The ICC T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to begin on June 1 in the West Indies and the USA, is expected to see several major records broken. Let’s take a look at the potential records that could be shattered in this mega event.
Most Fours!
The record for hitting the most fours in ICC T20 World Cup matches is held by former Sri Lankan cricketer Mahela Jayawardene, who has hit 113 fours in this shortest format. This record could be broken in this edition. India’s Virat Kohli is second on the list with 103 fours, while Rohit Sharma with 91 and David Warner with 86 fours hold the third and fourth positions, respectively.
Most Runs in a Single Edition!
With the addition of 20 teams in this edition, the number of matches has significantly increased, and a run-fest is expected. The record for the most runs in a single edition of the World Cup is also held by India’s Virat Kohli, who scored 319 runs in 6 matches in 2014. There is a strong possibility that this record could be broken this season.
Fastest Century!
Chris Gayle’s record for the fastest century in the T20 World Cup, made in 47 and 50 balls, is under threat. Nepal’s John Nicol Loftie-Eaton recently set a new record in overall T20 matches by scoring a century in just 33 balls.
Most Catches as a Fielder!
The cricketer with the most catches as a fielder in T20 World Cup matches is AB de Villiers, who has taken 23 catches in the mega event. Following him are Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell, each with 16 catches. This competition for fielding supremacy could add further excitement to the tournament.
