England has produced some of the most explosive batsmen in T20 cricket, and the T20 World Cup has witnessed some incredible individual performances from English players. From blistering centuries to match-winning knocks, these batsmen have made a lasting impact on the tournament. In this blog post,
Here’s the top 5 individual highest scores by England players in the T20 World Cup, reliving the excitement and thrill of these unforgettable innings.
5. 86 – Alex Hales vs IND, Adelaide, 2022
In Adelaide in 2022, Alex Hales led England to a big win against India. He scored a quick 86 runs from 47 balls. Together with Buttler, they scored a total of 170 runs without losing any wickets. This helped England reach the final of the T20 World Cup 2022.
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4. 87 – Phil Salt vs WI, Gros Islet, 2024
Phil Salt scored 87 not out against West Indies in Gros Islet in 2024 and helped England win. He and Jos Buttler got off to a great start, scoring 58 runs without losing any wickets in the Powerplay. Salt reached his fifty in 38 balls. Bairstow scored 48 not out and together with Salt, they had a strong partnership of 97 runs. In the 16th over, Salt hit Romario Shepherd for 30 runs, which was a key part of his outstanding performance.
3. 99 – Luke Wright vs AFG, Colombo RPS, 2012
During the 2012 T20 World Cup in Colombo RPS, Luke Wright played an impressive innings against Afghanistan. He scored 99 runs not out, just one run short of a century. He hit 8 fours and 6 sixes from 55 balls, scoring at a fast pace (strike rate: 180). England scored a strong total of 196/5. Afghanistan could only manage 80 runs in response, with Stuart Broad taking 2 wickets for 10 runs and Samit Patel taking 2 wickets for 6 runs, ensuring England’s victory.
2. 101 – Jos Buttler vs SL, Sharjah, 2021
Jos Buttler scored 101 not out against Sri Lanka in the 2021 T20 World Cup at Sharjah. He hit 6 fours and 6 sixes in his innings, which lasted 67 balls. His strong performance helped England reach a total of 163/4. Sri Lanka struggled in response and only managed 137 runs. Moeen Ali took 2 wickets for 15 runs, and Adil Rashid took 2 wickets for 19 runs, which contributed to England’s victory.
1. 116 – Alex Hales vs SL, Chattogram, 2014
In the 2014 T20 World Cup in Chattogram, Alex Hales played exceptionally well against Sri Lanka, scoring 116 runs without getting out. Sri Lanka had earlier scored 189/4, led by Jayawardene who made 89 runs. England successfully chased this target in 19.2 overs. Hales hit 11 fours and 6 sixes during his innings and had a partnership of 152 runs with Eoin Morgan.
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