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The ICC T20 World Cup has produced some unbelievable moments since it started in 2007. While fans usually talk about trophies and finals, the tournament also holds rare records that still surprise cricket lovers. Let’s look at some of the most unique and real records in ICC T20 World Cup history.
Yuvraj Singh’s Six Sixes in One Over!
In the 2007 T20 World Cup, Yuvraj Singh created history by hitting six sixes in one over against England. He scored his fifty in just 12 balls, which remains the fastest half-century in ICC T20 World Cup history.
No player has broken this record in the tournament yet. That single over changed the energy of the match and became one of the most iconic moments in T20 cricket.
Chris Gayle – The Only Two-Time Centurion
Scoring a century in T20 cricket is rare. Doing it twice in the World Cup is even rarer.
Chris Gayle remains the only player to score two centuries in ICC T20 World Cup history. He made 117 runs in 2007 and 100 not out in 2016.
Gayle also holds the record for the most sixes in T20 World Cup history, with more than 60 sixes. His powerful batting made him one of the most dangerous players in the format.
Lowest Team Total in T20 World Cup
T20 matches usually bring big scores, but sometimes bowling takes complete control.
The Netherlands were bowled out for just 39 runs against Sri Lanka in the 2014 T20 World Cup. This remains the lowest team total in ICC T20 World Cup history.
That match proved one simple truth — in T20 cricket, no team can relax, even for a few overs.
Most Runs in T20 World Cup History
Consistency builds records.
Virat Kohli has scored the most runs in ICC T20 World Cup history, with more than 1,100 runs. His average in the tournament stands above 80, which is exceptional in a fast-paced format like T20.
His unbeaten 82 against Pakistan in 2022 remains one of the most memorable innings in the tournament.
Most Wickets in T20 World Cup History
Batters grab headlines, but bowlers win matches.
Shakib Al Hasan holds the record for the most wickets in ICC T20 World Cup history, with over 45 wickets. He has also contributed more than 700 runs in the tournament.
Very few players manage such balance across multiple editions.
Final Words
The rare records of ICC T20 World Cup show how unpredictable and exciting this format is. One over can create history. One spell can change a tournament. One player can rewrite the record books.
That is the beauty of T20 cricket, short format, big drama, and records that fans will talk about for years.