The T20 World Cup 2024 has begun with a bang. Co-hosts USA beat Canada scoring 197 runs, successfully chasing the 195-run target. With the near-perfect start at the tournament, USA have etched their name in the tournament folklore.
USA and Canada were making their debut at the T20 world event. It is also the first time at a ICC world event is being held on US soil.
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USA batter Aaron Jones played a match-winning knock of 94 runs, remaining unbeaten guiding his team to the finishing line. Jones has recorded his name in the list of highest runs scored by a debutant in T20 World Cup. By doing so, Jones joined an elite list of batsmen.
Which batsman has scored the most runs on debut in T20 World Cup?
West Indian batter Chris Gayle holds the record of most runs scored on T20 World Cup debut. The veteran is also the only batter to score a century on T20 WC debut, with 117 runs. The southpaw scored 117 runs off just 57 balls against South Africa in the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007.
| Year | Venue | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | 4s/6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Johannesburg | 117 | 57 | 205.26 | 7/10 |
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List of highest individual scores on T20 World Cup debut
| Year | Player | Team | Opposition | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | 4s/6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Chris Gayle | West Indies | South Africa | 117 | 57 | 205.26 | 7/10 |
| 2024 | Aaron Jones | USA | Canada | 94* | 40 | 235.00 | 4/10 |
| 2007 | Herschelle Gibbs | South Africa | West Indies | 90* | 55 | 163.63 | 14/2 |
| 2007 | Sanath Jayasuriya | Sri Lanka | Kenya | 88 | 44 | 200.00 | 11/4 |
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