The first T20 World Cup featuring 20 teams culminated in a historic victory for Team India, ending their c drought with a thrilling seven-run win over first-time finalists South Africa in Barbados. This tournament witnessed several remarkable feats and record-breaking performances.
Both India and South Africa, unbeaten throughout the tournament, set a new record for the most wins in a T20 World Cup, each securing eight victories. India narrowly missed a potential ninth win due to a match washout.
In the final, India posted 176/7, the highest score in a Men’s T20 World Cup final, surpassing Australia’s 173/2 against New Zealand in 2021. Rohit Sharma, at 37 years and 60 days, became the oldest captain to lead his team to T20 World Cup glory.
Bowlers excelled throughout the tournament, with Fazalhaq Farooqi of Afghanistan and Arshdeep Singh of India claiming 17 wickets each, the highest in a single edition, surpassing the previous record of 16 held by Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka. India’s Jasprit Bumrah stood out with the best bowling average (8.3) and was named the ‘Player of the Tournament’ for his exceptional performance, maintaining an economy rate of 4.17.
Chris Jordan of England set a record for the best bowling strike rate (8.3) in a tournament, highlighted by his unprecedented feat of claiming four wickets in a single over, including a maiden, against the USA. New Zealand’s Lockie Ferguson became the first player to bowl four maiden overs in a T20 World Cup match, achieving figures of 3/0 against Papua New Guinea.
The tournament also saw a flurry of boundaries, setting a record with 1,478 boundaries, including 515 sixes, the most in any T20 World Cup edition, surpassing the previous record of 1,349 boundaries and 405 sixes in 2021.
Nicholas Pooran of West Indies emerged as the top six-hitter of the tournament, smashing 17 sixes, breaking the record of 16 set by his compatriot Chris Gayle in previous editions.
Overall, the 2024 T20 World Cup was marked by high-quality performances, record-breaking achievements, and memorable moments, solidifying its place in cricket history as a landmark event in the sport’s fastest-growing format.
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