Men's T20 World Cup records
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The ICC Men's T20 World Cup, formerly the ICC World Twenty20, is a biennial world cup for cricket in Twenty20 International (T20I) format, organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It was held in every odd year from 2007 to 2009, and since 2010 has been held in every even year with the exception of 2018 and 2020. In 2018, the tournament was rebranded from World Twenty20 to Men's T20 World Cup.
Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh are the only players to have appeared in nine editions of the T20 World Cup out of the 10 editions so far.[1] Rohit Sharma also holds the record for most matches played in the T20 World Cup (47),[2] while MS Dhoni holds the record for most T20 World Cup matches as a captain (33).[3] Virat Kohli has won the most player of the match awards in T20 World Cups (8).[4] R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka has hosted the most T20 World Cup matches (23).[5] Australian umpire Rod Tucker has umpired the most T20 World Cup matches (50),[6] while Simon Taufel has umpired the most T20 World Cup finals (3).[7] England holds the record for the highest score chased in T20 World Cups. India has the highest victory percentage in T20 World Cups (71.42%).[8]
Former Indian captain Virat Kohli holds the records for most runs (1,292),[9] fourth most runs in a tournament (319 in 2014),first being Sahibzada Farhan of Pakistan with 383 runs.[10] Kohli has scored most 50+ scores (15),[11] while Chris Gayle of West Indies and Sahibzada Farhan hold the record for most centuries (2).[12] Shakib Al Hasan also holds the record for most wickets (50),[13] while Fazalhaq Farooqi of Afghanistan and Arshdeep Singh of India share the record for most wickets in a tournament (17 each in 2024).[14] Pat Cummins is the only player to have taken more than one hat-trick and has taken 2 hat-tricks both in 2024.[15] South African Quinton de Kock holds the record for the most dismissals by a wicket-keeper (34)[16] and David Warner of Australia hold the record for most catches by a fielder (25).[17] Former West Indies captain Daren Sammy holds the record for most T20 World Cup titles as a captain, while Marlon Samuels holds the record for most player of the final awards (in 2012 and 2016).[18][19]
Notation
- Team notation
- (200/3) indicates that a team scored 200 runs for three wickets and the innings was closed, either due to a successful run chase or if no overs remained (or were able) to be bowled.
- (200) indicates that a team scored 200 runs and was all out, either by losing all ten wickets or by having one or more batters unable to bat and losing the remaining wickets.
- Batting notation
- (100) indicates that a batter scored 100 runs and was out.
- (100*) indicates that a batter scored 100 runs and was not out.
- Bowling notation
- (5/40) indicates that a bowler captured five wickets while giving away 40 runs.
- Date
- Date given for single-match records/stats is the date fixture took place and is linked to the match summary in the relevant article.
- Currently playing
- Record holders who are still playing T20Is or streaks that are still active are indicated by dagger symbol (†) next to their name.
Team records
Team statistics
| Team | Apps | Mat | Won | Lost | Tie[a] | NR | Win % | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan |
8 | 34 | 14 | 19 | 1 (0) | 0 | 41.17 | 2010 – 2026 |
 Australia |
10 | 51 | 32 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 62.74 | 2007 – 2026 |
 Bangladesh |
9 | 45 | 12 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 27.27 | 2007 – 2024 |
 Canada |
2 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14.28 | 2024 – 2026 |
 England |
10 | 60 | 34 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 58.62 | 2007 – 2026 |
 Hong Kong |
2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 | 2014 – 2016 |
 India |
10 | 61 | 43 | 16 | 1 (1) | 1 | 73.33 | 2007 – 2026 |
 Ireland |
9 | 31 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 28.57 | 2009 – 2026 |
 Italy |
1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | 2026 – 2026 |
 Kenya |
1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2007 – 2007 |
 Namibia |
4 | 19 | 4 | 14 | 1 (1) | 0 | 26.31 | 2021 – 2026 |
 Nepal |
3 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 30.00 | 2014 – 2026 |
 Netherlands |
7 | 31 | 11 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 36.66 | 2009 – 2026 |
 New Zealand |
10 | 55 | 30 | 22 | 2 (0) | 1 | 55.55 | 2007 – 2026 |
 Oman |
4 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 1 (0) | 1 | 15.38 | 2016 – 2026 |
 Pakistan |
10 | 58 | 34 | 21 | 2 (0) | 1 | 59.64 | 2007 – 2026 |
 Papua New Guinea |
2 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2021 – 2024 |
 Scotland |
7 | 26 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 33.33 | 2007 – 2026 |
 South Africa |
10 | 57 | 38 | 17 | 1 (1) | 1 | 69.64 | 2007 – 2026 |
 Sri Lanka |
10 | 61 | 35 | 25 | 1 (1) | 0 | 59.01 | 2007 – 2026 |
 Uganda |
1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | 2024 – 2024 |
 United Arab Emirates |
3 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 | 2014 – 2026 |
 United States |
2 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 (1) | 1 | 40.00 | 2024 – 2026 |
 West Indies |
10 | 53 | 29 | 22 | 1 (1) | 1 | 57.69 | 2007 – 2026 |
 Zimbabwe |
7 | 26 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 44.00 | 2007 – 2026 |
| As of 8 March 2026 Source: ESPNcricinfo[8] | ||||||||
- The number in brackets indicates number of wins in tied matches.
Result records
Greatest win margin (by runs)
| Margin | Winning team | Score | Opponent | Score | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 runs | Sri Lanka | 260/6 | Kenya | 88 | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 14 September 2007 |
| 134 runs | West Indies | 173/5 | Uganda | 39 | Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana | 8 June 2024 |
| 130 runs | South Africa | 211/5 | Scotland | 81 | The Oval, London, England | 7 June 2009 |
| Afghanistan | 190/4 | 60 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE | 25 October 2021 | ||
| 125 runs | 183/5 | Uganda | 58 | Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana | 3 June 2024 | |
| Last updated: 8 June 2024[20] | ||||||
Greatest win margin (by balls remaining)
| Margin | Winning team | Score | Opponent | Score | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 balls | England | 50/2 | Oman | 47 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda | 13 June 2024 |
| 90 balls | Sri Lanka | 40/1 | Netherlands | 39 | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 24 March 2014 |
| 88 balls | New Zealand | 41/1 | Uganda | 40 | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago | 14 June 2024 |
| 86 balls | Australia | 74/1 | Namibia | 72 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda | 11 June 2024 |
| 82 balls | 78/2 | Bangladesh | 73 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE | 4 November 2021 | |
| Last updated: 26 February 2026[21] | ||||||
Greatest win margin (by wickets)
| Margin | Winning team | Score | Opponent | Score | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 wickets | Australia |
102/0 | Sri Lanka |
101 | Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town, South Africa | 20 September 2007 |
| South Africa |
94/0 | Zimbabwe |
93/8 | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota, Sri Lanka | 20 September 2012 | |
| Oman |
131/0 | Papua New Guinea |
129/9 | Oman Cricket Academy Ground, Muscat, Oman | 17 October 2021 | |
| Pakistan |
152/0 | India |
151/7 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE | 24 October 2021 | |
| England |
170/0 | 168/6 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia | 10 November 2022 | ||
| 117/0 | United States |
115 | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 23 June 2024 | ||
| New Zealand |
175/0 | United Arab Emirates |
173/6 | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India | 10 February 2026 | |
| Italy |
124/0 | Nepal |
123 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 12 February 2026 | |
| Last updated: 12 February 2026[22] | ||||||
Narrowest win margin (by runs)
| Margin | Winning team | Score | Opponent | Score | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 run | South Africa |
128/7 (20 overs) | New Zealand |
127/5 (20 overs) | Lord's, London, England | 9 June 2009 |
| New Zealand |
133/7 (20 overs) | Pakistan |
132/7 (20 overs) | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 8 May 2010 | |
| India |
152/6 (20 overs) | South Africa |
151 (19.5 overs) | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 2 October 2012 | |
| 146/7 (20 overs) | Bangladesh |
145/9 (20 overs) | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India | 23 March 2016 | ||
| Zimbabwe |
130/8 (20 overs) | Pakistan |
129/8 (20 overs) | Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia | 27 October 2022 | |
| South Africa |
115/7 (20 overs) | Nepal |
114/7 (20 overs) | Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 14 June 2024 | |
| Last updated: 14 June 2024[23] | ||||||
Tied Matches
| Team1 | Score | Team2 | Score | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 141–9 (20 overs) | Pakistan | 141–7 (20 overs) | Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa | 14 September 2007 |
| New Zealand | 174–7 (20 overs) | Sri Lanka | 174–6 (20 overs) | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka | 27 September 2012 |
| West Indies | 139 (19.3 overs) | New Zealand | 139–7 (20 overs) | 1 October 2012 | |
| Oman | 109 (19.4 overs) | Namibia | 109–6 (20 overs) | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 2 June 2024 |
| Pakistan | 159–7 (20 overs) | United States | 159–3 (20 overs) | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, United States | 6 June 2024 |
| South Africa | 187–6 (20 overs) | Afghanistan | 187 (19.4 overs) | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India | 11 February 2026 |
| Last updated: 11 February 2026[24] | |||||
Team scoring records
Highest innings totals
| Score | Team | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260–6 (20.0 overs) | Sri Lanka | Kenya | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 14 September 2007 |
| 256–4 (20.0 overs) | India | Zimbabwe | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India | 26 February 2026 |
| 255–5 (20.0 overs) | New Zealand | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India | 8 March 2026 | |
| 254–6 (20.0 overs) | West Indies | Zimbabwe | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 23 February 2026 |
| 253–7 (20.0 overs) | India | England | 5 March 2026 | |
| Last updated: 8 March 2026[25] | ||||
Lowest innings totals
| Score | Team | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 (10.3 overs) | Netherlands | Sri Lanka | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram, Bangladesh | 24 March 2014 |
| 39 (12.0 overs) | Uganda | West Indies | Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana | 8 June 2024 |
| 40 (18.4 overs) | New Zealand | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago | 14 June 2024 | |
| 44 (10.0 overs) | Netherlands | Sri Lanka | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE | 22 October 2021 |
| 47 (13.2 overs) | Oman | England | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua | 13 June 2024 |
| Last updated: 14 June 2024[26] | ||||
Highest match aggregate
| Score | Teams | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 499-14 (40.0 overs) | India (253–7) v England (246–7) | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 5 March 2026 |
| 459–12 (39.4 overs) | South Africa (229–4) v England (230–8) | 18 March 2016 | |
| 440–10 (40.0 overs) | India (256–4) v Zimbabwe (184–6) | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India | 26 February 2026 |
| 419–14 (40.0 overs) | Pakistan (212–8) v Sri Lanka (207–6) | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 28 February 2026 |
| 418–10 (40.0 overs) | India (218–4) v England (200–6) | Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban, South Africa | 19 September 2007 |
| Last updated: 5 March 2026[27] | |||
Lowest match aggregate
| Score | Teams | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79–11 (15.3 overs) | Netherlands (39) v Sri Lanka (40–1) | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram, Bangladesh | 24 March 2014 |
| 81–11 (24.0 overs) | Uganda (40) v New Zealand (41–1) | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago | 14 June 2024 |
| 89–12 (17.1 overs) | Netherlands (44) v Sri Lanka (45–2) | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE | 22 October 2021 |
| 97–12 (16.3 overs) | Oman (47) v England (50–2) | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua | 13 June 2024 |
| 106–12 (12.0 overs) | Ireland (47–7) v Netherlands (59–5) | HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala, India | 13 March 2016 |
| Last updated: 14 June 2024[28] | |||
Highest successful run chase
| Score | Target | Team | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230–8 (19.4 overs) | 230 | England | South Africa | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 18 March 2016 |
| 208–2 (17.4 overs) | 206 | South Africa | West Indies | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 11 September 2007 |
| 199–5 (19.2 overs) | 196 | India | Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India | 1 March 2026 | |
| 197–3 (17.4 overs) | 195 | United States | Canada | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, USA | 1 June 2024 |
| 196–3 (19.4 overs) | 193 | West Indies | India | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 31 March 2016 |
| Last updated: 1 March 2026[29] | |||||
Lowest score defended
| Score | Team | Opposition | Opposition Score | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 (19.3 overs) | Bangladesh | Nepal |
85 (19.2 overs) | Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 16 June 2024 |
| 113–6 (20.0 overs) | South Africa | Bangladesh |
109–7 (20.0 overs) | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, USA | 10 June 2024 |
| 115–7 (20.0 overs) | Nepal |
114–7 (20.0 overs) | Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 14 June 2024 | |
| 119 (19.2 overs) | Sri Lanka | New Zealand |
60 (15.3 overs) | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 31 March 2014 |
| 119 (19.0 overs) | India | Pakistan |
113–7 (20.0 overs) | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, USA | 9 June 2024 |
| Last updated: 16 June 2024[30][31] The result includes only full 20-over matches | |||||
Most extras in an innings
An extra is a run scored by a means other than a batsman hitting the ball. Other than runs scored off the bat from a no-ball, a batsman is not given credit for extras and the extras are tallied separately on the scorecard and count only towards the team's score.
| Extras | Team total | Team | Opposition | Form | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 208/2 | South Africa | West Indies | 28 (0 b, 4 lb, 23 wd, 1 nb) | 11 September 2007 |
| 26 | 230/8 | England | South Africa | 26 (0 b, 6 lb, 20 wd, 0 nb) | 18 March 2016 |
| 25 | 95 | Papua New Guinea | Afghanistan | 25 (0 b, 12 lb, 13 wd, 0 nb) | 13 June 2024 |
| 186/6 | Afghanistan | Zimbabwe | 25 (4 b, 4 lb, 17wd, 0 nb) | 12 March 2016 | |
| 24 | 116/9 | South Africa | India | 24 (0 b, 9 lb, 15 wd, 0 nb) | 20 September 2007 |
| Last updated: 13 June 2024[32] | |||||
Batting records
Most runs
| Rank | Runs | Player | Mat | Inn | HS | Avg | 100s | 50s | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,292 | Virat Kohli | 35 | 33 | 89* | 60.72 | 0 | 15 | 2012–2024 |
| 2 | 1,220 | Rohit Sharma | 47 | 44 | 92 | 34.85 | 0 | 12 | 2007–2024 |
| 3 | 1,100 | Jos Buttler† | 43 | 42 | 101* | 34.37 | 1 | 5 | 2012–2026 |
| 4 | 1,016 | Mahela Jayawardene | 31 | 31 | 100 | 39.07 | 1 | 6 | 2007–2014 |
| 5 | 984 | David Warner | 41 | 41 | 90* | 25.89 | 0 | 8 | 2009–2024 |
| Last updated: 5 March 2026[9] | |||||||||
Most runs in each batting position
| Batting position | Batsman | Innings | Runs | Average | Span | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opener | Rohit Sharma | 34 | 952 | 30.70 | 2009–2024 | [33] |
| Number 3 | Virat Kohli | 24 | 1,132 | 89.07 | 2012–2022 | [34] |
| Number 4 | Suryakumar Yadav† | 22 | 679 | 39.94 | 2021–2026 | [35] |
| Number 5 | Eoin Morgan | 13 | 365 | 40.55 | 2010–2021 | [36] |
| Number 6 | MS Dhoni | 13 | 271 | 45.16 | 2007–2016 | [37] |
| Number 7 | Michael Hussey | 6 | 192 | 192.00 | 2009–2010 | [38] |
| Number 8 | Rashid Khan† | 9 | 110 | 13.75 | 2016–2026 | [39] |
| Number 9 | Shaheen Afridi† | 8 | 74 | 24.66 | 2022–2026 | [40] |
| Number 10 | Josh Little† | 2 | 36 | 36.00 | 2021–2024 | [41] |
| Number 11 | Paul Van Meekeren† | 5 | 45 | 11.25 | 2016–2026 | [42] |
| Last updated: 1 March 2026 | ||||||
Highest individual scores
| Rank | Runs | Player | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123 | Brendon McCullum | 54 | 7 | 13 | 250.00 | Bangladesh | Kandy, Sri Lanka | 21 September 2012 |
| 2 | 117 | Chris Gayle | 57 | 7 | 10 | 205.26 | South Africa | Johannesburg, South Africa | 11 September 2007 |
| 3 | 116* | Alex Hales | 64 | 11 | 6 | 181.25 | Sri Lanka | Chittagong, Bangladesh | 27 March 2014 |
| 4 | 111* | Ahmed Shehzad | 62 | 10 | 5 | 179.03 | Bangladesh | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 30 March 2014 |
| 5 | 110 | Yuvraj Samra | 65 | 11 | 6 | 169.23 | New Zealand | Chennai, India | 17 February 2026 |
| Last updated: 17 February 2026[43] | |||||||||
Highest average
| Rank | Average | Player | Inn | NO | Runs | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60.72 | Virat Kohli | 33 | 11 | 1,292 | 2012–2024 |
| 2 | 54.62 | Michael Hussey | 16 | 8 | 437 | 2007–2012 |
| 3 | 50.66 | Sherfane Rutherford† | 12 | 6 | 304 | 2024–2026 |
| 4 | 44.61 | Kevin Pietersen | 15 | 2 | 580 | 2007–2010 |
| 5 | 42.75 | Tim Seifert† | 10 | 2 | 342 | 2021–2026 |
| Qualification: Minimum 10 innings; Last updated: 8 March 2026[44] | ||||||
Highest strike rate
| Rank | Strike rate | Player | Inn | Runs | BF | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 176.13 | Finn Allen† | 17 | 428 | 243 | 2022–2026 |
| 2 | 162.85 | Tim Seifert† | 10 | 342 | 210 | 2021–2026 |
| 3 | 160.94 | Shimron Hetmyer† | 12 | 375 | 233 | 2021–2026 |
| 4 | 160.25 | Sahibzada Farhan† | 6 | 383 | 239 | 2026–2026 |
| 5 | 158.44 | Travis Head† | 11 | 366 | 231 | 2024–2026 |
| Qualification: Minimum 200 balls faced; Last updated: 8 March 2026[45] | ||||||
Most centuries
| Centuries | Player | Mat | Inn | Runs | HS | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sahibzada Farhan | 7 | 6 | 383 | 100 | 2026–2026 |
| Chris Gayle | 33 | 31 | 965 | 117 | 2007–2021 | |
| 1 | 14 players | |||||
| Last updated: 5 March 2026[12] | ||||||
Most 50+ scores
| Rank | 50+ Scores | Player | Mat | Inn | Runs | HS | 100s | 50s | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | Virat Kohli | 35 | 33 | 1,292 | 89* | 0 | 15 | 2012–2024 |
| 2 | 12 | Rohit Sharma | 47 | 44 | 1,220 | 92 | 0 | 12 | 2007–2024 |
| 3 | 9 | Chris Gayle | 33 | 31 | 965 | 117 | 2 | 7 | 2007–2021 |
| 4 | 8 | David Warner | 41 | 41 | 984 | 89* | 0 | 8 | 2009–2024 |
| 5 | 7 | Pathum Nissanka† | 25 | 25 | 696 | 100* | 1 | 6 | 2021–2026 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 31 | 31 | 1,016 | 100 | 1 | 6 | 2007–2014 | ||
| Last updated: 28 February 2026[11] | |||||||||
Fastest 50
| Rank | Balls | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Yuvraj Singh | England | Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban, South Africa | 19 September 2007 |
| 2 | 17 | Stephan Myburgh | Ireland | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet, Bangladesh | 21 March 2014 |
| Marcus Stoinis | Sri Lanka | Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia | 25 October 2022 | ||
| 4 | 18 | Glenn Maxwell | Pakistan | Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Bangladesh | 23 March 2014 |
| KL Rahul | Scotland | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE | 5 November 2021 | ||
| Shoaib Malik | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE | 7 November 2021 | |||
| Abhishek Sharma | New Zealand | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India | 8 March 2026 | ||
| Last updated: 8 March 2026[46][47][48] | |||||
Fastest 100
| Rank | Balls | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | Finn Allen | South Africa | Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India | 4 March 2026 |
| 2 | 45 | Jacob Bethell | India | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 5 March 2026 |
| 3 | 47 | Chris Gayle | England | 16 March 2016 | |
| 4 | 50 | South Africa | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 11 September 2007 | |
| Harry Brook | Pakistan | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 24 February 2026 | ||
| Last updated: 5 March 2026[49][50][51] | |||||
Most sixes
| Rank | Sixes | Player | Inn | Runs | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | Chris Gayle | 31 | 965 | 2007–2021 |
| 2 | 50 | Rohit Sharma | 44 | 1,220 | 2007–2024 |
| 3 | 45 | Jos Buttler† | 42 | 1,100 | 2012–2026 |
| 4 | 40 | David Warner | 41 | 984 | 2009–2024 |
| 5 | 36 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz† | 20 | 575 | 2021–2026 |
| Last updated: 5 March 2026[52] | |||||
Most fours
| Rank | Fours | Player | Inn | Runs | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115 | Rohit Sharma | 44 | 1,220 | 2007–2024 |
| 2 | 111 | Mahela Jayawardene | 31 | 1,016 | 2007–2014 |
| Virat Kohli | 33 | 1,292 | 2012–2024 | ||
| 4 | 103 | David Warner | 41 | 984 | 2009–2024 |
| 5 | 102 | Jos Buttler† | 42 | 1,100 | 2012–2026 |
| Last updated: 5 March 2026[53] | |||||
Highest strike rates in an innings
| Rank | Strike rate | Runs (balls) | Batsman | Team | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 414.28 | 29 (7) | Dwayne Smith | West Indies | Bangladesh | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 13 September 2007 |
| 2 | 388.88 | 35* (9) | George Dockrell | Ireland | Oman | Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 14 February 2026 |
| 3 | 362.50 | 58 (16) | Yuvraj Singh | India | England | Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban, South Africa | 19 September 2007 |
| 4 | 357.14 | 25* (7) | Asif Ali | Pakistan | Afghanistan | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE | 29 October 2021 |
| 5 | 353.84 | 46* (13) | Jehan Mubarak | Sri Lanka | Kenya | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 14 September 2007 |
| Qualification: Minimum of 25 runs, number in parentheses represents the number of balls the batsman faced during the innings. Last updated: 14 February 2026[54] | |||||||
Most sixes in an innings
| Rank | Sixes | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | Chris Gayle | England | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 16 March 2016 |
| 2 | 10 | South Africa | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 11 September 2007 | |
| Aaron Jones | Canada | Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, USA | 1 June 2024 | ||
| 4 | 8 | Rilee Rossouw | Bangladesh | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia | 27 October 2022 |
| Nicolas Pooran | Afghanistan | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia | 16 June 2024 | ||
| Shai Hope | United States | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 21 June 2024 | ||
| Rohit Sharma | Australia | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia | 24 June 2024 | ||
| Dasun Shanaka | Pakistan | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 28 February 2026 | ||
| Finn Allen | South Africa | Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India | 4 March 2026 | ||
| Sanju Samson | New Zealand | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India | 8 March 2026 | ||
| Last updated: 8 March 2026[55] | |||||
Most fours in an innings
| Rank | Fours | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | Herschelle Gibbs | West Indies | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 11 September 2007 |
| 2 | 13 | Aaron Redmond | Ireland | Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England | 11 June 2009 |
| George Munsey | Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India | 9 February 2026 | ||
| 4 | 12 | Lendl Simmons | South Africa | The Oval, London, England | 13 June 2009 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | West Indies | 19 June 2009 | |||
| Tim Seifert | United Arab Emirates | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India | 10 February 2026 | ||
| Sanju Samson | West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India | 1 March 2026 | ||
| Last updated: 1 March 2026[56] | |||||
Most runs through boundaries in an innings
| Rank | Runs | Player | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88 | Finn Allen | 33 | 10 | 8 | 303.03 | South Africa | Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India | 4 March 2026 |
| Chris Gayle | 57 | 7 | 10 | 205.26 | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 11 September 2007 | |||
| 3 | 86 | 48 | 5 | 11 | 208.33 | England | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 16 March 2016 | |
| Brendon McCullum | 58 | 11 | 7 | 212.06 | Bangladesh | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 21 September 2012 | ||
| 5 | 80 | Alex Hales | 64 | 11 | 6 | 181.25 | Sri Lanka | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 27 March 2014 |
| Yuvraj Samra | 65 | 11 | 6 | 169.23 | New Zealand | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India | 17 February 2026 | ||
| Last updated: 4 March 2026[57] | |||||||||
Most ducks
| Rank | Ducks | Player | Inn | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Shahid Afridi | 32 | 2007–2016 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 34 | 2007–2016 | ||
| 3 | 4 | Calum MacLeod | 11 | 2009–2022 |
| George Dockrell† | 14 | 2010–2026 | ||
| Lendl Simmons | 14 | 2009–2021 | ||
| Roelof van der Merwe† | 15 | 2009–2026 | ||
| Soumya Sarkar | 17 | 2016–2024 | ||
| Sanath Jayasuriya | 18 | 2007–2010 | ||
| Luke Wright | 20 | 2007–2012 | ||
| Johnson Charles | 20 | 2012–2024 | ||
| Andre Russell | 24 | 2012–2024 | ||
| Pathum Nissanka† | 25 | 2021–2026 | ||
| Gulbadin Naib† | 27 | 2012–2026 | ||
| Mohammad Nabi† | 33 | 2010–2026 | ||
| Quinton de Kock† | 35 | 2014–2026 | ||
| Last updated: 4 March 2026[58] | ||||
One tournament
Most runs in a tournament
| Rank | Runs | Player | Matches | Inn | Avg | 100s | 50s | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 383 | Sahibzada Farhan | 7 | 6 | 76.60 | 2 | 2 | 2026 |
| 2 | 326 | Tim Seifert | 9 | 8 | 46.57 | 0 | 4 | |
| 3 | 321 | Sanju Samson | 5 | 5 | 80.25 | 0 | 3 | |
| 4 | 319 | Virat Kohli | 6 | 6 | 106.33 | 0 | 4 | 2014 |
| 5 | 317 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 7 | 7 | 52.83 | 0 | 3 | 2009 |
| Ishan Kishan | 9 | 9 | 35.22 | 0 | 3 | 2026 | ||
| Last updated: 8 March 2026[10] | ||||||||
Most 50+ scores in a tournament
| Rank | 50+ Scores | Player | 100s | 50s | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Matthew Hayden | 0 | 4 | 2007 |
| Virat Kohli | 0 | 4 | 2014 | ||
| Babar Azam | 0 | 4 | 2021 | ||
| Virat Kohli | 0 | 4 | 2022 | ||
| Sahibzada Farhan | 2 | 2 | 2026 | ||
| Tim Seifert | 0 | 4 | |||
| Last updated: 8 March 2026[59] | |||||
More record holders
| Record | First | Second | Ref(s) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most sixes | Sanju Samson |
24 (5 innings) | 2026 | Finn Allen |
20 (8 innings) | 2026 | [60] |
| Most fours | Tillakaratne Dilshan |
46 (7 innings) | 2009 | Sahibzada Farhan |
37 (6 innings) | 2026 | [61] |
Bowling records
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Most career wickets
| Rank | Wickets | Player | Innings | Avg. | Econ | BBI | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | Shakib Al Hasan | 41 | 20.12 | 6.86 | 4/9 | 2007–2024 |
| 2 | 44 | Adam Zampa† | 25 | 13.84 | 6.52 | 5/19 | 2016–2026 |
| Adil Rashid† | 38 | 22.36 | 7.18 | 4/2 | 2009–2026 | ||
| 4 | 43 | Rashid Khan† | 27 | 15.30 | 6.36 | 4/9 | 2016–2026 |
| 5 | 40 | Wanindu Hasaranga† | 20 | 11.47 | 6.01 | 3/8 | 2021–2026 |
| Jasprit Bumrah† | 26 | 13.65 | 5.66 | 4/15 | 2016–2026 | ||
| Last updated: 8 March 2026[13] | |||||||
Best bowling figures
| Rank | Figures | Player | Overs | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6/8 | Ajantha Mendis | 4.0 | Zimbabwe | MRIC Stadium, Hambantota, Sri Lanka | 18 September 2012 |
| 2 | 5/3 | Rangana Herath | 3.3 | New Zealand | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 31 March 2014 |
| 3 | 5/6 | Umar Gul | 3.0 | The Oval, Kennington, England | 13 June 2009 | |
| 4 | 5/9 | Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4.0 | Uganda | Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana | 3 June 2024 |
| 5 | 5/10 | Sam Curran | 3.4 | Afghanistan | Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia | 22 October 2022 |
| Last updated: 29 June 2024[62] | ||||||
Best average
| Rank | Avg. | Player | Matches | Wickets | Overs | Runs | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.47 | Wanindu Hasaranga† | 20 | 40 | 76.2 | 459 | 2021–2026 |
| 2 | 12.00 | Anrich Nortje† | 21 | 38 | 79.5 | 456 | 2021–2026 |
| 3 | 12.50 | Trent Boult | 18 | 34 | 71.4 | 425 | 2014–2024 |
| 4 | 13.26 | Tabraiz Shamsi | 12 | 23 | 43.5 | 305 | 2021–2024 |
| 5 | 13.58 | Samuel Badree† | 15 | 24 | 59.0 | 326 | 2012–2016 |
| Qualification: Minimum 250 deliveries; Last updated: 1 March 2026[63] | |||||||
Best strike rate
| Rank | SR | Player | Matches | Wickets | Overs | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.43 | Tabraiz Shamsi† | 12 | 23 | 43.5 | 2016–2024 |
| 2 | 11.45 | Wanindu Hasaranga† | 20 | 40 | 76.2 | 2021–2026 |
| 3 | 11.96 | Blessing Muzarabani† | 13 | 25 | 49.5 | 2022–2026 |
| 4 | 12.23 | Fazalhaq Farooqi† | 13 | 21 | 42.5 | 2022–2026 |
| 5 | 12.60 | Anrich Nortje† | 21 | 38 | 79.5 | 2021–2026 |
| Qualification: Minimum 250 deliveries; Last updated: 1 March 2026[64][65] | ||||||
Best economy rate
| Rank | Eco. | Player | Matches | Wickets | Runs | Overs | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.17 | Sunil Narine | 12 | 15 | 231 | 44.4 | 2012–2014 |
| 2 | 5.52 | Samuel Badree | 15 | 24 | 326 | 59.0 | 2012–2016 |
| 3 | 5.66 | Jasprit Bumrah† | 26 | 40 | 546 | 96.2 | 2016–2026 |
| 4 | 5.71 | Anrich Nortje† | 21 | 38 | 456 | 79.5 | 2021–2026 |
| 5 | 5.83 | Daniel Vettori | 17 | 20 | 392 | 67.1 | 2007–2012 |
| Qualification: Minimum 250 deliveries; Last updated: 8 March 2026[66] | |||||||
Most four-wicket hauls (and over)
| Rank | 4+ | Player | Innings | Wickets | Overs | BBI | 4s | 5s | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Adam Zampa† | 25 | 44 | 93.2 | 5/19 | 3 | 1 | 2016–2026 |
| 2 | 3 | Anrich Nortje† | 21 | 38 | 79.5 | 4/7 | 3 | 0 | 2021–2026 |
| Saeed Ajmal | 23 | 36 | 89.2 | 4/19 | 3 | 0 | 2009–2014 | ||
| Rashid Khan† | 27 | 43 | 103.2 | 4/9 | 3 | 0 | 2016–2026 | ||
| Shakib Al Hasan | 41 | 50 | 146.3 | 4/9 | 3 | 0 | 2007–2024 | ||
| Last updated: 1 March 2026[67] | |||||||||
Most wickets in a tournament
| Rank | Wickets | Player | Matches | Overs | Best Figure | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | Fazalhaq Farooqi | 8 | 25.2 | 5/9 | 2024 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 8 | 30.0 | 4/9 | 2024 | ||
| 3 | 16 | Wanindu Hasaranga | 8 | 30.0 | 3/9 | 2021 |
| 4 | 15 | Jasprit Bumrah | 8 | 29.4 | 3/7 | 2024 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 6 | 24.0 | 5/8 | 2012 | ||
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 8 | 31.0 | 3/8 | 2022 | ||
| Anrich Nortje | 9 | 35.0 | 4/7 | 2024 | ||
| Last updated: 29 June 2024[14] | ||||||
Hat-tricks
| No. | Player | Team | Opposition | Dismissed Players | Venue | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brett Lee | Australia |
Bangladesh |
Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town | 16 September 2007 | Won | |
| 2 | Curtis Campher | Ireland |
Netherlands |
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 18 October 2021 | Won | |
| 3 | Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka |
South Africa |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 6 November 2021 | Lost | |
| 4 | Kagiso Rabada | South Africa |
England |
10 November 2021 | Won | ||
| 5 | Karthik Meiyappan | United Arab Emirates |
Sri Lanka |
Kardinia Park, Geelong | 18 October 2022 | Lost | |
| 6 | Josh Little | Ireland |
New Zealand |
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 4 November 2022 | Lost | |
| 7 | Pat Cummins | Australia |
Bangladesh |
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound | 20 June 2024 | Won | |
| 8 | Afghanistan |
Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown | 22 June 2024 | Lost | |||
| 9 | Chris Jordan | England |
United States |
Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | 23 June 2024 | Won | |
| 10 | Romario Shepherd | West Indies |
Scotland |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7 February 2026 | Won | |
Fielding records
Most dismissals (wicketkeeper)
| Rank | Dismissals | Player | Innings | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | Quinton de Kock† | 35 | 32 | 7 |
| 2 | 32 | MS Dhoni | 32 | 21 | 11 |
| 3 | 31 | Jos Buttler† | 38 | 24 | 7 |
| 4 | 30 | Kamran Akmal | 30 | 12 | 18 |
| 5 | 27 | Denesh Ramdin | 29 | 18 | 9 |
| Last updated: 5 March 2026[16] | |||||
Most catches (fielder)
| Rank | Catches | Player | Matches | Innings | Ct/Inn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | David Warner | 41 | 41 | 0.609 |
| 2 | 23 | AB de Villiers | 30 | 25 | 0.920 |
| Glenn Maxwell† | 35 | 35 | 0.657 | ||
| 4 | 21 | Rohit Sharma | 47 | 47 | 0.446 |
| 5 | 19 | Martin Guptill | 28 | 28 | 0.678 |
| Last updated: 20 February 2026[17] | |||||
One tournament
| Record | Player | Dismissals | Innings | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most dismissals (wicketkeeper)[68] | Rishabh Pant | 14 | 8 | 2024 |
| Usman Khan | 10 | 6 | 2026 | |
| AB De Villiers | 9 | 5 | 2012 | |
| Jos Buttler | 6 | 2022 | ||
| Adam Gilchrist | 2007 | |||
| Kamran Akmal | 2010 | |||
| Kumar Sangakkara | 7 | 2009 | ||
| Matthew Wade | 2021 | |||
| Scott Edwards | 8 | 2022 | ||
| Quinton de Kock | 2026 | |||
| Most catches (fielder)[69] | Glenn Phillips | 11 | 8 | 2026 |
| Tom Banton | 10 | |||
| Dasun Shanaka | 9 | 2022 | ||
| Mike Hussey | 8 | 7 | 2010 | |
| Calum MacLeod | 2021 | |||
| Steven Smith | 2021 | |||
| David Warner | 2010 | |||
| Daryl Mitchell | 8 | 2026 | ||
| Aiden Markram | 9 | 2024 | ||
| Tilak Varma | 2026 | |||
One match
| Record | Player | Dismissal | Opposition | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most dismissals (wicketkeeper)[70] | Adam Gilchrist | 4 | Zimbabwe | 2007 |
| Matt Prior | South Africa | |||
| Kamran Akmal | Netherlands | 2009 | ||
| Niall O'Brien | Sri Lanka | |||
| MS Dhoni | Afghanistan | 2010 | ||
| AB de Villiers | Zimbabwe | 2012 | ||
| MS Dhoni | Pakistan | |||
| Denesh Ramdin | 2014 | |||
| Richmond Mutumbami | Scotland | 2016 | ||
| Quinton de Kock | Afghanistan | |||
| Matthew Cross | Papua New Guinea | 2021 | ||
| Usman Khan | Namibia | 2026 | ||
| England | ||||
| Most catches (fielder)[71] | Darren Sammy | Ireland | 2010 | |
| Aiden Markram | Bangladesh | 2024 | ||
| Glenn Maxwell | Namibia | |||
| George Munsey | Italy | 2026 | ||
| Shamar Joseph | ||||
Appearances
Tournaments
| Record | Player | Appearances |
|---|---|---|
| Most World Cups played in | Rohit Sharma Shakib Al Hasan |
9 (2007–2024) |
Most Matches Played
| Rank | Matches | Player | Runs | Wkts | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | Rohit Sharma | 1,220 | 0 | 2007–2024 |
| 2 | 43 | Jos Buttler† | 1,100 | - | 2012–2026 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 853 | 50 | 2007–2024 | ||
| 4 | 41 | David Warner | 984 | - | 2009–2024 |
| 5 | 38 | Adil Rashid† | 18 | 44 | 2009–2026 |
| Last updated: 5 March 2026[2] | |||||
Representing more than one country
| Player | Countries |
|---|---|
| Dirk Nannes | Netherlands (2009) Australia (2010) |
| Roelof van der Merwe | South Africa (2009 & 2010) Netherlands (2016, 2021, 2022, 2026) |
| David Wiese | South Africa (2016) Namibia (2021, 2022, 2024) |
| Corey Anderson | New Zealand (2014 & 2016) United States (2024) |
| Mark Chapman | Hong Kong (2014 & 2016) New Zealand (2022, 2024, 2026) |
Most T20 World Cup Titles
| Number of Titles | Player(s) |
|---|---|
| 2 | Dwayne Bravo (2012 & 2016) Darren Sammy (2012 & 2016) Chris Gayle (2012 & 2016) Denesh Ramdin (2012 & 2016) Marlon Samuels (2012 & 2016) Andre Russell (2012 & 2016) Lendl Simmons (2012 & 2016) Samuel Badree (2012 & 2016) Johnson Charles (2012 & 2016) Sunil Narine (2012 & 2016) Rohit Sharma (2007 & 2024) Sanju Samson (2024 & 2026) Suryakumar Yadav (2024 & 2026) Hardik Pandya (2024 & 2026) Shivam Dube (2024 & 2026) Axar Patel (2024 & 2026) Arshdeep Singh (2024 & 2026) Jasprit Bumrah (2024 & 2026) Kuldeep Yadav (2024 & 2026) Mohammed Siraj (2024 & 2026) |
Age
| Record | First | Second | Ref(s) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngest player | Aayan Afzal Khan |
16 years, 335 days | Mohammad Amir |
17 years, 55 days | [72] |
| Oldest player | Aamir Kaleem |
44 years, 92 days | Ryan Campbell |
44 years, 34 days | [73] |
Most matches as a captain
| Rank | Matches | Player | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Win% | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | MS Dhoni | 20 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 64.06 | 2007–2016 |
| 2 | 23 | Dasun Shanaka | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 52.17 | 2021–2026 |
| 3 | 21 | Kane Williamson | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 | 2016–2024 |
| 4 | 19 | Gerhard Erasmus | 4 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 23.68 | 2021–2026 |
| 5 | 18 | Darren Sammy | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 67.64 | 2012–2016 |
| Last updated: 28 February 2026[3] | ||||||||
Most player-of-the-match awards
| Rank | No. of Awards | Player | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Virat Kohli | 35 |
| 2 | 6 | Adam Zampa† | 25 |
| 3 | 5 | Sikandar Raza† | 20 |
| Shane Watson | 24 | ||
| Mahela Jayawardene | 31 | ||
| Chris Gayle | 33 | ||
| Last updated: 1 March 2026[4] | |||
Partnership
Highest overall partnership runs by a pair
| Rank | Runs | Innings | Players | Batting team | Highest | Average | 100/50 | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 750 | 17 | Mohammad Rizwan & Babar Azam | Pakistan | 152* | 46.87 | 3/3 | 2021–2024 |
| 2 | 604 | 12 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz & Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 154 | 50.33 | 3/2 | 2022–2026 |
| 3 | 572 | 20 | Tillakaratne Dilshan & Mahela Jayawardene | Sri Lanka | 145 | 31.77 | 1/2 | 2007–2014 |
| 4 | 571 | 17 | Mahela Jayawardene & Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 166 | 35.68 | 2/1 | 2007–2014 |
| 5 | 556 | 18 | Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli | India | 106 | 30.88 | 2/2 | 2014–2024 |
| An asterisk (*) signifies an unbroken partnership. Last updated: 19 February 2026[74] | ||||||||
Highest partnerships (any wicket)
| Rank | Runs | Wicket | Batters | Team | Opposition | Venue | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 176 | 1st | Sahibzada Farhan | Fakhar Zaman | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 28 February 2026 |
| 2 | 175* | Tim Seifert | Finn Allen | New Zealand | United Arab Emirates | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India | 10 February 2026 | |
| 3 | 170* | Jos Buttler | Alex Hales | England | India | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia | 10 November 2022 | |
| 4 | 168 | 2nd | Rilee Rossouw | Quinton de Kock | South Africa | Bangladesh | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia | 27 October 2022 |
| 5 | 166 | Mahela Jayawardene | Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | West Indies | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 7 May 2010 | |
| An asterisk (*) signifies an unbroken partnership. Last updated: 28 February 2026[75] | ||||||||
Highest partnerships (by wicket)
Other Records
Grounds
| Record | Ground | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Most matches hosted by a ground[5] | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 23 |
 Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | 20 | |
 Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet | 16 | |
| Bir Shrestho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium, Chittagong | 15 | |
| Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | ||
| Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
Umpires
| Record | Umpire | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Most matches as umpire[6] | Rod Tucker | 52 |
| Aleem Dar | 45 | |
| Richard Kettleborough | 44 | |
| Kumar Dharmasena | 42 | |
| Richard Illingworth | 34 | |
| Most finals as umpire[7] | Simon Taufel | 3 |
| Aleem Dar | 2 | |
| Kumar Dharmasena | ||
| Marais Erasmus | ||
| Richard Kettleborough | ||
| Richard Illingworth |