The recently concluded T20 World Cup 2024 was a thrilling spectacle that saw India emerge victorious without losing a single game. As we delve into the statistics, we find ourselves mesmerized by the incredible feats achieved by teams and players alike. Here are 20 numbers that stood out from the tournament:
Lowest Run Rate
7.09 – The lowest overall run rate in a men’s T20 World Cup, a testament to the dominance of bowlers.
Record-Breaking Sixes
517 – The record number of sixes hit in the tournament, surpassing the previous high of 405 in 2021.
Balls-Per-Six Ratio
21.35 – The best-ever ratio, indicating an increase in six-hitting frequency.
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Bowling Economy Rate
4.17 – Jasprit Bumrah’s economy rate, the best for anyone who has bowled 100-plus balls in a single edition of the men’s T20 World Cup.
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Four-Plus Wicket Hauls
19 – The highest number of four-plus wicket hauls in a single edition of the tournament.
Dismissals by Wicketkeeper
14 – Rishabh Pant’s record-breaking dismissals as wicketkeeper, a feat unmatched in men’s T20 World Cup history.
Wickets by Bowlers
17 – The number of wickets taken by Arshdeep Singh and Fazalhaq Farooqi, the highest ever for any bowlers in a single edition of the tournament.
Teams Winning with Low Scores
5 – The number of instances where teams won despite scoring 120 or less in their first innings.
Maiden Overs
109.52% – The percentage increase in maiden overs bowled compared to the previous edition.
Individual Feats
25 – The difference between balls taken for Virat Kohli’s fifty (48) and Heinrich Klaasen’s fifty (23) in the final.
5-3 – Afghanistan’s win-loss record at the tournament, with all their wins coming via bowled-out opponents.
Surprises
0 – The number of sixes hit in the match between New Zealand and Uganda, only the third such instance in men’s T20 World Cup history.
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4 – The number of teams without a point to their name, with Papua New Guinea and Oman being the only ones without a win.
Historic Milestone
1 – Rohit Sharma became the first player to win the T20 World Cup both as a player (in 2007) and as captain (in 2024).
These statistics offer a glimpse into an unforgettable tournament that will be remembered for years to come. As we bid adieu to T20 World Cup 2024, we look forward to what next year’s edition will bring!