T20I RECORDS
Associate Nations Redefining Cricket History
THE NEW CRICKET FRONTIER
Since the ICC granted full T20I status to Associate members in 2018, cricket’s landscape has transformed. Emerging nations aren’t just participating—they’re shattering records and redefining possibilities in the shortest format.
RECORD-BREAKING FEATS
Unbeatable Streak
Spain’s cricket team achieved the impossible—14 consecutive victories in T20 Internationals, setting a new benchmark that surpassed established cricketing nations.
Defeated Teams
Over of the Century
Samoa’s Darius Visser unleashed pure carnage—39 runs in a single over—against Vanuatu, eclipsing records held by cricket legends like Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard.
Match Highlights
Six-Hitting Storm
Estonia’s Sahil Chauhan rewrote the power-hitting manual—18 sixes in a single innings against Cyprus, while also scoring the fastest T20I century (27 balls).
Records Broken
- Most sixes in an innings (18)
- Fastest T20I century (27b)
- 2nd fastest T20I fifty (12b)
Bowling Perfection
Malaysia’s Syazrul Idrus delivered a spell for the ages—7 wickets for 8 runs against China, becoming the first bowler to claim a seven-for in T20I history.
Match Impact
MORE RECORD-BREAKERS
Fastest Fifty
Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee needed just 9 deliveries against Mongolia, breaking Yuvraj Singh’s iconic record.
Highest Team Score
Zimbabwe’s run avalanche against Gambia included 27 sixes—a new world record.
Fastest Century
Estonia’s Chauhan set the new benchmark with a 27-ball hundred against Cyprus.
Debut Century
Canada’s Matthew Spoors scored 108* on debut, surpassing Ricky Ponting’s mark.
Bowling Accuracy
Canada’s Saad Bin Zafar delivered 4 consecutive maidens (4-4-0-2).
Youngest Player
Romania’s Marian Gherasim debuted at 14 years old, showing cricket’s expanding youth development.
THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL CRICKET
These extraordinary achievements mark just the beginning of Associate nations’ impact on world cricket. As infrastructure improves and talent pools deepen, we’re witnessing the dawn of a truly global cricket revolution.
Breaking Barriers
From Spain’s win streak to Estonia’s power hitting, Associate teams are proving they can compete at—and redefine—the highest levels of the game.
Global Growth
With Malawi boasting the highest career average and Romania fielding the youngest player, cricket’s future is more diverse than ever before.