The biggest T20 World Cup ever didn’t disappoint! The 2024 edition, featuring a record 20 teams, saw history made on and off the field. Here’s a look at some of the most impressive feats achieved in the West Indies and USA.
Champions Break Records
The undefeated finalists, India and South Africa, both secured a record eight wins. While India’s washout against Canada prevented a perfect record, they did set a new bar for the highest final score (176/7), surpassing Australia’s 2021 total. Rohit Sharma, at 37 years and 60 days, became the oldest T20 World Cup-winning captain.
Bowling Brilliance
Pace bowlers dominated the tournament. Both Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi and India’s Arshdeep Singh snagged a record 17 wickets, surpassing Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga’s previous record. India’s Jasprit Bumrah, with an exceptional bowling average of 8.3 and an economy rate of 4.17, was a deserving Player of the Tournament.
England’s Chris Jordan rewrote the record for best bowling strike rate (8.3) in a tournament, outshining Fazalhaq Farooqi, Tabraiz Shamsi, and even the legendary Jacques Kallis.
Jordan’s feat included an incredible quadruple-wicket maiden over against the USA. New Zealand’s Lockie Ferguson also etched his name in history, becoming the first bowler to bowl four maiden overs in a single T20 World Cup spell.
Big Hitting Makes a Mark
Despite the bowling dominance, batsmen weren’t shy about going big. The 2024 edition saw the most boundaries (1,478) and sixes (515) ever recorded in a T20 World Cup, surpassing the previous bests by a significant margin.
West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran emerged as the new six-hitting king, smashing a record 17 sixes, surpassing his countryman Chris Gayle’s previous record.
The 2024 T20 World Cup was a true spectacle, showcasing exceptional talent and record-breaking performances. These feats will undoubtedly inspire future generations of cricketers.