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Most T20 runs in a calendar year

As Mohammad Rizwan becomes the first player to score more than 2000 T20 runs in a single year we look at 5 players with the most t20 runs in a single calendar year.

Dec 16, 2021, 9:32 PM5 min read

The shortest format of the game is definitely the most interesting and exciting format of the game right now. With a heap of T20 Internationals and events planned in the coming year and domestic leagues around the world, T20 cricket will be a centre of attraction for sure. Meanwhile, it is Mohammad Rizwan who has been the centre of attraction throughout the year in T20 cricket. Even, the Pakistani wicket-keeper batsman became the first batsman in the history of the game to score more than 2000 T20 runs in a calendar year. Thus, it gives us the opportunity to present you the players with the most T20 runs in a calendar year.

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Here are the Top 5 players with most T20 runs in a calendar year -

Most T20 runs in a calendar year | Cricket Stats | Sportz Point

#1 Mohammad Rizwan | 2004 T20 runs in 2021

Most T20 runs in a calendar year | Mohammad Rizwan | Pakistan Cricket | Sportz Point
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As one of the tweets on Rizwan rightly said, 2021 can be called Rizwan Year, he kept on breaking a heap of records. With the bat at the top of the order, he was just the right partner for captain Babar Azam. His fearless batting would mean his team was off to a great start more often than not. In 2021, Rizwan scored a staggering 1326 runs for Pakistan in 29 T20I games. Meanwhile, he scored 500 runs in PSL 2021 to help his team Multan Sultan maiden PSL title. Overall, with 2004 runs in 2021, Mohammad Rizwan became the first-ever player to score more than 2000 T20 runs in a calendar year.

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#2 Babar Azam | 1746 T20 runs in 2021

Most T20 runs in a calendar year | Babar Azam | Pakistan Cricket | Sportz Point
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Following Rizwan is his Pakistan captain Babar Azam. Considered as one of the most promising talents in the world right now, Babar forced pundits to make the "fab four" to "fab five". Though he has a long way to go, he definitely is the man for Pakistan to bring them the glory days. In 2021, the Pakistan captain scored 1746 T20 runs in just 43 matches with a strike rate of 130.7. After being the top scorer in PSL 2021, his dream run continued as he was also the leading run-scorer in the T20 World Cup 2021 as well. Not to forget he is also the No.1 ranked T20 batsman in the world as well.

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#3 Chris Gayle | 1665 T20 runs in 2015

Most T20 runs in a calendar year | Chris Gayle | IPL 2015 | Sportz Point
Gayle in 2015 IPL playing for RCB. Image - Cricket World

Now it is quite impossible to make a T20 stats without naming the "Universe Boss" in it. The West Indian superstar is undoubtedly the biggest and most successful T20 batsman ever. A prime Chris Gayle was able to win any T20 game on his own. This is the exact thing that happened in 2015 when he kept on pouring runs for franchise teams and the West Indies team. Though in 2015 he played only two games for the Caribean team, he scored 167 runs in them. In addition, he scored 491 runs in IPL 2015 playing for RCB. The rest of the runs he scored playing in the PSL and Bangladesh Premier League. In Big Bash League 2015 Gayle also managed to score 260 runs in just 8 matches. Overall, Gayle's T20 runs in 2015 was a record then with 1665 runs in just 36 games.

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#4 Virat Kohli | 1614 T20 runs in 2016

Most T20 runs in a calendar year | Virat Kohli | IPL 2016 | Sportz Point
Virat Kohli in the 2016 T20 World Cup against Pakistan. Image - Cricket Country

The modern king of cricket is at number four on our list of players with the most T20 runs in a calendar year. You can say that the Virat Kohli era of batsmanship had already started before 2016. However, it was 2016 when he became more ruthless even in the shortest format of the game. In 2016, Kohli scored 641 T20 runs for team India in just 15 games with an average of 106.83. His form in the T20 World Cup 2016 also contributed to him being the "Player of the series" as well. Furthermore, he took his game to another level when he nearly became the first player to score 1000 runs in any season in IPL. However, he could only manage to score 973 runs in 16 games for RCB which is still a record in IPL cricket.

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#5 Babar Azam | 1607 T20 runs in 2019

Babar Azam | 1607 T20 runs in 2019 | Sportz Point
Babar Azam in 2019. Image - ESPNCricinfo

The No.1 ranked T20 batsman in the world is probably the best batsman in the last 3-4 years when it comes to T20I cricket. Along with international success, the Pakistani Captain kept on piling runs in the franchise league as well. His abundant talent and hunger for runs made him one of the best in business. Meanwhile, opening the inning also helped him to score more runs at his own pace as well. In 2019, Babar outran everyone by scoring 1607 runs in 39 games at a strike rate of 139.61. Among those runs, 335 came in Pakistan Super League at a strike rate of just 115.52.

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Indian batters to score an international ton in all formats: Smriti Mandhana joins an elite list

With her maiden T20I ton against England in Nottingham, Smriti Mandhana has now become the first Indian woman and sixth overall Indian batter to score an international ton in all formats.

Jun 28, 2025, 3:58 PM2 min read

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Indian Women's batter Smriti Mandhana became the latest batter to score international centuries in all formats of the game. With her maiden T20I ton against England in Nottingham, Smriti has now become the sixth Indian and the first Indian woman batter to have the achievement. 

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Indian batters to score an international ton in all formats: Smriti Mandhana joins an elite list | sportzpoint.com
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Smriti Mandhana played a sensational 112-run inning from just 62 balls, which included 15 fours and 3 sixes. This is also the highest score by any Indian Women player in T20Is. The previous best was Harmanpreet Kaur's 103 against New Zealand in 2018. 

Earlier in the day, Harmanpreet Kaur was ruled out of the first T20I of the series as a precaution taken by the team after she suffered a head injury during the practice game against the ECB Select XI. Sneh Rana handed the debut cap to left-arm spinner N Shree Charani. 

Harleen Kaur also scored a quick-fire 43 from 23 balls, to help India score 210/5 in the first inning. 

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Indian batters to score an international ton in all formats

Here are the Indian batters who have scored an international ton in all formats

  1. Suresh Raina
  2. Virat Kohli
  3. Rohit Sharma
  4. KL Rahul
  5. Shubman Gill
  6. Smriti Mandhana

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ENG vs IND Test Series: England bring back their star pacer for the second test

Jofra Archer made a return to the England men's test cricket squad for the second test of the ENG vs IND Test series at Edgbaston after a gap of 4 years.

Jun 26, 2025, 11:52 AM1 min read

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The England Men's Cricket team selection panel announced England test squad for the upcoming second test against India. England are currently leading the five-test match series by 1-0 after winning the first test. The home side chased down the second-highest total of 372 at Headingly to get the lead. 

For the second test, they have brought in their star pacer Jofra Archer, who will be playing test cricket after a gap of 4 years. To prepare for the test return, Archer featured in a first-class game for Sussex.

The second test will start from 2nd July at Edgbaston. 

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England squad for the second test against India

Ben Stokes (C), Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes.

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MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals

Dive deep into MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals and see his unmatched strategic brilliance that led India to victory in major world tournaments.

Jun 25, 2025, 4:48 PM4 min read

MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals | sportzpoint.com

When discussing leadership roles in Indian cricket history, the conversation inevitably turns to MS Dhoni and his impact as a captain. His tenure as India's captain (2007-2017) saw the golden days of not only reaching the finals but also tasting victory.

The "Captain Cool" led India to an impressive 4 ICC Finals and secured a win in 3 of them. He is the only Indian captain to win all 3: the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy in his career.

Here we bring you MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals:

2007 T20 World Cup: Kicking off with a win

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MS Dhoni in 2007 T20 World Cup Final. Image | BBC

The 2007 T20 World Cup marked a significant moment in Indian cricket, not just for their inaugural win, but for the beginning of MS Dhoni's captaincy era. Having stepped into the leadership role for the very first time in the tournament, he led a relatively inexperienced squad and brought victory home.

Throughout the season, he guided the team with a calm approach and showed tactical brilliance with his choices in high-pressure situations. In the final against Pakistan, his main impact was behind the stumps, making great choices.

In a tense last over, with PAK needing 13 runs and Misbah-ul-Haq at the crease, he made a bold move by handing the ball to Joginder Sharma, who lacked experience. This tactical gamble paid off brilliantly when Misbah attempted a scoop shot and was caught by Sreesanth, securing India a 5-run victory.

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2011 ODI World Cup: A nation's dream

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MS Dhoni "finishing off in style" in the 2011 World Cup Final. Image | NDTV

The 2011 ODI World Cup Final against Sri Lanka on home soil is something the fans will remember for a long time. After a challenging target of 275 runs set by SL, India's chase collapsed early as they lost key wickets of Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar.

Dhoni chose to promote himself to bat at no. 5 and formed a crucial partnership with Gautam Gambhir. He scored an unbeaten 91 runs and sealed the victory with a majestic six, bringing home India's second WC title after 28 years.

He was also named player of the match for his batting and wicket-keeping contribution. After this victory, he became the second Indian captain, after Kapil Dev in 1983, to lead India to a World Cup triumph.

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2013 Champions Trophy: Completing the set

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MS Dhoni with the Champions Trophy after their 2013 victory. Image | Hindustan Times

The 2013 Champions Trophy saw Dhoni complete the set with a 5-run victory over England in the Final. India successfully defended a low total of 130 runs in the second half, showcasing great bowling efforts from the unit.

Talking about Dhoni's performance, he could not do much with the bat like many other players, and went out for a duck. However, his agility behind the stumps and ball rotation choices did the trick well for them.

With this victory, India achieved their second Champions Trophy title.

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2014 T20 World Cup: Runners-up finish

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Dhoni after the T20 WC Final against Sri Lanka in 2014. Image | Cricket Country

In the 2014 T20 World Cup, India showed a dominant form and reached the finals with an unbeaten record. Despite Virat Kohli's great efforts (77 runs off 58 balls), India struggled with the bat overall, posting a total of 130/4. Dhoni scored 4 runs off 7 balls and failed to accelerate the runs. 

Sri Lanka comfortably chased he target to clinch their first T20 World Cup title. Although India lost, it was MS Dhoni's second T20 World Cup Final as a captain, which highlights his consistent presence and contribution in major ICC clashes.

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India vs Pakistan in World Cups | All Time Stats

In this article we will take a look at the head-to-head stats of India vs Pakistan in World Cups history.

Jun 25, 2025, 11:23 AM3 min read

India vs Pakistan in World Cups | All Time Stats

The ICC cricket World Cup is the second most popular sport event in the world after the FIFA World Cup and Rugby World Cup. The cricket match played in the ICC World Cup between India and Pakistan is always a high voltage match. India always defeated Pakistan in the World Cup match either in the 50 over format or in the T-20 format.

The cricket match between India and Pakistan is the most sought after game in any tournament. Even cricket experts term this game as important as the final of the tournament. Any match between India and Pakistan is a game for the ages, considering the tough lineup of both teams and the relations between the two countries.

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In this article we will take a look at the head-to-head stats of India vs Pakistan in World Cups history.

India vs Pakistan in World Cups

India vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup

India vs Pakistan in World Cups | All Time Stats

India and Pakistan have the most famous rivalry in cricket and every game is viewed by hundreds of millions of cricket fans across the globe. They have faced each other 8 times in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup and all the games have been won by India. The most vital game was the 2011 World Cup semi-final in which India emerged the winners by 29 runs.

Year
Winner
Margin
March 4, 1992
India
43 runs
March 9, 1996
India
39 runs
June 8, 1999
India
47 runs
March 1, 2003
India
6 wickets
March 30, 2011
India
29 runs
Feb 15, 2015
India
76 runs
June 16, 2019
India
89 runs via DLS method
October 14, 2023
India
7 wickets

India vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup

India vs Pakistan in World Cups | All Time Stats

India and Pakistan have met each other eight times in the previous eight editions of the T20 World Cup. The Men in Blue continue to hold the upper hand with six wins, while Pakistan have only grabbed a solitary win against India at the 2021 T20 World Cup. The inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 saw a tied match between India and Pakistan with the former winning the bowl out 3-0.

Also Read: ICC Trophy winners list year-wise (2000-2025)

Year
Winner
Margin
September 14, 2007
Match Tied
--
September 24, 2007
India
5 runs
September 30, 2012
India
8 wickets 
March 21, 2014
India
7 wickets
March 19, 2016
India
6 wickets
October 24, 2021
Pakistan 
10 wickets
October 23, 2022
India
4 wickets
June 9, 2024
India
6 runs

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Who scored the fastest century in T20 World Cups?

Who scored the fastest century in T20 World Cups? Explore the top records and Chris Gayle's sole dominance in this electrifying list of players with quickest ton.

Jun 24, 2025, 2:13 PM5 min read

Who scored the fastest century in T20 World Cups? | sportzpoint.com

Players with the ability to go big in the shortest format, like T20 and the grandest stage, like the World Cup, are something special. Over the years, we have witnessed several rapid-fire hundreds. But who scored the fastest century in the T20 World Cups among them?

It is time to find out who did it quicker than anyone else in this high-stakes tournament. Here's the list of players and their fastest ton feats for you to check:

Chris Gayle: Etching his name twice in history (47-ball and 50-ball record)

Chris Gayle is at the top when asked Who scored the fastest century in T20 World Cups? | sportzpoint.com
Chris Gayle celebrating his fastest century in 2016 T20 World Cup against England.
  • Fastest century: in 47 balls vs ENG (2016)
  • Second-fastest: in 50 balls vs SA (2007)

The West Indies legend, Chris Gayle, remarkably holds not just one, but the top two records for the fastest centuries in the T20 World Cup. He set the bar so high with his explosive batting qualities that no one dared to come closer.

His record-shattering fastest century came in 2016 edition against England, where he scored a century in only 47 balls. He hit 5 fours and 11 sixes with a strike rate above 200! He was also unbeaten and chased down the total to contribute to the 6-wicket victory.

Adding to his legacy, Gayle occupies the 2nd rank as well in this prestigious list, with his century in the 2007 T20 World Cup in 50 balls. This was his first century in the history of the tournament, and was the fastest for 9 years until he broke his own record.

Gayle's fearless approach and ability to change the course of a match are what set him apart from the rest at the highest level.

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3. Brendon McCullum (51 balls) vs BAN | 2012

Brendon McCullum is the third name when asked Who scored the fastest century in T20 World Cups? | sportzpoint.com
Brendon McCullum celebrates his century against Bangladesh in 2012 T20 WC. Image | Mint

The New Zealand powerhouse, Brendon McCullum, stands third on this list with a blistering century off just 51 balls against Bangladesh in the 2012 T20 World Cup. This was his first-ever and the only century in the tournament's history.

It was also a historic moment for his nation, as it was the first time a New Zealand batter scored a century in T20 World Cup, setting a high standard for his countrymen.

4. Rilee Rossouw (52 balls) vs BAN | 2022

Rilee Rossouw is the fourth name when asked Who scored the fastest century in T20 World Cups? | sportzpoint.com
Rossouw celebrates his century against Bangladesh in 2022 T20 WC. Image | Instagram

South Africa's Rilee Rossouw smashed his maiden T20 World Cup century in 52 balls, which is the fourth-highest so far. He helped the Proteas set a huge total of 205 on the board, making things difficult for Bangladesh in the second innings, and eventually winning in the end.

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5. Ahmed Shehzad (58 balls) vs BAN | 2014

Ahmed Shehzad is the 5th name when asked Who scored the fastest century in T20 World Cups? | sportzpoint.com
Ahmed Shehzad celebrates his fastest T20 World Cup century. Image | NDTV

Ahmed Shehzad registered Pakistan's fastest T20 World Cup century, scoring it in 58 balls against Bangladesh in 2014. He opened for the team and stayed unbeaten till the end, helping them build a strong total at a crucial time.

Despite a middle-order collapse, he saved the situation and converted it into a victory.

6. Suresh Raina (59 balls) vs SA | 2010

Suresh Raina is the 6th name when asked Who scored the fastest century in T20 World Cups? | sportzpoint.com
Raina celebrates his fastest T20 WC century against SA in 2010. Image | Facebook

Suresh Raina's explosive 59-ball century against South Africa in the 2010 T20 WC places him among the fastest centurions. He is the only Indian batter in the list to score a hundred in less than 60 balls.

What made this knock more memorable is the fact that this was his first T20 World Cup century.

Read Also: Youngest Indian cricketers to score an international century

7. Alex Hales (60 balls) vs SL | 2014

Alex Hales is the 7th name when asked Who scored the fastest century in T20 World Cups? | sportzpoint.com
Alex Hales celebrates his 60-ball century in 2010 T20 WC. Image | Sportstar

Alex Hales brought up his hundred for England in 60 balls against Sri Lanka in 2014. His performance was a blend of calculated aggression and elegant striking.

He picked up the team after the fall of early wickets and chased down a huge total by staying till the end, which resulted in a 6-wicket victory.

8. Tamim Iqbal (60 balls) vs OMA | 2016

Tamim Iqbal is the 8th name when asked Who scored the fastest century in T20 World Cups? | sportzpoint.com
Tamim Iqbal's celebration of joy after scoring a century against Oman in 2016 T20 WC. Image | ESPNcricinfo

Tamim Iqbal stands as the only Bangladeshi batter to score a century in the T20 World Cup to date. His century also made it to the Top 10 fastest centuries and equalled the 60-ball mark as Hales.

This performance was crucial for the nation's campaign in the 2016 edition and also transformed him into a great limited-overs opener.

9. Glenn Phillips (61 balls) vs Sri Lanka | 2022

Glenn Phillips is the 9th name when asked Who scored the fastest century in T20 World Cups? | sportzpoint.com
Glenn Phillips' celebration after his century against SL in 2010 T20 WC. Image | BBC

New Zealand's "Zippy," Glenn Phillips, added his name to the fastest century list with a 61-ball hundred against Sri Lanka in the 2022 edition. This knock marked his second century in T20 Internationals.

In a display of aggressive but controlled batting, Phillips proved to be crucial for his nation, cementing his place as a dynamic T20 batter.

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10. Mahela Jayawardene (63 balls) vs ZIM | 2010

Mahela Jayawardene is the 10th name when asked Who scored the fastest century in T20 World Cups? | sportzpoint.com
Jayawardene celebrates his century against Zimbabwe in 2010 T20 WC. Image | X

Mahela Jayawardene, the elegant Sri Lankan maestro, scored a rapid 63-ball century against Zimbabwe in the 2010 T20 World Cup. His innings, a display of his class and ability to accelerate when needed, was a key factor in his team's strong record.

This century was also Sri Lanka's first in the T20 World Cup history.

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