T20 World Cup - The heroes in the desert!
Updated On: 19 November, 2021 08:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Here`s a look at the top-performing batsmen, bowlers as well as some records and milestones set at the recently-concluded T20 World Cup 2021 edition
A collage of the T20 World Cup. Pics/ AFP
The T20 World Cup 2021 edition came to a close on November 14 bringing down the curtains to yet another exciting tournament.
Australia defeated New Zealand in the T20 WC final by 8 wickets to lift their first-ever T20 WC trophy in style. David Warner was awarded the man-of-the-series and starred in the final as well. The T20 WC 2021 edition had many upsets with high-billed players not living up to the mark. However, there were many surprises as other cricketers stepped up on the big stage for their team. Many new milestones were created and some records were broken.
We take a look at the top performers and some epic records made during the season. Pictures/ AFP
Top batting/bowling in an innings at the T20 World Cup
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Jos Buttler 101' (67) vs SL

Shaheen Afridi 3/31 4 over - VS IND

Mujeeb Ur Rahman 5/20 (4 overs) vs Scotland

Charith Asalanka 80' (49) VS BANGLADESH

Aiden Markram 51' (26) - vs WI

Adam Zampa 2/12 (4 overs) vs SL

Nicholas Pooran 40 (22) vs Bangladesh

Moeen Ali - 2/17 in 4 ovrs vs WI

Haris Rauf 4/22 (4 overs) - vs NZ

Chris Jordan 3/17 (4 overs) vs AUS
Records -
SL vs SA:
Wanindu Hasaranga became the first SL bowler to take a hat-trick in a T20 World Cup match. He took 3/20
WI vs ENG:
The West Indies cricket team's total of 55 all out was the lowest by a full member team in a men's T20 World Cup match.
AFG 190/4 (20 overs) vs SCO
Afghanistan posted a total of 190/4 vs Scotland and won the match by 130 runs. In terms of runs, this was Afghanistan's biggest winning margin in T20Is.
Tim Southee from New Zealand took his 100th wicket in his T20I career during the match vs Pakistan.
ENG V SL:
England cricketer Eoin Morgan won his 43rd match as skipper to become the most successful captain ever in T20I history.
Jos Buttler 101' (67)
Jos Buttler of England scored his first-ever century in T20I cricket.
Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka bagged his 50th wicket in T20I cricket.
SA vs ENG:
Pacer Kagiso Rabada became the first South African team bowler to take a hat-trick in T20I cricket.
T20 WC qualifiers performers
Wanindu Hasaranga - 71 runs of 47 balls VS IRELAND
David Wiese - 66' runs off 40 balls VS NETHERLANDS
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