Century in T20 format of cricket is every batsman’s dream. And double century is even more special not just in shorter format but also in One Day International and Test formats of Cricket Matches. Though nobody has scored a 200s in T20 cricket matches so far, let’s analyse the cricket players who have the possibility to hit T20 double centuries in future.
Chris Gayle
This Jamaica-born attacking batsman has hit many centuries and double centuries in ODI and Test formats, he has scored 3 200s in International test matches and 1 double century in 50 overs format against Zimbabwe cricket team in 2015. So far, Chris Gayle has scored 10 T20 cricket centuries which includes first-class and international 100s. In IPL 2013, Gayle has scored an unbeaten 175 form just 66 balls which include 17 sixes and 13 fours against Pune Warriors IPL team in Bengaluru. He played as an opening batsman along with Virat Kohli in that match, He could have reached 200 runs if he has faced 10 or 15 more balls in that match. Considering his hard-hitting batting form, he may score a double century in the T20 format in the future.
Chris Gayle’s T20 Records
| Against | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pune Warriors | 175* | 66 | 13 | 17 | 2013 |
| Kent | 151* | 62 | 10 | 15 | 2015 |
| Dynamites | 146* | 69 | 5 | 18 | 2017 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 128* | 62 | 7 | 13 | 2012 |
| Titans | 126* | 51 | 6 | 14 | 2017 |
| Guyana | 122* | 61 | 5 | 12 | 2013 |
| South Africa | 117 | 57 | 7 | 10 | 2007 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 117 | 57 | 7 | 12 | 2015 |
| Dhaka | 116 | 61 | 6 | 11 | 2012 |
| Patriots | 116 | 62 | 7 | 10 | 2019 |
Aaron Finch
This 33 years old Australian cricketer has scored four centuries in T20 format which includes two international T20 centuries and 2 first-class T20 cricket match centuries. Unlike others, Finch has scored his highest T20 score in an international T20 cricket match against Zimbabwe 2018. In that match, Aaron Finch has scored totally 172 runs from 76 balls with sixteen 4s and ten 6s with a strike rate of 226. Finally, He lost hist wicket as a “hit wicket” in Muzarabani’s ball. When Aaron Finch got out, only 2 balls left from the allowed 20 overs in that match. In future, if he gets chances to play as an opening batsman and if he faces enough balls and keeps the strike rate more than 250, he may score a double century in a T20 cricket match.
Aaron Finch T20 Records
| Against | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 172 | 76 | 16 | 10 | 2018 |
| England | 156 | 63 | 11 | 14 | 2013 |
| Sussex | 131* | 79 | 10 | 7 | 2018 |
| Middlesex | 117* | 52 | 11 | 8 | 2018 |
Rohith Sharma
Rohith Sharma, the Indian vice-captain and also the captain of Mumbai Indians IPL team has just scored totally 10 T20 centuries far in the T20 cricket format. From these 10 centuries, 4 centuries are international t20 centuries against South Africa, England, Sri Lanka and West Indies. Though his top score in T20 cricket match is just 118, R Sharma always maintain good strike rate in T20 international cricket matches, so possibility Rohit Sharma can hit double century in T20 format of cricket in future when he gets chances to face more deliveries and gets the chance to play the entire innings as “Carry the bat” batsman.
Rohith Sharma’s T20 Records
| Against | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 118 | 43 | 12 | 10 | 2017 |
| West Indies | 111* | 61 | 8 | 7 | 2018 |
| South Africa | 106 | 66 | 12 | 5 | 2015 |
| England | 100* | 56 | 4 | 7 | 2018 |
David Warner
This Australian born left-hand batsman has scored many centuries in International Test, One day and T20 formats for his national side, Australian cricket team. So far, Warner has scored 23 Test 100s, 17 ODI 100s and 1 T20I hundred. David Warner has scored totally three T20 hundred, his top score in T20 cricket match is 126 against Kolkata Knight Riders IPL team which was happened in IPL 2017. In that match, Warner has faced just 59 balls and he has hit 8 sixes and ten fours with a strike rate of 213. Considering Warner’s cricket firm in the T20 format and his position in the team order, Warner may hit a double century in future when he gets chances to face enough overs.
David Warner’s T20 Records
| Against | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 135* | 69 | 11 | 8 | 2011 |
| KKR | 126 | 59 | 10 | 8 | 2017 |
| RCB | 123* | 68 | 6 | 11 | 2011 |
Shimron Hetmyer
Shimron Hetmyer, the new star in T20 and ODI format. No-one will forget his recent century against India in the first one day international in Chennai. In that match, Hetmyer took the West Indies team single-handedly to victory. Totally, he has scored 5 centuries in One Day International cricket matches which include centuries against UAE, India and England. Though Hetmyer did not score any 100s in the T20 format, considering his hitting and his age, definitely Hetmyer will score double centuries in future in the T20 format of cricket if he was given chances to play on the right place.
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Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle
