This stormy batsman missed the historic double century in T20, broke the world record by becoming hit-wicket

By Samira Vishwas On May 12, 2026

Scoring a century in the shortest format of cricket i.e. T20 has now become a common thing, but ‘Double Century’ is still a peak which no one has been able to touch. Recently, a destructive batsman had come very close to this historical figure, but fate had other plans. After playing a brilliant inning of 172 runs, this player returned to the pavilion after being hit-wicket, which has created a stir in the cricket world.

The magical figure of ‘200’ was just a few steps away.

This batsman, who used to hit fours and sixes all around the field with his batting, broke the backs of the opposition bowlers. When he was playing on 172 runs, it seemed that the first double century in T20 cricket history would be scored today.

End of innings: Unfortunately, while attempting a shot, the batsman’s leg hit the stumps and he was out ‘hit-wicket’.
strike rate: His innings came at a strike rate of more than 250, which included more than a dozen sixes.

Chris Gayle’s record still intact

The record for the highest individual score in T20 cricket (combined league and international) is still in the name of ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle. Gayle scored unbeaten 175 runs against Pune Warriors in IPL 2013.

Had this batsman not been hit-wicket, not only would Gayle’s record of 175 runs have been broken, but the historic threshold of 200 runs would have also been crossed.
Currently, the record for the highest score in international T20 (T20I) is in the name of Australia’s Aaron Finch (172 runs).

Hit-Wicket: Cricket’s most ‘brutal’ outing

Being hit-wicket in cricket is considered the most disappointing thing for any batsman, especially when you are standing on the threshold of a world record. There is a lot of discussion on social media about the manner of this dismissal and the bad luck of the batsman. Sports experts believe that at the pace in which this player was batting, a double century was a matter of just 2-3 overs.

made an unwanted record

Even though he missed the double century, he has become the first batsman in the world to be hit-wicket at a score of 170+. This innings has given an indication for the future that the figure of 200 runs in T20 is no longer impossible.