The Indian cricket team is unarguably one of the best teams in any format. T20 World Cup is one of the most global tournaments in cricket, with Indian team winning first time in 2007. Scoring runs against India is seen as a special knock, especially against Indian spinners. So, in this article, we will discuss 'Best knocks against India in T20 World Cup'.
1. Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle, nicknamed Universe Boss, was unarguably one of the best players from West Indies, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against India in the 2010 T20 World Cup, batting first, West Indies piled up 169 runs on a tricky pitch, with Gayle smacking a half-century. Batting first, Gayle stitched together an 80-run stand with Shivnarine Chanderpaul. In his 66-ball knock, he smashed five boundaries and seven gigantic sixes, scoring 98 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
2. Jacques Kallis
Jacques Kallis was unarguably one of the best players from South Africa, with more than handy medium-pace bowling. In a game against South Africa in the 2010 T20 World Cup, batting first, India piled up 186 runs on a road of a pitch with Suresh Raina smacking a century. Chasing 187, with the score reading 21-1, Kallis stitched together a 97-run stand with Graeme Smith. In his 54-ball knock, he smashed three boundaries and three gigantic sixes, scoring 73 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
3. David Warner
David Warner was unarguably one of the best players from Australia, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against India in the 2010 T20 World Cup, batting first, Australia piled up 184 runs on a road of a pitch, with David Warner smacking a half-century. Batting first, Warner stitched together a 104-run stand with Shane Watson. In his 42-ball knock, he smashed two boundaries and seven gigantic sixes, scoring 72 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
4. Shane Watson
Shane Watson was unarguably one of the best players from Australia, with more than handy medium-pace bowling. In a game against Australia in the 2012 T20 World Cup, batting first, India piled up 140 runs on a tricky pitch. Chasing 141 runs, Watson stitched together a 133-run stand with David Warner. In his 42-ball knock, he smashed two boundaries and seven gigantic sixes, scoring 72 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
5. DJ Bravo
DJ Bravo is unarguably one of the best players from West Indies, with more than handy medium-pace bowling. In a game against West Indies in the 2009 T20 World Cup, batting first, India piled up 153 runs on a tricky pitch with Yuvraj Singh smacking a half-century. Chasing 154 runs, with the score reading 100-3, Bravo stitched together a 56-run stand with Shivnarine Chanderpaul. In his 36-ball knock, he smashed four boundaries and three gigantic sixes, scoring 66 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
6. Faf du Plessis
Faf du Plessis is unarguably one of the best players from South Africa, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against South Africa in the 2012 T20 World Cup, batting first, India piled up 152 runs on a tricky pitch. Chasing 153 runs, with the score reading 46-3, Plessis stitched together a 49-run stand with JP Duminy. In his 38-ball knock, he smashed six boundaries and two gigantic sixes, scoring 65 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
7. AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers, nicknamed Mr. 360, was unarguably one of the best players from South Africa, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against India in the 2009 T20 World Cup, batting first, South Africa piled up 130 runs on a tricky pitch, with AB de Villiers smacking a half-century. With the score reading 13-1, AB de Villiers stitched together a 46-run stand with Graeme Smith. In his 51-ball knock, he smashed seven boundaries, scoring 63 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
8. Matthew Hayden
Matthew Hayden, nicknamed Haydos, was unarguably one of the best players from Australia, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against Australia in the 2007 T20 World Cup, batting first, India piled up 188 runs on a road of a pitch, with Yuvraj Singh smacking a half-century. Chasing 189 runs, with the score reading 68-2, Hayden stitched together a 66-run stand with Andrew Symonds. In his 47-ball knock, he smashed four boundaries and four gigantic sixes, scoring 62 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
9. Litton Das
Litton Das is unarguably one of the best players from Bangladesh, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against Bangladesh in the 2022 T20 World Cup, batting first, India piled up 184 runs on a road of a pitch, with Virat Kohli smacking a half-century. Chasing 185 runs, Litton stitched together a 68-run stand with Najmul Shanto. In his 27-ball knock, he smashed seven boundaries and three gigantic sixes, scoring 60 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
10. David Miller
David Miller is unarguably one of the best players from South Africa, with more than handy batting at lower down the order. In a game against South Africa in the 2022 T20 World Cup, batting first, India piled up 133 runs on a tricky pitch, with Suryakumar Yadav smacking a half-century. Chasing 134 runs, with the score reading 24-3, Miller stitched together a 76-run stand with Aiden Markram. In his 46-ball knock, he smashed four boundaries and three gigantic sixes, scoring 59 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
