Phil Salt played a crucial role in England’s victory over West Indies in the opening match of the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8s. His impressive innings of 87 runs off 47 balls, which included seven boundaries and five sixes, was instrumental in England successfully chasing down a target of 181 runs in the 18th over.
One of the standout moments of the match was when Phil Salt went on a rampage against West Indies’ Romario Shepherd, scoring a whopping 30 runs in a single over. Salt’s onslaught included three boundaries and as many sixes off Shepherd’s bowling, showcasing his aggressive batting prowess.
With this remarkable feat, Phil Salt now stands as the second-highest run-scorer in a single over in T20 World Cup history, behind the legendary Yuvraj Singh. Yuvraj Singh holds the record for the most runs scored in an over in T20 World Cup, having smashed 36 runs off Stuart Broad’s bowling in the 2007 edition of the tournament.
Other notable instances of high-scoring overs in T20 World Cup history include AB de Villiers’ 29 runs off Rashid Khan in the 2016 tournament and Sri Lanka’s Jehan Mubarak’s 29 runs off Kenya’s Laneck Onyango in the 2007 edition.
As cricket fans eagerly anticipate more thrilling matches in the T20 World Cup 2024, the question arises whether we will witness more instances of batters scoring 30+ runs in an over. The excitement and unpredictability of T20 cricket continue to captivate audiences around the world, making it one of the most popular formats of the game.
In conclusion, Phil Salt’s record-breaking performance in the T20 World Cup 2024 highlights the explosive nature of T20 cricket and the ability of players to change the course of a match in a matter of overs. As the tournament progresses, cricket enthusiasts can look forward to more breathtaking displays of power-hitting and skill on the field. Stay tuned for more updates and thrilling moments from the T20 World Cup 2024!