T20 cricket, with its fast-paced and explosive nature, has produced some jaw-dropping moments that have left fans and analysts in awe. From colossal team totals to individual brilliance with bat and ball, the format has redefined what’s possible in cricket. Here, we dive into seven of the most freakish records in T20 cricket history that showcase the sheer unpredictability and thrill of the game.
Zimbabwe’s Record 344 vs. Gambia
In a stunning display of batting dominance, Zimbabwe smashed 344 runs against Gambia in a T20 World Cup Qualifier, setting the record for the highest team total in men's T20I cricket. This monumental score highlighted their ruthless approach and cemented their place in the history books.
2. Kieron Pollard’s Seven Sixes in Eight Balls
On Tuesday in the Caribbean Premier League 2025, Kieron Pollard unleashed carnage for Trinbago Knight Riders, smashing an astonishing seven sixes in just eight deliveries. This breathtaking power-hitting spree left bowlers helpless and fans on their feet.
3. Curtis Campher’s 5 Wickets in 5 Balls
Irish pacer Curtis Campher etched his name in T20 folklore by claiming five wickets in five consecutive balls for Munster Reds in the Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy. This rare feat showcased his precision and ability to turn a match on its head.
4. Deepak Chahar’s 6/7 vs. Bangladesh
In 2019, Indian bowler Deepak Chahar delivered a masterclass against Bangladesh, taking 6 wickets for just 7 runs. This spell, arguably the best by a bowler against a full-member nation in T20Is, demonstrated his skill and composure under pressure.
5. South Africa vs. West Indies: 517-Run Thriller
In an unforgettable T20 clash, South Africa chased down 259 against the West Indies in a match that saw a staggering 517 runs scored. With 81 boundaries and 35 sixes, this game was a testament to the explosive batting firepower in modern T20 cricket.
6. Sunil Narine’s Maiden Super Over
In the Caribbean Premier League 2014, Sunil Narine achieved the unthinkable by bowling the first and only maiden Super Over in T20 history for the Guyana Amazon Warriors. His impeccable control in the high-pressure situation remains unmatched.
7. Chris Gayle’s Unbeaten 175 in IPL
Chris Gayle’s unbeaten 175 for Royal Challengers Bangalore in an IPL match stands as the highest individual score in T20 cricket. This monstrous innings, packed with boundaries and sixes, showcased Gayle’s unrivaled ability to dominate bowlers.
These records, each extraordinary in its own right, highlight the exhilarating and unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, where boundaries are pushed, and history is made in the blink of an eye.
