T20 cricket is a form of the game where strike rates are equally important as the runs scored. The rate of scoring in T20s has gone up over a period of time with batters paying more emphasis to the rate at which they score.

As a result, the teams depend more on collective cameos from many of their players rather than high scores from an individual player. With the bowlers also catching up on the new tricks to outfox batters in the shorter format, the willow wielders have gone all-out to help the team’s cause.

In this backdrop where high scores in T20s on a consistent basis is almost next to impossible, some batters have taken the art of power-hitting to the next level. They have made big runs consistently and that too at excellent strike rates.

In this article, we glance through the list of batters with the most runs in a calendar year in T20s.

Most runs in a calendar year in T20s: Know the players on the list

Player	Year	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Fifty-plus scores	High Score
Nicholas Pooran	2024	68	2251	45.02	160.90	15	101
Mohammad Rizwan	2021	48	2036	56.55	132.03	19	104*
Alex Hales	2022	61	1946	34.14	155.68	17	91
Jos Buttler	2023	56	1833	35.25	141.65	17	95
Mohammad Rizwan	2022	44	1817	50.47	126.88	20	88*
Babar Azam	2021	46	1779	48.08	131.38	20	122
Chris Gayle	2015	36	1665	59.46	164.52	13	151*
Reeza Hendricks	2024	61	1647	31.67	129.99	15	90
Shan Masood	2022	55	1643	36.51	132.50	14	88
Virat Kohli	2016	31	1614	89.66	147.12	18	113
Babar Azam	2019	39	1607	45.91	139.61	15	102*

Nicholas Pooran | 2251 runs

Nicholas Pooran leads the list of batters with the most runs in a calendar year in T20s. Pooran has amassed 2251 runs from 67 innings in 2024 at an average of 45.02 and an impressive strike rate of 160.90.

Pooran has a tally of one hundred and 15 fifties in 2024 from his 68 visits to the crease. The southpaw was part of Team Lucknow in the Indian T20 League 2024 and amassed 499 runs from just 14 matches at an impressive average of 62.37 and a strike rate of 178.21.

Pooran continued his rich vein of form into the T20 World Cup 2024 at home and top-scored for the West Indies with 228 runs from seven matches at a strike rate of 146.15. Pooran, who plays for Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League, also went past the 400-run mark in the 2024 edition of the tournament.

Mohammad Rizwan | 2036 runs and 1817 runs

Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan is second on the list of batters with the most runs in a calendar year in T20s. Rizwan amassed 2036 runs from 48 matches in the year 2021 at an astonishing average of 56.55 and a strike rate of 132.03. During the year, he managed a total of 19 50-plus scores including a century.

In the T20 World Cup 2021, Rizwan was the third-highest run-getter with 281 runs from six matches at an average of 70.25 and guided Pakistan to the semi-finals of the competition.

Rizwan is also the only batter to appear twice in the top-five list of batters with the most runs in T20s in a single calendar year. He aggregated 1817 runs in 2022 at an average of 50.47 to be fifth on the list as well.

Alex Hales | 1946 runs

England’s Alex Hales comes next on the list with his tally of 1946 runs from 61 matches in 2022. He amassed 17 scores of fifty or above at a strike rate of 155.68 during this period and averaged 34.14.

Hales�excellent run during the year saw England win their second T20 World Cup in 2022 in Australia. The opener scored 212 runs from six matches in the tournament at an average of 42.40 and a strike rate of 147.22.

Hales�unbeaten 86 off just 47 balls and his 170-run partnership with England skipper Jos Buttler resulted in a 10-wicket hammering of India in the semi-finals.

Jos Buttler | 1833 runs

Jos Buttler, with a tally of 1833 runs from 56 matches in the year 2023, has the fourth-highest aggregate of runs in T20s in a calendar year. The England opener, who had 17 fifty-plus scores to his name during that year, averaged 35.25 and struck at a rate of 141.65.

Buttler was the top-scorer in the inaugural edition of the SA20 in 2023 as he amassed 391 runs from 11 matches for Paarl Royals at an average of 39.10 and a strike rate of 132.54. Buttler also accumulated 300-plus runs for both Team Rajasthan in the Indian T20 League and the England cricket team during the same year.

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Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi holds the record for the most sixes in ODI cricket.

Having made his One-Day International (ODI) debut against Kenya in Nairobi in 1996, Shahid Afridi ended his illustrious career with 351 sixes in 398 matches in the 50-over format.

Flamboyant West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle features second on the list of most sixes in ODI cricket. Nicknamed "The Universe Boss", the former Caribbean cricketer smashed 331 sixes in 301 matches in One-Day Internationals.

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma is third on the most sixes in ODI cricket list. Since making his ODI debut against Ireland in Belfast in 2007, Rohit Sharma has clobbered 323 sixes in just 263 ODIs.

Apart from Rohit Sharma, 2011 World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni (229), legendary duo of Sachin Tendulkar (195) and Sourav Ganguly (190) are the other Indian batters who feature in the top 10 list of most sixes in One-Day International cricket. 

Know the players with most sixes in ODI cricket.

Most sixes in ODI cricket

Player	Span	Matches	Innings	Sixes
Shahid Afridi (Asia/ICC/PAK)	1996-2015	398	369	351
Chris Gayle (ICC/WI)	1999-2019	301	294	331
Rohit Sharma (IND)	2007-2024	263	254	323
Sanath Jayasuriya (Asia/SL)	1989-2011	445	433	270
MS Dhoni (Asia/IND)	2004-2019	350	297	229
Eoin Morgan (ENG/IRE)	2006-2022	248	230	220
AB de Villiers (Afr/SA)	2005-2018	228	218	204
Brendon McCullum (NZ)	2002-2016	260	228	200
Sachin Tendulkar (IND)	1989-2012	463	452	195
Sourav Ganguly (Asia/IND)Â	1992-2007	311	300	190

Shahid Afridi | 351 ODI sixes

Known for his six-hitting prowess in international and domestic circuit, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi still tops the most sixes in ODI cricket list. Between 1996 and 2015, Shahid Afridi slammed 351 sixes in 398 matches in One-Day Internationals. He clobbered a total of 476 maximums in his international career.

Chris Gayle | 331 ODI sixes

Former West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle is second on the most sixes in ODI cricket list. Considered to be one of the most destructive batters of all-time, Chris Gayle smashed 331 ODI sixes in 301 matches. Gayle hit the second-most sixes in international cricket, having hammered 553 maximums in his legendary career.

Rohit Sharma | 323 ODI sixes

India’s swashbuckling opening batter Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most sixes in international cricket. Since making his international debut in 2007, Rohit Sharma has clobbered a record 612 maximums in his career at the highest level. In the 50-over format, the right-handed batter has smacked 323 ODI sixes in 263 matches. 

Sanath Jayasuriya | 270 ODI sixes

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya slammed 270 sixes in ODI cricket, the fourth-most in history. Between 1989 and 2011, Sanath Jayasuriya was a consistent performer for the star-studded Sri Lanka cricket team in white-ball cricket. He clobbered a total of 352 maximums in his international career.

MS Dhoni | 229 ODI sixes

Former India cricket team captain MS Dhoni completes the top five list for most sixes in ODI cricket. Widely regarded as one of the most prolific wicket-keeper batters and captains, MS Dhoni smashed 229 ODI sixes in 350 matches between 2004 and 2019. Overall, the legendary wicketkeeper-batter recorded 359 sixes in international cricket.

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Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most sixes in T20 international cricket.

Since making his T20I debut against England in the ICC T20 World Cup 2007, Rohit Sharma has smashed a record 205 sixes in 159 matches so far.

New Zealand’s swashbuckling batter Martin Guptill has the second-most sixes in T20 international cricket. Guptill has hit 173 T20I sixes in 122 matches.

England captain Jos Buttler, Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, India's Suryakumar Yadav, West Indies�flamboyant batter Nicholas Pooran,  and legendary Chris Gayle are some of the other cricketers with most sixes in T20 international cricket. 

Know the top 10 list with most sixes in T20 international cricket.

Most sixes in T20 international cricket

Player	Span	Matches	Innings	Sixes
Rohit Sharma (IND)	2007-2024	159	151	205
Martin Guptill (NZ)	2009-2022	122	118	173
Jos Buttler (ENG)	2011-2024	124	114	137
Glenn Maxwell (AUS)	2012-2024	113	104	134
Suryakumar Yadav (IND)	2021-2024	68	65	133
Nicholas Pooran (WI)	2016-2024	95	87	132
Paul Stirling (IRE)	2009-2024	145	144	128
Aaron Finch (AUS)	2011-2022	103	103	125
Chris Gayle (WI)	2006-2021	79	75	124
Virat Kohli (IND)	2010-2024	125	117	124

Rohit Sharma | 205 T20I sixes

Rohit Sharma is known for his six-hitting prowess in the international as well as domestic circuit. Between 2007 and 2024, Rohit has clobbered 205 maximums in T20 international cricket -  the most by any cricketer in the T20I format. He also holds the record for the most sixes in international cricket, having hit 612 sixes in 480 matches so far.

Martin Guptill | 173 T20I sixes

New Zealand’s accomplished opening batter Martin Guptill follows Rohit on the list for most sixes in T20 international cricket. Having made his T20 international debut against arch-rivals Australia in 2009, Guptill has smashed 173 T20I sixes in 122 matches. Overall, the New Zealand cricketer has smacked 383 maximums in international cricket so far.

Jos Buttler | 137 T20I sixes

England captain Jos Buttler slammed 137 sixes in T20 international cricket, the third-most in history. Between 2011 and 2024, Buttler has been a consistent performer for the star-studded England cricket team in white-ball cricket. He clobbered a total of 340 maximums in his international career.

Glenn Maxwell | 134 T20I sixes 

Australian hard-hitter Glenn Maxwell is third on this list for most sixes in international cricket. The Australian all-rounder has smashed 134 sixes in T20Is and has done so in 113 matches. Overall, Maxwell has smashed 291 maximums in 250 international matches.

Suryakumar Yadav | 133 T20I sixes

The top-order batter is the second Indian to feature on the list. In his short T20i career so far from 2021 to date, spanning across 68 matches, Suryakumar has banged 133 sixes. He overtook Nicholas Pooran's spot during India's T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final game against England. Overall in his international career, the power-hitter has struck 152 sixes. 

Nicholas Pooran | 132 T20I sixes

One of the most destructive T20 batters of all time, West Indies�Nicholas Pooran features sixth on the list for most sixes in T20 international cricket. Since making his T20I debut against Pakistan in Dubai in 2016, Pooran smashed 132 T20I sixes in just 95 matches. Overall, Pooran has clobbered 212 maximums in his international career.

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India’s star cricketer Virat Kohli holds the record for the most fifties in T20 World Cup history.

Having made his T20 World Cup debut against Afghanistan in Colombo in 2012, Virat Kohli has smashed 15 fifties in the marquee ICC T20 tournament.

Interestingly, Kohli scored his maiden T20 World Cup fifty in his very first match against Afghanistan. Batting at number three, Kohli slammed 50 off 39 balls to power India to a 23-run win. 

Since then, Kohli has amassed 1,292 runs in 35 matches at an impressive average of 58.72 and a strike rate of 128.81. While the former India captain has 14 half-centuries, he is yet to score a hundred in a T20 World Cup match.

Kohli’s teammate and current India cricket team captain Rohit Sharma features second on the list for most fifties in T20 World Cup.

Since making his T20 debut during the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007, Rohit Sharma has hit 12 fifties in the tournament’s history. 

Rohit scored his first T20 World Cup fifty against hosts South Africa in the Super 8 stage encounter at Kingsmead, Durban.

Reeling at 33/3, the former middle-order batter scored an impressive fifty off 40 balls to help India post a match-winning total on the board.

Former West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle is third on the list. During the first-ever T20 World Cup match against hosts South Africa at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg in 2007, Gayle smashed the first fifty in the tournament’s history before he converted it to a three-figure milestone. The flamboyant southpaw scored a 57-ball 117, laced with seven fours and 10 sixes.

South Africa’s former opening batter Herschelle Gibbs later slammed an unbeaten 90 off just 55 balls to guide the Proteas to a scintillating eight-wicket victory in the opening match of the 2007 T20 World Cup.

Overall, Gayle has smashed seven fifties in the T20 World Cup history. He has also recorded two hundreds to his name.

Having played 33 T20 World Cup matches, Gayle is currently third in the most runs in T20 World Cup list. The left-hander has amassed 965 runs in 31 innings, behind Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Most fifties in T20 World Cup

Player	Span	Matches	Runs	50s
Virat Kohli (IND)	2012-2024	35	1,292	15
Rohit Sharma (IND)	2007-2024	47	1,220	12
Chris Gayle (WI)	2007-2021	33	965	7
David Warner (AUS)	2009-2024	41	984	8
Mahela Jayawardene (SL)	2007-2014	31	1,016	6
Tillakaratne Dilshan (SL)	2007-2016	35	897	6
Jos Buttler (ENG)	2012-2024	35	1,013	5
KL Rahul (IND)	2021-2022	11	322	5
Suryakumar Yadav (IND)	2021-2024	17	477	5
Max O'Dowd (NED)	2021-2024	15	444	5

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Pakitan's swashbuckling batter Babar Azam currently holds the record for the most fifties in T20 internationals. He has smashed 39 fifties in the shortest format of the game. He also has three centuries to his name.

Since making his T20I debut against England at Old Trafford in 2016, Babar Azam has accumulated 4,145 runs at an average of 41.03 and a strike rate of 129.08.

India’s star batter Virat Kohli features next on this list. The right-handed batter has also smashed 39 T20I fifties in 125 matches so far. Kohli also has one T20I century to his name. He made his T20I debut against Zimbabwe.

The former India captain has amassed 4,188 runs at an impressive average of 48.69 and a strike rate of 137.04.

India’s Rohit Sharma previously held the record for the most fifties in T20 internationals.

The flamboyant opening batter has recorded 37 half-centuries in 159 T20I games so far. He has also smashed five hundreds in T20I cricket. He has scored 4,231 runs at an average of 32.05 and a strike rate of 140.89.

Mohammad Rizwam of Pakistan and Australia’s David Warner complete the top five list. While Rizwan has recorded 30 half-centuries in 102 games while Warner has hit 29 T20I fifties in 110 matches.

England’s Jos Buttler has 25 half-centuries to his name in 124 matches.

KL Rahul is the third Indian batter to feature in the top 10 list for most fifties in T20I cricket. Rahul has smashed 24 fifties in 72 matches so far while Ireland's opening batter Paul Sterling equals the record with 24 T20I fifties so far.

Most fifties in T20 internationals

Player	Span	Matches	50s
Babar Azam (Pakistan)	2016-2024	123	39
Virat Kohli (India)	2010-2024	125	39
Rohit Sharma (India)	2007-2024	159	37
Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan)	2015-2024	102	30
David Warner (Australia)	2009-2024	110	29
Jos Buttler (England)	2011-2024	124	25
KL Rahul (India)	2016-2022	72	24
Paul Stirling (Ireland)	2009-2024	145	24
Suryakumar Yadav (India)	2021-2024	68	23
Martin Guptill (New Zealand)	2009-2022	122	22

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The Kensington Oval is one of the world’s oldest cricket grounds located to the west of Bridgetown on the island of Barbados.

Established in 1871, the Kensington Oval staged its first international match, a Test match between West Indies and England in January 1930. The match ended in a draw.

With a seating capacity of 28,000, the iconic cricket venue has hosted more than 50 Tests and ODIs so far.

The Kensington Oval hosted its first T20 international between West Indies and Australia on June 20, 2008. The hosts won the first-ever T20I at the venue by seven wickets. Since then, it has staged more than 20 T20Is so far.

The Barbados cricket stadium has also staged several local, regional and women’s international cricket matches. It was one of the venues for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 and the ICC World T20 2010. It will also host the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

Let’s have a look at Kensington Oval T20 records and stats:

Kensington Oval T20 records and stats

Highest team total

The West Indies cricket team holds the record for the highest team total at the Kensington Oval in T20 cricket. During England’s tour of the West Indies in 2022, the Kieron Pollard-led West Indies posted a mammoth total of 224/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Rovman Powell’s 53-ball 107 and Nicholas Pooran’s 70 off 43 balls helped the hosts record a massive total on the board. In reply, England scored 204/9 in their 20 overs as West Indies registered a 20-run victory in Barbados. The hosts later won the five-match T20I series 3-2.

Lowest team total

The Afghanistan cricket team registered the lowest team total at the Kensington Oval in the T20 format. Chasing 140 against South Africa, Afghanistan were bowled out for 80 in 16 overs during an ICC World T20 clash in 2010. Mirwais Ashraf (23) and Hamid Hassan were the two Afghan batters to score in double digits. For South Africa, Morne Morkel picked up four wickets while Charl Langeveldt took three wickets.

Most runs

Australia's David Warner has scored the most runs at this cricket venue in T20 international cricket. Between 2010 and 2024, the flamboyant T20 batter accumulated 252 runs in seven matches at an average of 36 and a strike rate of 140.78. He slammed three fifties at this ground. West Indies cricketer Nicholas Pooran is second on the list with 217 runs in eight matches at an average of 36.16 and a strike rate of 128.40.

Most wickets

West Indies fast bowler Jason Holder bagged the most wickets at the Kensington Oval in T20 cricket. The right-arm pacer has already scalped 18 wickets in eight matches at an average of 11.88 and an economy of 8.33. He registered best bowling figures of 5/27 on this ground in the T20I format. 

Highest individual score

West Indies cricketer Rovman Powell registered the highest individual score at this venue in the T20 format. During the third T20I of England’s tour of West Indies in 2022, Rovman Powell slammed 107 off just 53 balls to power his side to 224/5 in 20 overs. Powell’s knock included four fours and 10 maximums. West Indies later restricted England to 204/9 in their allotted overs.

Best bowling figures

Jason Holder holds the record for the best bowling figures at the Kensington Oval in T20 international cricket. Jason Holder recorded match-winning figures of 5/27 against England in the fifth and final T20I in 2022. Defending 179, Holder dismissed captain Moeen Ali, wicketkeeper-batter Sam Billings, Saqib Mahmood, Chris Jordan and Adil Rashid to bowl out England for 162 in 19.5 overs. With the help of Jordan’s spell that saw him claim a hat-trick, West Indies clinched the five-match T20I series 3-2.

Highest partnership

Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara hold the record for the highest partnership at the Kensington Oval in the T20 international format. Electing to bat first, Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara forged a brilliant 166-run stand for the second wicket against West Indies during an ICC World T20 clash in 2010. Captain Sangakkara scored 68 off 49 balls while Jayawardene remained unbeaten on a 56-ball 98 to power Sri Lanka to 195/3 in their 20 overs. In reply, West Indies scored 138/8 and suffered a 57-run defeat.

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Chris Gayle holds the record for the fastest century in T20 World Cup history. 

During a Super 10 Group 1 clash in 2016, the flamboyant West Indies cricketer slammed a century off just 47 balls against England to record the fastest century in T20 World Cup across editions.

Chris Gayle surpassed his own record to script history as he earlier hammered a 50-ball ton against hosts South Africa in the opening match of the inaugural T20 World Cup in Johannesburg in 2007. 

The Universe Boss is the only player to register two centuries at the T20 World Cup.

The likes of New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum, Rilee Rossouw of South Africa and Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad also feature in the list of fastest centuries in T20 World Cup history.

Among Indian cricketers, Suresh Raina holds the record for the fastest century in T20 World Cup. He smashed a ton off just 59 balls against South Africa in 2010.

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Fastest century in T20 World Cup

Player	Balls	For	Against	Match Date
Chris Gayle	47	West Indies	England	March 16, 2016
Chris Gayle	50	West Indies	South Africa	September 11, 2007
Brendon McCullum	51	New Zealand	Bangladesh	September 12,2012
Rilee Rossouw	52	South Africa	Bangladesh	October 27, 2022
Ahmed Shehzad	58	Pakistan	Bangladesh	March 30, 2014
Suresh Raina	59	India	South Africa	May 02, 2010
Alex Hales	60	England	Sri Lanka	March 27, 2014
Tamim Iqbal	60	Bangladesh	Oman	March 13, 2016
Glenn Phillips	61	New Zealand	Sri Lanka	October 29, 2022
Mahela Jayawardene	63	Sri Lanka	Zimbabwe	May 03, 2010

Chris Gayle | 47 balls vs England, 2016 T20 World Cup

Chris Gayle is the current record holder for the fastest century in T20 World Cup history. Chasing 183, the former swashbuckling left-handed opener smashed a 47-ball century against England to guide West Indies to a six-wicket win at the Wankhede Stadium in March 2016. Gayle’s match-winning knock was laced with five fours and 11 sixes. The West Indies star remained unbeaten on 100 off 48 balls to help the Windies chase down the target in 18.1 overs.

Chris Gayle | 50 balls vs South Africa, 2007 T20 World Cup

Chris Gayle also held the previous record for the fastest century in T20 World Cup history. Gayle clobbered the first T20I century in the first-ever T20 World Cup game against South Africa at The Wanderers Stadium in 2007. Opening the batting, Gayle took just 50 balls to score his century. He finished with 117 off 57 balls to propel West Indies to 205/6 in their 20 overs. Gayle’s magnificent knock included seven fours and 10 sixes. Despite Gayle’s sensational knock, hosts South Africa successfully chased down the target to register an eight-wicket victory in Johannesburg.

Brendon McCullum | 51 balls vs Bangladesh, 2012 T20 World Cup

Former New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Brendon McCullum features third on the list for the fastest century in T20 World Cup history. During a T20 World Cup 2012 group match, Brendon McCullum slammed a 51-ball century against Bangladesh in Pallekele. Batting at No.3, hard-hitting McCullum smashed 123 off just 58 balls to power New Zealand to 191/3 in their 20 overs. His knock was laced with 11 fours and seven maximums. McCullum’s knock helped New Zealand secure a comprehensive 59-run win in their Group D fixture.  

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A Super Over, also known as one-over eliminator, is a method used in limited-overs cricket matches to decide the winner in case of a tie.

It was introduced in 2008 to replace the bowl-out method that was earlier used for breaking a tie match.

Super Over rules

In case a match is tied, the two teams select three batters and a bowler to play a single, additional over each to determine the winner of the game. At the end of the two overs, the team which scores the most runs is declared the winner.

The statistics involved in a Super Over are not included in the players�career stats.

Meanwhile, the captain of the fielding team (or his nominee) shall select the ball with which the fielding team shall bowl its over. The team field second has the right to use the same bowl or select another bowl from the same box.

Additionally, the fielding team shall select the end from which it is to bowl its one over.

The interval between the two overs in the Super Over shall be five minutes.

Who bats first in a Super Over?

The team that batted second in the original match bats first in the Super Over, while the bowling team chooses which end they would like to bowl from.

How many wickets in Super Over?

Each team can nominate three batters, which means two wickets are allowed for each batting team in the Super Over. If the batting team loses both wickets early, then their innings ends.

What happens if Super Over is tied?

According to the ICC rules, if the Super Over is tied, then subsequent Super Overs shall be played for a reasonable amount of time until there is a winner. 

The team batting second in the previous Super Over shall bat first in the subsequent Super Over.

Bowlers cannot bowl successive overs for their respective teams and a batsman dismissed in the initial Super Over, is ineligible to bat again.

If a batter is dismissed or retired out in the first Super Over, then the batter is ineligible to bat again in the next Super Over. However, if the batter retires hurt, he can bat again in the subsequent Super Over.

If in case, the overs cannot continue for any reason, then the match result is declared as a tie.

Previously, Super Overs that ended in a tie used to be decided on a boundary countback rule, with the team that hit the most boundaries declared the winner. This rule was later repealed as it got massive criticism after the England vs New Zealand 2019 Cricket World Cup final.

 

When was Super Over introduced in cricket?

The Super Over was first introduced in a tied Twenty20 international match between the West Indies and New Zealand on 26 December 2008. 

In the encounter, West Indies had selected Chris Gayle, Xavier Marshall and Shivnarine Chanderpaul as their nominated batters. Left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori was the nominated bowler for New Zealand.

West Indies had posted 25/1 courtesy their swashbuckling batter Chris Gayle who smashed all the runs off six balls, the most runs in a Super Over. Xavier Marshall was run out without facing a ball while Shivnarine Chanderpaul remained at the non-striker's end.

In reply, the Kiwis opened their innings with Jacob Oram and Brendon McCullum while Ross Taylor was supposed to bat after the fall of the first wicket. Left-arm spinner Sulieman Benn was West Indies�/span> nominated bowler.

New Zealand lost the wickets of Jacob Oram and Ross Taylor as they could only manage 15 runs in five balls. Opener Brendon McCullum didn't face a single delivery and he remained at the non-striker's end.

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The Kennington Oval is one of the world's oldest cricket grounds located in London, England.

Established in 1845, the Kennington Oval has been the home ground of Surrey County Cricket Club and England cricket team.

Located in the borough of Lambeth, in south London, the Oval was the first cricket ground in England to host international Test cricket in September 1880. Arch-rivals England and Australia featured in that historic Test which the hosts won by five wickets. 

Later in 1973, it staged its first One-Day International (ODI) played between England and West Indies. Led by Rohan Kanhai, West Indies won the game by eight wickets.

The Kennington Oval later hosted its first T20 international played between England and West Indies in June 2007. The Chris Gayle-led West Indies won the first T20I at this iconic venue by 15 runs. Since then, it has staged more than 15 T20 internationals so far.

This stadium hosted the final of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy as well and has played host to other sports like football, hockey, and rugby, including an FA Cup final.

With that in mind, let’s have a look at Kennington Oval T20 records and stats.

Kennington Oval T20 records and stats

Highest total

The South Africa cricket team holds the record for the highest total at the Kennington Oval in T20 international cricket. The Graeme Smith-led South Africa scored 211/5 in their 20 overs against Scotland during an ICC T20 World Cup game in June 2009. Put in to bat, South Africa rode on AB de Villiers�unbeaten 79, along with contributions from Jacques Kallis (48), captain Graeme Smith (38) and Albie Morkel (24) to post a record T20 total at the venue. In reply, Scotland were bundled out for 81 in 15.4 overs as South Africa won the game by a massive 130 runs.

Lowest total

The Scotland cricket team registered the lowest total at the Kennington Oval in the T20 format. During an ICC T20 World Cup 2009 encounter, Scotland were skittled out for 81 in 15.4 overs while chasing South Africa’s 211/5. For Scotland, Kyle Coetzer (42) and Majid Haq (15) were the only two batters to reach double digits. Dale Steyn, Johan Botha, Roelof van der Merwe and Albie Morkel picked up two wickets each to guide South Africa to a 130-run victory in London.

Most runs

Legendary West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle has scored the most runs at the venue in T20 international cricket. The flamboyant left-handed batter accumulated 237 runs in six T20I matches at an average of 47.40 and a strike rate of 147.20. Gayle slammed three T20I fifties at this ground. His highest score of 88 at this venue came against Australia during an ICC T20 World Cup game in 2009. Gayle’s knock helped West Indies register a seven-wicket win in the match. 

Most wickets

Former Pakistan fast bowler Umar Gul scalped the most wickets at this cricket ground in the T20I format. The right-arm pacer bagged nine wickets in just three T20I matches at an average of 6.88 and an economy of 5.63. The likes of Saeed Ajmal, Stuart Broad, Jerome Taylor and Dwayne Bravo share the second spot with six scalps each. 

Highest individual score

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan registered the highest individual score at the Kennington Oval in T20 international cricket. Opening the batting, Tillakaratne Dilshan slammed an unbeaten 96 off just 57 balls against West Indies during an ICC T20 World Cup match in 2009. His magnificent knock was laced with 12 fours and two sixes. Dilshan’s knock helped Sri Lanka post 158/5 in their 20 overs. Later, Sri Lanka bowled out West Indies for 101 in 17.4 overs to secure a 57-run victory in London.

Best bowling figures

Umar Gul has the best bowling figures at this venue in the T20 format. During an ICC T20 World Cup 2009 game, the right-arm pacer registered match-winning figures of 3-0-6-5 against New Zealand. Umar Gul dismissed Scott Styris, wicketkeeper-batter Peter McGlashan, Nathan McCullum, James Franklin and Kyle Mills to help Pakistan bowl out New Zealand out for 99 in 18.3 overs. Pakistan later chased down the target in just 13.1 overs to win the match by six wickets. 

Highest partnership

West Indies�Chris Gayle and Andre Fletcher hold the record for the highest partnership at the Kennington Oval in T20 international cricket. Captain Chris Gayle and Andre Fletcher forged an impressive 133-run partnership for the opening wicket against Australia during an ICC T20 World Cup game in 2009. While Gayle smashed 88 off 50 balls, Andre Fletcher scored a 32-ball 53 to help West Indies chase down Australia’s  169/7 in 15.5 overs to register a comprehensive seven-wicket victory in London.

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Legendary West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle holds the record for the most Player of the Match awards in T20 cricket history.

Widely regarded as the greatest T20 batter of all-time, Chris Gayle won 60 Player of the Match awards in T20 format in his illustrious career.

Apart from representing the West Indies cricket team in T20 international cricket, Gayle donned jerseys of numerous teams in various T20 leagues across the world. 

Gayle also holds the record for the most runs in T20 history. Between 2005 and 2022, the hard-hitting batter amassed 14,562 runs in 463 matches at an average of 36.22 and a strike rate of 144.75. He slammed 22 centuries and 88 fifties in cricket’s shortest format.

Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers, West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell, Pakistan’s Shoaib Malik and former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard share the second spot for the most Player of the Match awards in T20 cricket. All four cricketers won 42 Player of the Match awards in their stellar T20 career.

Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan and Alex Hales of England are third on the list with 41 Player of the Match awards in T20 format. Know players with most Player of the Match awards in T20 cricket. 

Most Player of the Match awards in T20

Player	Span	Matches	Awards
Chris Gayle	2005-2022	463	60
AB de Villiers	2004-2021	340	42
Andre Russell	2010-2024	492	42
Shoaib Malik	2005-2024	542	42
Kieron Pollard	2006-2024	660	42
Shakib Al Hasan	2006-2024	428	41
Alex Hales	2009-2024	449	41
Shane Watson	2004-2020	343	38
Rashid Khan	2015-2024	423	38
Glenn Maxwell	2010-2024	429	38

Meanwhile, former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has the record for the most Player of the Match awards in T20 international cricket. 

Virat Kohli has won 15 Player of the Match awards in T20 internationals since making his debut in 2010.

The right-handed batter has scored 4,037 runs in 117 T20Is at an average of 51.75 and a strike rate of 138.15. He has hit one hundred and 37 half-centuries in T20I format. 

The likes of India’s Suryakumar Yadav, Malaysia’s Virandeep Singh, Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe and Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi are joint second on the list for the most Player of the Match awards in T20 international cricket. 

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma features third with 13 Player of the Match awards. Get list of players with most Player of the Match awards in T20 international cricket. 

 Most Player of the Match awards in T20 international cricket

Player	Span	Matches	Awards
Virat Kohli	2010-2024	117	15
Suryakumar Yadav	2021-2023	60	14
Virandeep Singh	2019-2024	78	14
Sikandar Raza	2013-2024	82	14
Mohammad Nabi	2010-2024	121	14
Rohit Sharma	2007-2024	151	13
David Warner	2009-2024	103	12
Dinesh Nakrani	2019-2024	56	11
Mohammad RizwanÂ	2015-2024	93	11
Shadab Khan	2017-2024	97	11

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