The role of a captain is not just about executing strategies on the field but also leading the team by example.
Over the years, we have seen many batters lead their teams in the T20 World Cup and deliver breathtaking performances with their willows.
A few of them displayed their exceptional batting skills, bringing up huge scores to give their team an edge over the opponent.
On that note, let’s look at the top 10 highest scores smashed by captains in T20 World Cup history.
Highest Scores as a Captain in T20 World Cup
| Captain | Score (Balls) | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle (WI) | 98 (66) | India | Bridgetown | 9 May 2010 |
| Rohit Sharma (IND) | 92 (41) | Australia | Gros Islet | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Chris Gayle (WI) | 88 (50) | Australia | The Oval | 6 Jun 2009 |
| Kane Williamson (NZ) | 85 (48) | Australia | Dubai (DICS) | 14 Nov 2021 |
| Jos Buttler (ENG) | 83* (38) | U.S.A. | Bridgetown | 23 Jun 2024 |
| Jos Buttler (ENG) | 80* (49) | India | Adelaide | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Angelo Mathews (SL) | 73* (54) | England | Delhi | 26 Mar 2016 |
| Jos Buttler (ENG) | 73 (47) | New Zealand | Brisbane | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Babar Azam (PAK) | 70 (49) | Namibia | Abu Dhabi | 2 Nov 2021 |
| AB de Villiers (SA) | 69* (28) | England | Chattogram | 29 Mar 2014 |
Key Insights
Chris Gayle holds the record for smashing the highest individual score as a captain in the T20 World Cup. The Caribbean batter scored 98 runs in 66 balls at a strike rate of 148.48 against India in 2010.
246.42: The strike rate of AB de Villiers when he blasted an unbeaten 69 off 28 balls against England in 2014. This is the highest strike rate by a captain while scoring a fifty in the tournament.
Babar Azam is the only captain to slam 4 fifties in a single T20 World Cup. 3 of those 4 half-centuries came in consecutive innings.
Azam is also the only skipper to cross the 50-run mark in the T20 World Cup in 5 or more innings.
