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T20 is not just the shortest format of cricket but a game of fast-paced action that requires hitting the runs consistently. The first 6 overs of the innings can make or break the momentum of teams. It’s very crucial for the batting team that the top-order make the best use of the field restrictions in place and give a good start.
According to
cricket news, we have the names of those teams and batsmen who smashed bowlers all-round the park and makes the highest in the T20 World Cup.
So, without further ado, let’s move on.
There is no surprise Sri Lanka is at the top of the list because this is the highest total in the T20 World Cups. There was mayhem everywhere when Kenya faced Sri Lanka in the 2007 World Cup.
Kenya was easily eliminated from the competition by Sri Lanka when they used their willow first. Sanath Jayasuriya gave them a brilliant start, scoring 88 runs with a 200-strike rate. Mahela Jayawardene, the team's captain, also scored an important half-century in the meantime.
This enabled the score to be increased to 260 runs for the loss of only six wickets, a staggering total. Kenya, meanwhile, never entered the game with the bat. Alex Obanda scored the most runs for the Kenyans with 21. Chaminda Vaas, Lasith Malinga, and Tillakaratne Dilshan were among the Sri Lankan bowlers that had a successful day, each taking two wickets.
After working hard for the 20 overs on the field, how would a team react if they were given the objective of 230 runs to chase? However, this was not the case when discussing the 2016 World Cup match between England and South Africa.
As per
cricket latest news, when South Africa batted first, they used the willow to make every ball matter. They scored 229 runs in the first innings thanks to their easy hitting and steady runs scoring. Hashim Amla, Quinton De Kock, and Jean-Paul Duminy all made significant runs, making the total difficult to chase and extremely high.
No bowler established themselves, except for Moeen Ali's two wickets. England's plans to attack were evident when they took the field. Jason Roy scored 43 runs off of 16 balls as a consequence. However, Joe Root's 83-run innings were what ultimately helped the team win. Kyle Abbott was South Africa's most effective bowler, taking three wickets.
The 2007 World T20 match between India and England is more notable for Yuvraj Singh's masterclass, which altered the game's parameters. The nasty left-hander enjoyed hammering sixes. India narrowly prevailed in the end despite scoring a lot of points and making the game quite tight.
India had a fairly deliberate opening partnership when they batted first in Durban, which helped the squad lay a stronger platform. In the wings, it was obvious that something of a large score was unquestionably on the line as both top-order batters achieved a smooth half-century. Yuvraj Singh, however, rescued the final touches. In one Stuart Broad over, he smacked six sixes.
India amassed 218 runs while losing only four wickets. The fact that England was in the lead right away also worked out brilliantly. It was more of a team effort since no English batter reached the fifty-century mark. They ultimately missed by 18 runs. India won with the ball thanks to Irfan Pathan's three-wicket performance.
South Africa may not have taken home a trophy from the T20 World Cup 2009, but they consistently rank among the top totals in T20 cricket. A record-breaking game between South Africa and Scotland took place at the Oval Cricket Ground. After winning the coin toss in the match, Scotland was unsuccessful.
With all of its might, South Africa attacked the bowlers with gusto. The team was ready for a big thing after a strong partnership of 87 for the first wicket. The middle overs, however, were when AB De Villiers stole the show. The flamboyant right-hander set the total of 211 runs with 79 runs in just 34 balls.
Scotland, whose aspirations had been dashed, did come out with good intentions, but the goal was simply too lofty. In the end, the entire team was bowled out for 81 runs. Aside from Kyle Coetzer's 42 points, nobody else attempted to score. Steyn, Botha, Merwe, and Albie Morkel all claimed two wickets in the bowling department, and they helped their team win by 130 runs.
Pakistan, one of the competition's most unexpected teams, is the final team to appear on the list of highest T20 World Cup totals as per
cricket updates. When the team in green was scoring runs like water, they were playing Bangladesh in the 2016 World Cup. Pakistan chose to bat first after winning the toss.
The middle order of Pakistan entered the fray following a cautious start by the openers. Although Mohammad Hafeez scored the crucial half-century, Ahmed Shehzad's half-century was what gave the innings momentum. But Shahid Afridi's 19 balls and 49 provided the finishing touches.
In the end, the side scored a whopping 201 runs while losing two wickets, which made the chase appear difficult. Bangladesh soon lost its focus after starting with an objective. The squad was only able to score 146 runs while losing six wickets. Shakib's half-century was what maintained the deference.
T20 is one of those formats of cricket where batsmen need to amass maximum runs using their skills and practice.
Making the highest runs in T20 world Cup history Sri Lanka becomes the best team to score the highest in history. Also, Indian player Yuvraj Singh’s magnificent 6 sixes made India feel proud and won the match against England and recorded in
cricket news history.
