If we look onto the overall T20 cricket than West Indies have the record of biggest run chase in a T20I match against South Africa where SA scored 231 runs and West indies won that match by scoring 236/6 runs in 19.2 overs. So here is the list of the teams who successfully chased biggest target in the T20 World Cup so far .

Also Check : Leading run Scorer batsman of World Cup

You can also check same stats for all T20 international cricket matches which is given below :-

Have a look : Biggest sixes of the Tournament

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On 16th March 2016, the occasion was West Indies vs England T20 match from Group 1 when England batted first and scored 182 runs in 20 overs on the loss of 6 wickets. It was not an easy task for the West-Indies to chase down such a good total. Johnson Charles and Gayle came to open the inning for their team but in the very first over Charles got out. Then Marlon Samuels came on to the crease and take their team score forward with Chris. After scoring handy 37 runs on 27 balls, Samuels also departed. But Chris Gayle continued his brilliant innings, on the other hand wickets are falling on regular intervals but he was always their on the crease. In just 47 deliveries he completed his century and became the only batsman who scored two hundreds in T20 World Cup. In his innings 11 sixes are concluded and one of them was one of the biggest six of this season of 98 meters. In his total runs scored in boundaries are :-

• 11 x 6s = 66
• 5 x 4s = 20
• Total runs = 86

So only 14 runs came into the form of single and double else all are from big hits. You can check watch some of the highlights of his great hundred run innings of T20 World Cup 2016 in the below given video :-

Also Check : Top 10 Leading Run scorer Batsman of the tournament.

More records will be created in the ongoing World T20 just stay with us.

Check Points table of the tournament .

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You have few names in your mind like Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Shahid Afridi, Chris Gayle, Glenn Maxwell which are few names from big list of those batsman which are capable of hitting biggies. So lets see who is the longest six hitter in T20 World Cup 2016 and of how much meters :-

	Batsman	Against	Distance
	Mitchell Marsh (Australia)	New Zealand	101 meters
	Lendl Simmons (West Indies)	India	99 meters
	Chris Gayle (West-Indies)	England	98 meters
	Mohammad Shahzad (Afghanistan)	Scotland	98 meters
	Hardik Pandya (India)	Bangladesh	97 meters
	Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)	Bangladesh	97 meters
	AB De Villers (South Africa)	Afghanistan	96 meters
	Jos Buttler (England)	Sri Lanka	95 meters
	Najibullah Zadran (Afghanistan)	Sri Lanka	93 meters
	Shane Watson (Australia)	Bangladesh	92 meters

Also Check: Leading run Scorer of the tournament

As T20 World cup go forward we will have more stats and we will update here .So keep visiting cricket99.com and stay updated.

Have a Look: Most Hundred by Batsman in World T20

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(Updated on 4 April 2016)

Here is the detailed information of highest run scored by each batsman given in the above list :-

MAHELA JAYAWARDENE, SRI LANKA (1016 RUNS, AVG-39.07, SR-134.74,100-1, 50-6)

Mahela Jayawardene was former Sri Lakan captain and player. He is the only batsman to score more than 1000 runs in World T20 tournament. Before his retirement, he had played 31 matches scoring 1016 runs. He is the only Sri Lankan bats to score a century in t20 world cup. His personal best core was 100 against Zimbabwe in 2010.

CHRIS GAYLE, WEST INDIES (807 RUNS, AVG-42.47, SR-142.57, 100-1, 50-7)

Chris Gayle is a disastrous player who is known for his big hitting. He plays for West Indies. When he is on the crease fielders become audience and audience become fielders. He has scored 807 runs in 23 matches at average of 42.47. His highest run score is 117 runs in just 57 balls against South Africa in first t20 world cup, 2007.

TILLAKARATNE DILSHAN, SRI LANKA (764 RUNS, AVG-29.38, SR-124.22, 50-5)

He plays for Sri Lanka at international level. He is all-rounder cricketer. Dilshan best individual score in T20 world cup was in 2009 against West Indies where he scored 96* runs off 57 balls and won the Man of the series for the same tournament. He was the key player of the team that won world T20 in 2014 and team that reached to finals of  2009 and 2012 seasons.

KUMAR SANGAKKARA, SRI LANKA (661 RUNS, AVG-25.42, SR-112.22, 50-4)

Kumar Sangakkara is the fourth and third Sri Lankan batsman in the top 10 highest run scorer in T20 World cup. This former cricketer before retirement played 31 world cup matches scoring 661 runs with an average of 25.42. He was the key player of the team that won tournament in 2014 and team that reached to finals of  2009 and 2012.

BRENDON MCCULLUM, NEW ZEALAND (637 RUNS, AVG-28.95, SR-128.42, 100-1, 50-2)

Brendon Mccullum is a New Zealand professional cricket player and is known for his big hitting in limited over cricket game. He has scored 637 runs in 25 matches of world t20 tournament. His highest score in t20 world cup is 123 runs off 58 balls against Sri Lanka in 2012.

AB DE VILLIERS, SOUTH AFRICA (607 RUNS, AVG-28.9, SR-138.26, 50-4)

AB De Villiers is a South African cricketer and is one of the best current cricketers. He captains South Africa for t20 matches. He is an all-rounder. He has scored 607 runs in 26 matches in t20 world cup. His highest score in World T20 tournament is 79* off 34 balls including 5 fours and 6 sixes against  New Zealand in 2009.

ROHIT SHARMA, INDIA (585 RUNS, AVG-48.75, SR-130.87, 50-6)

Rohit Sharma is the seventh and first Indian player in top 10 highest run scorer in T20 World list. While batting in a full flow, he is a spectator delights. He has played 23 World t20 matches scoring 585 runs with an average of 48.75 and strike rate 130.87.

KEVIN PIETERSEN, ENGLAND (580 RUNS, AVG-44.61, SR-148.3, 50-4)

The former English cricketer is at number eighth position in the top 10 batsman list of ICC World T20. He had played 15 matches and scored 580 runs at an average of 44.61. He was a vital player for England i 2010 tournament and was named man of the series for his brilliant and match winning innings throughout the tournament. Due to his excellent batting England bag the 2010 T20 World Cup trophy.

YUVRAJ SINGH, INDIA (541 RUNS, AVG-25.76, SR-132.59, 50-4)

Yuvraj Singh is an all-rounder Indian cricket player known for the fastest 50 in t20 format. In 2007 t20 world cup he made fastest 50 in just 12 balls and made 6 sixes on six balls of an over, the tournament which India won. He had score 541 runs in 27 matches playing only in 24 innings.

KAMRAN AKMAL, PAKISTAN (524 RUNS, AVG-20.96, SR-115.92, 50-3)

Kamran Akmal plays for Pakistan cricket team. He is the only Pakistan player to be in the top 10 highest run scorer of T20 World cup list. He has scored 524 runs in 30 matches with an average of 20.96 and strike rate 115.92.

Also Check : Highest Wicket taker of T20 World cup

So these are the Top 10 batsman who scored highest runs in the grand tournament so far . 2016 season of World T20 is coming, who will be the star player there will find out soon. Till then have a look onto the Previous winners of T20 World Cup.

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Here is the detailed information about each player included in the list :-

1. LASITH MALINGA, SRI LANKA (WKT-38, AVG-20.1, ECON-7.43, 5W-1)

Malinga has played 31 world t20 matches and was able to take 38 wickets with an economy of 7.43.He has bowled 102.4 overs and given 763 runs. Lasith has given 20.1 runs for each wicket. His personal best bowling figure was 5 wicket for 31 against England Team during 2012 season.

2. SAEED AJMAL, PAKISTAN (WKT-36, AVG-16.9, ECON-6.79, 4W-3)

Banned by ICC for his bowling action, this Pakistani off-spin bowler has taken 36 wickets in 23 matches at an economy of 6.79. He is the second position in leading wicket taker bowlers list. He is the only bowler to have 4 wickets in 3 World T20 matches. The best bowling record of Saeed Ajmal was against Australian team in the semifinal match of 2010 season.

3. SHAHID AFRIDI, PAKISTAN (WKT-35, AVG-22.5, ECON-6.62, 4W-2)

The Pakistan t20 Team‘s captain, Shahid Afridi is at number 3rd position in the list of Highest wicket taker of World T20. He has played 30 matches and grabbed 35 wickets with an average of 22.5 and economy 6.62. His best performance in the tournament was 4 wickets for 11 runs.

4. AJANTHA MENDIS, SRI LANKA (WKT-35, AVG-15, ECON-6.7, 4W-1, 5W-1)

The second Sri Lankan bowler to occupy place in top 10 bowlers list is Ajantha Mendis. He is place at 4th position with 35 wickets in 21 matches. He has the world record of best figure in the World T20 Cup. He has taken 6 wickets for 8 runs against Zimbabwe team during 2012 season of the grand tournament. He is the only bowler to take 6 wicket haul in such T20 tournament which is a record.

5. UMAR GUL, PAKISTAN (WKT-35, AVG-17.3, ECON-7.3, 4W-1, 5W-1)

The third Pakistani bowler to make position in the best bowler list of ICC World T20 is Umar Gul. He was the leading wicket taker in the season 2007 & 2009. He has taken 35 wickets in 24 matches. His top bowling performance was against New Zealand where he took 5 wickets for just 6 runs in 2009.

6.STUART BROAD, ENGLAND (WKT-30, AVG-22.4, ECON-7.72, )

Broad has 30 wickets in his bag in 26 T20 world cup matches. He has given 7.72 runs per over and 22.4 runs for each wicket. He holds the record of very expensive over bowled by any bowler in such tournament. In 2007 , Yuvraj Singh hit 6 sixes in 6 balls in an overs of Stuart Broad. Because of this expensive over from Broad, Yuvraj has the record of fastest 50 in just 12 balls on his name in T20 format.

7. DALE STEYN, SOUTH AFRICA (WKT-29, AVG-17.6, ECON-6.62, 4W-1)

Dayle Steyn is at number seventh position in top 10 bowler of ICC World Twenty20 list. He plays for South Africa. Dale has played in 21 matches taking 29 wickets with an average of 17.6 and economy 6.62. His top performance in t20 world cup was 4 wickets for 17 runs.

8. MORNE MORKEL, SOUTH AFRICA (WKT-24, AVG-18.8, ECON-7.21, 4W-2)

The another South African Bowler in the list is Morne Morkel. Morkel has been successful to grab 24 wickets in 17 matches. 4 wickets in just 17 runs against New Zealand during 2014 season, was his top performance.

9.GRAEME SWANN, ENGLAND (WKT-22, AVG-16.3, ECON-6.5)

Another England Bowler, Swann is on the ninth position in the most successful bowler list. he has played 16 matches and has taken 22 wickets at an average of 18.8 and economy 6.5. His best bowling record in T20 world cup was 3 wickets for 24 runs.

10. DANIEL VETTORI, NEW ZEALAND (WKT-20, AVG-19.6, ECON-5.83, 4W-1)

Daniel Vettori is the only New Zealand player in the top 10 leading wicket taker of T20 World Cup list. He is at number 10 position. He has played in 17 matches taking 20 wickets at an average of 19.6 and economy 5.83. He is one of the finest spin bowler of the world.

So these are the top 10 bowler of World T20 and lets see who will become the best bowler of 2016 T20 World Cup.

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8 Full Members:

1. India
2. Australia
3. Pakistan
4. New Zealand
5. Sri Lanka
6. West Indies
7. South Africa
8. England.

8 Associate Members:-

1.  Bangladesh
2. Zimbabwe
3. Nepal
4. Afghanistan
5. Hong Kong
6. Netherlands
7. Ireland
8.  United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Here is the list of World T20 winner with all their records and performance :-

1.India (2007)

India was the first ICC World Twenty20 Champions in 2007, hosted by South Africa. Total 12 teams took participate in the tournament, 10 ICC full members and Kenya and Scotland who were the finalist of WCL Division One tournament. New Zealand, Pakistan, Australia and India were the team who made into semifinals. Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 6 wicket and India won by 15 runs against Australia in semifinals. The final match was between the two most rivalry teams and was super interesting. India won the title by 5 runs. Some great performances were the highlight of the tournament, Chris Gayle 117 runs innings from just 57 balls including 10 sixes, and Yuvraj Singh 6 sixes in 6 balls in an over score his 50 in just 12 balls and Brett Lee hat-trick, first in the T20 internationals .

Pakistan (2009):

The second ICC World T20 tournament held in England 2009. Like previous T20 World cup, 12 teams battled for the championship 9 test playing teams and 3 associate teams Ireland, Netherlands and Scotland. This tournament was full of some big surprises as favorites were defeated by underdogs. Australia could not make way to super8 and lost its both group matches to Sri Lanka and West Indies. In super 8 stage, the previous champion and a strong contender lost its all 3 matches to West Indies, England and South Africa and thus was out of the tournament.  In semi finals Pakistan won against South Africa by 7 runs and Sri Lanka won by 57 runs against West Indies and reached finals. Shahid Afridi’s 54 runs innings and 2 wickets for 16 runs helped Pakistan to make the T20 World cup tittle into their name by defeating Sri Lanka with 8 wickets in hand.

England (2010):

The third edition of the tournament was hosted by West Indies in 2010. The tournament was held earlier from its two-year span as 2008 Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan was postponed due to some security reasons. As before 12 teams participated in the tournament 10 being the full members and other two were Afghanistan and Ireland who were qualified through ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier. The two oldest rivalry England and Australia met in finals by winning in semifinals against Sri Lanka and Pakistan respectively. England Team won the T20 World Cup by 7 wickets with three overs to spares.

West Indies (2012):

In 2012 ICC World T20 Championship tournament was first time organised in an Asian countries, Sri Lanka. Afghanistan and Ireland were two teams to be qualified for the tournament other than 10 full members. The host Sri Lanka and West Indies battled in finals for the championship. West Indies defeated the host team by 36 runs making their third world tittle and first since 1979 world cup. Mahela Jayawardene became the  batsman with most fours in a tournament and Brendon McCullum became the only man to score two international T20 hundreds.

Sri Lanka (2014):

The fifth edition of the tournament was held in Bangladesh in 2014. This time 16 teams participated in the tournament. Eight teams of Associate members played in first round from which two teams Bangladesh and Netherlands moved to super 10 round with 8 full member teams which are automatically progressed to super 10 round. India and Sri Lanka reached finals by winning in semi final against South Africa and West Indies. India lost their first match of the tournament against Sri Lanka in finals. Sri Lanka Team won T20 world cup by 6 wickets and became ICC World Twenty20 Champions of 2014.

Now the 6th edition of World T20 2016 is just about to start (Check World Cup Time Table here) and 10 teams will battle for the glory and only one team will win the T20 World cup 2016.

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