Another eventful day ended at the T20 World Cup. In the first match, West Indies faced New Zealand and on the other hand, Bangladesh faced the Netherlands in the evening. The night was studded with the match between England and Oman. On the flip side, Papua New Guinea faced Afghanistan in the 29th match of the tournament. Fans enjoyed two thrilling showdowns. Those matches showcased some exciting batting performances that impacted the most runs list.
Exciting Clash Between West Indies and New Zealand:
In the 26th match of the T20 World Cup West Indies and New Zealand locked horns at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad. West Indies, batting first, encountered early setbacks with frequent wickets falling. However, they staged a remarkable comeback to post a challenging total. West Indies scored 149/9 in 20 overs. Sherfane Rutherford led the recovery with an impressive unbeaten 68 off 39 balls. Nicholas Pooran contributed 17 runs from 12 balls, while Akeal Hosein added 15 from 17 balls. Their collective efforts ensured a respectable score despite the initial troubles, setting the stage for an intriguing match ahead.
In the second innings, New Zealand’s batting lineup faltered as they struggled to chase the target. Despite valiant efforts, they could not reach the total, resulting in a defeat. New Zealand managed 136/9 in 20 overs. Glenn Phillips top-scored with 40 off 33 balls, Finn Allen added 26 from 23 balls, and Mitchell Santner remained unbeaten with 21 from 12 balls. Their efforts were not enough, as New Zealand fell short and faced a disappointing loss.
Brief Score: West Indies: 149/ 9 in 20 overs ( Sherfane Rutherford 68*(39), Alzarri Joseph 4/19, Gudakesh Motie 3/25)
New Zealand: 136/9 in 20 overs ( Glenn Phillips 40 (33), Trent Boult 3/16)
Bangladesh’s Triumph Over the Netherlands:
In Match 27 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Bangladesh faced the Netherlands. Batting first, Bangladesh’s batters displayed their dominance. Shakib Al Hasan led the charge with an impressive 64 runs off 46 balls, showcasing his skill and experience. Tanzid Hasan supported him well, contributing a solid 35 runs off 26 deliveries. Mahmudullah added a steady 25 runs from 21 balls, ensuring Bangladesh posted a competitive total. By the end of their 20 overs, Bangladesh set a target of 159/5.
On the other hand, the Netherlands struggled to reach the target set by Bangladesh. Their innings got off to a shaky start as they lost crucial wickets early on. Despite their efforts, they fell short of the mark. Sybrand Engelbrecht top-scored for the Netherlands with 33 runs off 22 balls, while Vikramjit Singh added 26 runs from 16 deliveries. Scott Edwards, the captain and wicketkeeper, contributed 25 runs off 23 balls, trying to stabilize the innings. However, their combined efforts were not enough, as the Netherlands ended their 20 overs at 134/8. This left them 25 runs short of the target, resulting in a defeat. Bangladesh secured a convincing victory, highlighting their superior performance.
Bangladesh: 159/5 in 20 overs ( Shakib Al Hasan 64* (48), Tanzib Hasan 35 (26), Rishad Hossain 3/33)
Netherlands: 134/8 in 20 overs ( Sybrand Engelbrecht 33 (22), Vikramjit Singh 26 (16), Paul van Meekeran 2/15)
England’s Commendable Win Over Oman:
In their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash against England, Oman faced a batting collapse while batting first. Oman struggled to score, managing only 47 runs before being bowled out in 13.2 overs. Shoaib Khan top-scored with 11 runs off 23 balls, followed by Kashyap Kumar Prajapati with 9 runs off 16 balls, and Aqib Ilyas, the captain, contributed 8 runs off 10 balls. England’s bowling attack proved formidable, restricting Oman and setting a challenging target in the match.
In the second innings, England displayed dominance, cruising to victory with a massive win over Oman. England chased down the target of 47 runs in just 3.1 overs, finishing at 50/2. Jos Buttler, who was both wicketkeeper and captain, led the charge with an aggressive 24 runs off 8 balls. Philip Salt contributed a quickfire 12 runs off 3 balls, while Jonny Bairstow remained unbeaten on 8 runs off 2 balls. With this commanding performance, England secured a comprehensive 9-wicket victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match.
Brief Score: Oman: 47/10 in 13.2 overs ( Shoaib Khan 11 (23), Kaleemullah 1/10)
England: 50/2 in 3.1 overs ( Jos Buttler 24 (8), Phil Salt 12 (3), Adil Rashid 4/11)
The Afghan Triumph Over Papua New Guinea:
In the 29th match of the tournament, Afghanistan and Papua New Guinea locked horns. That match once again witnessed a triumph by Afghanistan and Papua New Guinea faced hard luck again. In their innings, Papua New Guinea faced a challenging start, losing wickets in succession, ultimately bowled out for 95 runs in 19.5 overs. Kiplin Doriga, the wicketkeeper, played a resilient knock scoring 27 runs from 32 deliveries. Alei Nao contributed 13 runs off 19 balls, while Tony Ura added 11 runs in 18 deliveries. Despite their efforts, the team struggled to build partnerships and set a competitive total. The opposition’s bowlers capitalized on Papua New Guinea’s setbacks, limiting their scoring opportunities throughout the innings.
Afghanistan showcased dominance in both bowling and batting during their match. After a strong bowling performance restricted their opponents, they confidently pursued victory despite losing a few wickets. Afghanistan achieved their target of 101 runs in 15.1 overs, showcasing resilience throughout the innings. Gulbadin Naib led the charge with an impressive 49 runs from 36 balls, steering his team towards victory. Mohammad Nabi provided valuable support with an unbeaten 16 off 23 deliveries, while Azmatullah Omarzai contributed 13 runs from 18 balls. Their disciplined batting approach and partnerships ensured Afghanistan’s convincing win in the match.
Brief Score: Afghanistan: 101/3 in 15.1 overs (Gulbadin Naib 49* (36), Fazalhaq Farooqi 3/16)
Papua New Guinea: 95/10 in 19.5 overs Fazalhaq Farooqi 3/16) ( Kiplin Doriga 27 (32), Semo Kamea 1/16)
Table of Most Runs in ICC T20 World Cup 2024:
| Player | Team | Runs | Match | Highest score | Average |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | 167 | 3 | 80 | 55.67 |
| Aaron Jones | USA | 152 | 3 | 94* | 76.00 |
| David Warner | Australia | 115 | 3 | 56 | 38.33 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 114 | 3 | 70 | 38.00 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | Namibia | 109 | 3 | 52 | 36.33 |
| Andries Gous | USA | 102 | 3 | 65 | 34.00 |
| Nicholas Kirton | Canada | 101 | 3 | 51 | 33.67 |
| Marcus Stoinis | Australia | 97 | 2 | 67 | 97.00 |
| Rishabh Pant | India | 96 | 3 | 42 | 48.00 |
| David Miller | South Africa | 94 | 3 | 59 | 94.00 |
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