T20 Cricket is unarguably the most popular format of cricket. With competition increasing day by day in T20 cricket; even the role of wicketkeeper keeps changing, with their primary job becoming batting. The keepers are expected to perform as well as batters in a T20 game. So, in this article, we will discuss 'Best Knocks by Wicketkeepers in T20 World Cup'.
1. Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum, nicknamed Baz, is unarguably one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against Bangladesh in the 2012 T20 World Cup, batting first, New Zealand piled up 191 runs on a road of a pitch with McCullum smacking a century. With a score reading 19-1, he stitched together a 94-run stand with James Franklin. In his 58-ball knock, he smashed 11 boundaries and seven gigantic sixes, scoring 123 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
2. Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler is unarguably one of the best keepers from England, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a semi-final game against England in the 2022 T20 World Cup, batting first, India piled up 168 runs on a road of a pitch with Hardik Pandya smacking a half-century. Chasing 169 runs in the 2nd innings, Buttler stitched together a 170-run stand with Alex Hales. In his 49-ball knock, he smashed nine boundaries and three gigantic sixes, scoring 80 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
3. Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan is unarguably one of the best players from Pakistan, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against Namibia in the 2021 T20 World Cup, batting first, Pakistan piled up 189 runs on a road of a pitch, with Rizwan smacking a half-century. Batting first, he stitched together a 113-run stand with Babar Azam. In his 50-ball knock, he smashed eight boundaries and four gigantic sixes, scoring 79 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
4. Kusal Mendis
Kusal Mendis is unarguably one of the best players from Sri Lanka, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against Netherlands in the 2022 T20 World Cup, batting first, Sri Lanka piled up 162 runs on a road of a pitch, with Mendis smacking a half-century. With a score reading 36-2, he stitched together a 60-run stand with Charith Asalanka. In his 44-ball knock, he smashed five boundaries and five gigantic sixes, scoring 79 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
5. Lorcan Tucker
Lorcan Tucker is unarguably one of the best players from Ireland, with more than handy batting in middle order. In a game against Ireland in the 2022 T20 World Cup, batting first, Australia piled up 179 runs on a road of a pitch, with Finch smacking a half-century. Chasing 180 runs, with a score reading 25-5, he stitched together a 42-run stand with Gareth Delany. In his 48-ball knock, he smashed nine boundaries and a gigantic six, scoring 71 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
6. Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock 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 Bangladesh in the 2022 T20 World Cup, batting first, South Africa piled up 205 runs on a road of a pitch with Quinton de Kock smacking a half-century. With a score reading 2-1, he stitched together a 168-run stand with Rilee Rossouw. In his 38-ball knock, he smashed seven boundaries and three gigantic sixes, scoring 63 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
7. Craig Kieswetter
Craig Kieswetter was unarguably one of the best players from England, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against England in the 2010 T20 World Cup, batting first, Australia piled up 147 runs on a road of a pitch, with Hussey smacking a half-century. Chasing 148 runs, with a score reading 7-1, he stitched together a 111-run stand with Kevin Pietersen. In his 49-ball knock, he smashed seven boundaries and two gigantic sixes, scoring 63 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
8. Brendan Taylor
Brendan Taylor was unarguably one of the best players from Zimbabwe, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against Zimbabwe in the 2007 T20 World Cup, batting first, Australia piled up 138 runs on a road of a pitch. Chasing 139 runs, with a score reading 70-4, he stitched together a 53-run stand with Hamilton Masakadza. In his 45-ball knock, he smashed four boundaries and two gigantic sixes, scoring 60 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
9. Kumar Sangakkara
Kumar Sangakkara was unarguably one of the best players from Sri Lanka, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In the final game against Sri Lanka in the 2014 T20 World Cup, batting first, India piled up 130 runs on a road of a pitch. Chasing 131 runs, with a score reading 78-4, he stitched together a 56-run stand with Thisara Perera. In his 35-ball knock, he smashed six boundaries and a gigantic six, scoring 52 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
10. Mohammad Shahzad
Mohammad Shahzad was unarguably one of the best players from Afghanistan, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against Afghanistan in the 2014 T20 World Cup, batting first, Hong Kong piled up 153 runs on a road of a pitch. Chasing 154 runs, with a score reading 14-1, he stitched together a 55-run stand with Asghar Afghan. In his 53-ball knock, he smashed six boundaries and three gigantic sixes, scoring 68 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
