India Wins T20 World Cup 2024: Records and Highlights
The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 was full of excitement and memorable moments. Here are some key highlights and records from the tournament:
India’s Historic Win
Team India ended their 11-year-long ICC trophy drought by winning the T20 World Cup without losing a single match. They secured eight consecutive wins against teams like Ireland, Pakistan, USA, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Australia, England, and South Africa.
Bowler-Friendly Conditions
This edition was known for its bowler-friendly conditions, with the overall run rate being the lowest ever at 7.09 runs per over. Jasprit Bumrah had an impressive economy rate of 4.17, the best for anyone with 100-plus deliveries bowled in a single edition.
Record-Breaking Sixes
A total of 517 sixes were hit during the competition, the highest ever in a T20 World Cup. The balls per six ratio was also the best ever at 21.35.
Outstanding Performances
| Player | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | 14 dismissals, the highest by a wicketkeeper in a single edition |
| Arshdeep Singh & Fazalhaq Farooqi | 17 wickets each, the most by a bowler in a single edition |
| Rohit Sharma | First player to win the T20 World Cup as both player and captain |
Other Notable Records
- 517 sixes hit, the highest ever in a T20 World Cup
- 19 four-wicket hauls, the highest ever in a men’s T20 World Cup
- 171 runs by Rishabh Pant, the second-highest in a single edition without a fifty
- 96 deliveries bowled by Mohammad Amir without conceding a six
The T20 World Cup 2024 will be remembered for its thrilling matches, record-breaking performances, and India’s historic win.
