T20 World Cup 2026: Jacob Bethell goes past Virat Kohli to create unique Record

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In a thrilling high-stakes encounter at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 5, 2026, England's young sensation Jacob Bethell etched his name into T20 World Cup history by smashing the highest individual score in a knockout match of the tournament.

The 22-year-old left-hander unleashed a blistering 105 off just 48 balls during England's chase of a mammoth 254 set by India in the second semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

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His explosive innings, featuring eight fours and seven towering sixes at a strike rate of 218.75, briefly turned a seemingly impossible pursuit into a nail-biting contest. Bethell reached his century in a mere 45 deliveries, marking the second-fastest hundred in T20 World Cup history, trailing only New Zealand's Finn Allen's 33-ball ton from the previous day against South Africa.

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Coming in at No. 4 amid early wickets, Bethell took on India's formidable bowling attack, including Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, with fearless aggression. His knock included audacious shots that kept England alive deep into the innings, pushing the required rate within reach until the death overs.

Despite his heroics, England fell short by seven runs, finishing at 246/7, as India's disciplined bowling in the final stages sealed their victory and a spot in the final.

Bethell's 105 surpassed Allen's unbeaten 100* as the top individual score in men's T20 World Cup knockouts, highlighting his rapid rise. The youngster has etched his name in the history books for his gigantic batting effort, and has also gone past some legends of the game with his knock.

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