The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed a list of the most iconic performances in T20 World Cup history, honoring players who left a lasting mark on the tournament.
Among the legends is Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi, recognized for his all-round brilliance in the 2009 T20 World Cup. Afridi starred in the semi-final, scoring 51 runs and taking 2 crucial wickets to help Pakistan reach the final. In the final itself, he delivered another match-winning performance with 54 runs off 40 balls.
Other memorable ICC T20 moments include:
- 2007: Yuvraj Singh hitting six consecutive sixes in the inaugural T20 World Cup.
- 2010: Australia’s Mike Hussey smashing 60 runs off 24 balls against Pakistan.
- 2012: West Indies’ Sunil Narine taking 3 wickets for just 9 runs.
- 2014: Rangana Herath’s 5 wickets in the semi-final for Sri Lanka.
- 2016: Carlos Brathwaite hitting four consecutive sixes in a dramatic finish.
- 2021: Mitchell Marsh scoring 77 crucial runs in the T20 World Cup final.
- 2022: England’s Ben Stokes scoring 52 runs against Pakistan.
- 2024: Virat Kohli’s brilliant 76-run innings in the final.
These performances showcase the skill, courage, and excitement that have made the T20 World Cup a stage for cricketing legends.