to the expanded teams and high strike rates.
3. Most catches by a fielder:
AB de Villiers leads with 23 catches, followed by David Warner with 21. Warner, alongside Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell, aims to secure the top spot as they compete in another T20 World Cup.
4. First team to win all ICC Trophies concurrently:
Australia, led by Pat Cummins, could make history by winning the T20 World Cup and holding all ICC Trophies simultaneously. Additionally, Australia is the defending champion in various ICC events, including the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
5. Most Runs in a single edition:
With an expanded tournament featuring 20 teams, teams may play up to nine matches. This could challenge the record of most runs in a single edition, currently held by Virat Kohli, who scored 319 runs in the 2014 edition.