Top 5 batters with the highest individual scores in Men’s T20 World Cup history ft. Brendon McCullum

The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. The tournament will feature 55 matches played across eight venues. Five venues will be in India, while three will be in Sri Lanka. A total of 20 teams will take part in the tournament. Scotland recently replaced Bangladesh after Bangladesh withdrew from the event.

The 20 teams have been divided into four groups, with five teams in each group. India and Pakistan are placed in Group A. Australia and Sri Lanka are in Group B. England and West Indies are part of Group C, while New Zealand and South Africa are in Group D. After the group stage, the tournament will move into the Super 8 round, followed by the knockout matches.

Over the nine editions of the Men’s T20 World Cup played so far, batters have delivered many outstanding performances. As the new edition approaches, we take a look back at the five highest individual scores in the history of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

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1. Brendon McCullum (123 off 58) vs Bangladesh – 2012

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum holds the record for the highest individual score in Men’s T20 World Cup history. He scored 123 runs off 58 balls against Bangladesh at Pallekele in the 2012 tournament.

New Zealand were sent in to bat and scored 191 for 3 in 20 overs. Bangladesh were later restricted to 132 for 8, and New Zealand won the match by 59 runs. Batting at number three, McCullum hit 11 fours and seven sixes. He was dismissed on the final ball of the innings.

2. Chris Gayle (117 off 57) vs South Africa – 2007

West Indies legend Chris Gayle scored 117 runs off 57 balls against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2007. This was the first match of the Men’s T20 World Cup.

West Indies scored 205 for 6 after batting first. Gayle opened the innings and hit seven fours and ten sixes. He added 145 runs for the first wicket with Devon Smith. However, South Africa chased the target and won the match.

3. Alex Hales (116 off 64) vs Sri Lanka – 2014*

England batter Alex Hales played a match-winning knock against Sri Lanka in Chattogram during the 2014 T20 World Cup. He remained unbeaten on 116 runs from 64 balls.

England chased a target of 190 runs and won the match by six wickets. Hales hit 11 fours and six sixes. He shared a 150-run partnership with Eoin Morgan to guide England to victory.

4. Ahmed Shehzad (111 off 62) vs Bangladesh – 2014*

Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad scored an unbeaten 111 runs off 62 balls against Bangladesh in Mirpur during the 2014 T20 World Cup.

Pakistan batted first and scored 190 for 5. Bangladesh were restricted to 140 for 7, and Pakistan won by 50 runs. Shehzad opened the innings and hit ten fours and five sixes.

5. Rilee Rossouw (109 off 56) vs Bangladesh – 2022

South Africa batter Rilee Rossouw scored 109 runs off 56 balls against Bangladesh in Sydney in the 2022 T20 World Cup.

South Africa scored 205 for 5 after batting first. Bangladesh were bowled out for 101, and South Africa won the match by 104 runs. Rossouw batted at number three and hit seven fours and eight sixes.