Richard Levi (117*)
In only his second T20 international, South African opener Richard Levi, scored a blistering ton against New Zealand in Hamilton. The 24-year-old batsman took charge in the Proteas chase of 174, and helped them reach the target with 24 balls to spare! Thanks to his effort, South Africa was able to level the two-match series after being comprehensively beaten in the first game.
He hit 13 sixes and 5 fours to end the day at 117 not out--the highest score in T20 internationals till date.
In only his second T20 international, South African opener Richard Levi, scored a blistering ton against New Zealand in Hamilton. The 24-year-old batsman took charge in the Proteas chase of 174, and helped them reach the target with 24 balls to spare! Thanks to his effort, South Africa was able to level the two-match series after being comprehensively beaten in the first game.
He hit 13 sixes and 5 fours to end the day at 117 not out--the highest score in T20 internationals till date.
Chris Gayle (117)
It's no secret that this Jamaican cricketer is the most explosive T20 player around. While he's left his mark on popular leagues like the IPL, he's also performed exceptionally well in the maroon threads of the West Indies. On one such occasion during the inaugural ICC World T20 in 2007, Gayle batted out of his skin to score 117 runs against hosts South Africa. Thanks to his contribution, the West Indies managed to score 205 in their alloted 20 overs. Unfortunately, this total wasn't enough to outbat a strong Proteas side!
Despite coming in a losing effort, this particular knock remains one of the best T20 matches cricket has ever seen. Gayle hit 10 huge sixes and 7 boundaries during his big innings, and even won 'Man of the Match' honors for it.
Brendon McCullum (116*)
The Kiwi wicketkeeper-batsman is known to be a T20 specialist. He's lit up the scoreboard on several occasions while playing in the IPL as well as for the Black Caps. His best innings of 166 not out came against a formidable Australian bowling attack in Christchurch back in 2010. While McCullum's innings helped the Kiwis put up an impressive 214 runs on the board in 20 overs, the Aussies somehow managed to tie the game that night.
However, McCullum clearly stood out in a sea of slightly above-average performances by his teammates and opponents. He hit 8 sixes and 12 fours during his 56-ball innings!
However, McCullum clearly stood out in a sea of slightly above-average performances by his teammates and opponents. He hit 8 sixes and 12 fours during his 56-ball innings!
Tillakaratne Dilshan (104*)
As captain and opener of the Sri Lankan team, Dilshan had to ensure the Australians didn't get a leg up during their 2011 tour. So he set the tone for the rest of the series in the first T20 itself by scoring a brilliant hundred. Dilshan was unstoppable that day, as he employed every shot in the book--and of course, his very own 'Dil Scoop'--to render the Aussie bowlers helpless. Sri Lanka's total of 198 was way too much for the dazed tourists to cope with, who could only manage to score 163 runs.
Dilshan just took 57 balls, 5 sixes and 12 fours to notch up his amazing individual score!
As captain and opener of the Sri Lankan team, Dilshan had to ensure the Australians didn't get a leg up during their 2011 tour. So he set the tone for the rest of the series in the first T20 itself by scoring a brilliant hundred. Dilshan was unstoppable that day, as he employed every shot in the book--and of course, his very own 'Dil Scoop'--to render the Aussie bowlers helpless. Sri Lanka's total of 198 was way too much for the dazed tourists to cope with, who could only manage to score 163 runs.
Dilshan just took 57 balls, 5 sixes and 12 fours to notch up his amazing individual score!
Suresh Raina (101)
The highest run getter in IPL till date, Suresh Raina, is perfectly suited for the T20 format. This southpaw has played several match-winning knocks in the abridged version of the game. However, his 60-ball 101 against South Africa in the 2010 World T20 remains one of his best innings ever. Raina's efforts helped India seal a 14-run win over the Proteas.
The highest run getter in IPL till date, Suresh Raina, is perfectly suited for the T20 format. This southpaw has played several match-winning knocks in the abridged version of the game. However, his 60-ball 101 against South Africa in the 2010 World T20 remains one of his best innings ever. Raina's efforts helped India seal a 14-run win over the Proteas.
He hit 5 sixes and 9 fours during this Man of the Match-winning performance!
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