Most runs via boundaries in an innings of ICC World T20

It would be fun all around when the 2021 ICC World T20 gets underway from Sunday. As fans await a run-fest, accompanied by boundaries, we look at the most runs scored via boundaries in an innings.

First Published Oct 16, 2021, 5:21 PM IST | Last Updated Oct 16, 2021, 5:21 PM IST

The ICC World T20 is the only Twenty20 International tournament that keeps the global cricketing fans on their toes. With a run-fest expected, accompanied by boundaries, fans hope to enjoy it to the fullest when the competition gets underway from Sunday, involving 16 teams.

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When it comes to scoring runs in T20 cricket, boundaries happen to be the most critical element. Be it fours or sixes, scoring boundaries help the side post mammoth total, keeping it in advantage.

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However, do you know who holds the records for scoring the most runs via boundaries in an innings? Incidentally, it is not the one who has scored the most runs in a match to date.

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Watch the video below to check out who is the record holder. Meanwhile, check out the top-ten batters to have hit the most sixes in the competition to date:

Chris Gayle (2007-2016): 60 in 26 innings
Yuvraj Singh (2007-2016): 33 in 28 innings
Shane Watson (2007-2016): 31 in 22 innings
AB de Villiers (2007-2016): 30 in 29 innings
Mahela Jayawardene (2007-2014): 25 in 31 innings
Dwayne Bravo (2007-2016): 24 in 25 innings
Rohit Sharma (2007-2016): 24 in 25 innings
JP Duminy (2007-2016): 23 in 23 innings
Ross Taylor (2007-2016): 23 in 25 innings
Marlon Samuels (2007-2016): 21 in 19 innings