The Men’s T20 World Cup has witnessed some incredible batting performances over the years, and captains have led from the front, setting an example for their teams.
Here are the top 5 fastest half-centuries by captains in the Men’s T20 World Cup
1. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, played an amazing innings in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 match against Australia. He scored 92 runs from just 41 balls, with a strike rate of over 200. His innings included seven fours and eight sixes, impressing the fans. Although he almost got a century, his performance was still great. Rohit reached his fifty in just 19 balls, showing his famous “Hitman” style, which has made him a legend in cricket.
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2. Mohammad Ashraful
Mohammad Ashraful and Aftab Ahmed led Bangladesh to a big win over the West Indies in Johannesburg. Ashraful was amazing, scoring fifty runs in just 20 balls. He hit seven fours and three sixes, making it easy to reach the target. Ahmed also helped by adding important runs. Ashraful’s great performance was the main reason for Bangladesh’s victory, marking an important moment in their T20 World Cup journey.
3. Mahela Jayawardene
The team won the game by 172 runs, setting a new record for the biggest win in Twenty20 international cricket. Mahela Jayawardene scored an impressive 65 runs and almost reached fifty in just 21 balls, a very fast pace. The team scored a total of 260 runs, making it clear they would win even before Kenya started batting. This was a dominant performance, and the result was never in doubt.
4. Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle played an amazing game against Australia. He scored 88 runs in just 50 balls! He hit six huge sixes and six fours, showing his great power and skill. His aggressive batting was too much for Australia’s bowlers. He reached 50 runs in just 23 balls, which is very fast. This shows how quickly he was scoring and putting pressure on the other team. His performance was truly amazing and will be remembered as one of the best in Twenty20 cricket.
5. George Baily
In 2012, George Bailey played an amazing game for Australia against the West Indies in Colombo. He scored 63 runs in just 29 balls, which is very fast. He hit 6 fours and 4 sixes, showing his great batting skills. What’s even more impressive is that he reached 50 runs in just 23 balls, setting a record. He scored runs very quickly and helped his team a lot. His performance is remembered as one of the best in T20 World Cup history.
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