The ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 tournament has witnessed some stunning matches owing to some of the talented players who not only contributed to the wins from their bat or ball but from both.
In the same vein, in this listicle we will talk about the top 3 players who have scored over 50 runs and scalped more than three wickets in the T20 World Cup match and single-handedly guided their side to the wins by thrashing the opponents.
66* & 4/38 – Dwayne Bravo vs IND, Lord’s, 2009
West Indies star cricketer Dwayne Bravo places himself in the top spot of the elite list. The star cricketer hammered an unbeaten 66 runs against India during the 16th match of the T20 World Cup 2009, which took place on June 12 at the iconic Lords Cricket Stadium. He also scalped four wickets in the game and single-handedly thrashed MS Dhoni-led Team India.
Speaking about the game here, Team India was just able to post 153/7 in the given 20 overs. However, during the chase, Windies chased down the total with 8 balls to spare.
72 & 3/34 – Shane Watson vs IND, Colombo RPS, 2012
Australia star cricketer Shane Watson places himself in the second spot as he went on to hammer 72 runs against the MS Dhoni-led Indian team during the 2012 T20 World Cup, which took place on September 28 at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo. The star cricketer also picked up three wickets, which destroyed the Men in Blue.
Speaking about the game here, Team India posted 140/7 in the given 20 overs. However, during the chase, Australia chased down the total with 31 balls to spare.
67* & 3/19 – Marcus Stoinis vs OMAN, Barbados, 2024
Australia’s great cricketer, Marcus Stoinis, also places himself on the elite list. The great all-rounder made unbeaten 63 runs from just 36 balls as well as picked up three wickets during the game against Oman at the 2024 T20 World Cup in Barbados.
Speaking about the game here, Australia hammered 164/5 during their group stage match against Oman. However, during the chase, Oman could only manage to get 125/9 in the given 20 overs.