Which Bowlers Gave the Most Runs in an Over in T20 World Cup? – Records and Statistics

The T20 format game works more in favour of the batters when compared to the bowlers. It is often termed as a batsman dominating game. With restrictions on the fielders and the bowlers in T20 World Cup, it rather becomes hard for the bowler to place high restrictions on the batter itself. With high pressure on the bowlers, it is often noticed that they end by giving more runs than what they would normally give.

Let’s give a brief look at the players who gave the maximum number of runs in one over to the batsmen in T20 World Cup in their opposing teams:

Stuart Broad – 36 Runs – 2007 World Cup Against India

For the Indian cricket fans, it was an extremely memorable moment as Yuvraj Singh came in the last few overs and gave 6 sixes in one over. Stuart Broad was the bowler. This match was played in the inaugural session of the World Cup between India and England. Although India was struggling a little towards the beginning, but Singh gave the team a big sigh of relief. India went past the 200 runs mark. It was termed as the most expensive over every bowled by a player.

Izatullah Dawlatzai – 32 Runs – 2012 World Cup Against England

In 2012, this was the 6th fixture between Afghanistan and England. The English team got a great start from the beginning. Izatullah Dawlatzai was given the responsibility to bowl the 19th over. Bairstow was at the crease and smashed the balls to score 32 runs in one over. This is considered to be the second most costly over for a bowler until now.

Bilawal Bhatti – 30 Runs – 2014 World Cup Against Australia

In 2014, this match was the 16th one in the T20 World Cup. It was played between Pakistan and Australia. Umar Akmal was one of the highest scoring players in the game till then at 95. The Pakistan team was playing very well, and the target set for Australia was pretty big for them to chase. Although the score was intimidating; however, Maxwell tore Bilawal Bhatti apart with his skill and prowess in batting. He scored 30 runs in one over that included 2 sixes and 2 fours, and another four with a no-ball.

There are several other players who have showcased exceptional performance time and time again. Read more about the players who have scored the highest in their opening partnership in T20 until now.