Top 10 Records Which Can Be Broken In Upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 - In Pics

Zee Media Bureau
May 29, 2024

1. Most Fours: Kohli's Pursuit of Jayawardena's Record

Virat Kohli, with 103 fours, aims to surpass Mahela Jayawardena's 111 in the T20 WC. As the run machine, he's poised to add another milestone to his illustrious career.

2. Fastest Hundred: Gayle's Record in Danger

Chris Gayle's 47- and 50-ball centuries face a challenge with Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton's 33-ball blitz this year. With expanded teams and explosive batting, expect this record to tumble.

3. Most Catches: De Villiers Leads, Warner Chases

AB de Villiers reigns with 23 catches, closely trailed by David Warner with 21. With a keen eye and safe hands, Warner aims to snatch the top spot in the fielding charts.

4. Quest for Triple Crown: Australia's Historic Opportunity

Australia, holders of ICC Test Championship and Men's Cricket World Cup, eyes the T20 WC. A win would make them the first to clinch all ICC Trophies simultaneously, scripting cricket history.

5. Run Riot: Expanding Teams, Expanding Records

With 20 teams and up to nine matches per team, expect run records to tumble. Virat Kohli's 319 runs in 2014 might face stiff competition in this expanded edition.

6. Record Partnership: The Quest for Highest Stand

As teams battle it out, eyes will be on partnerships. Can anyone surpass the 171-run stand by Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels in the 2012 final? The stage is set for a record-breaking partnership.

7. Spin Wizardry: The Race for Most Wickets

With pitches favoring spin, can anyone surpass Ajantha Mendis' 15 wickets in 2012? Rashid Khan, Imran Tahir, and Adam Zampa are poised to spin their way into the record books.

8. Captain's Knock: Most Wins as Captain

Can Eoin Morgan add to his 19 wins as captain in T20 WCs? With tactical acumen and a formidable squad, he's primed to extend his captaincy record in the tournament.

9. Boundary Barrage: Most Sixes in an Innings

Can anyone top the 22 sixes hit by West Indies against England in 2016? With power hitters in every team, expect a barrage of maximums challenging this record.

10. Maiden Century: Will We Witness a Debut Hundred?

No player has scored a century in their T20 WC debut. With talent abound and aggressive batting, the stage is set for a debutant to etch their name in history with a maiden T20 WC ton.

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