Knockout matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup are always high-pressure games where only the best players shine. Over the years, a few batters have produced memorable innings in semi-finals and finals, scoring the highest individual totals in these critical matches.
Finn Allen – 100* vs South Africa (2026 Semi-final)
New Zealand opener Finn Allen smashed a memorable 100 not out off just 33 balls against South Africa in the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final. His aggressive innings became the highest score ever in a T20 World Cup Knockout Match.
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Tillakaratne Dilshan – 96* vs West Indies (2009 Semi-final)
Sri Lanka’s Tilakaratne Dilshan scored a brilliant 96 not out against the West Indies in the 2009 T20 World Cup semi-final. His explosive knock powered Sri Lanka into the final and stayed one of the highest knockout scores for several years.
Virat Kohli – 89* vs West Indies (2016 Semi-final)
Virat Kohli has scored a superb 89 not out in the 2016 T20 World Cup semi-final against the West Indies. His innings include smart strike rotation and powerful boundaries, keeping India competitive in a critical knockout contest.
Alex Hales – 86* vs India (2022 Semi-final)
England opener Alex Hales showed a dominant 86 not out against India in the 2022 semi-final. His fearless hitting and strong partnership assisted England in chasing the target simply and reaching the final of the tournament.
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Marlon Samuels – 85* vs England (2016 Final)
Marlon Samuels played a marvellous 85 not out in the 2016 T20 World Cup final against England. His calm and powerful innings anchored the West Indies’ chase and helped the team secure their second T20 World Cup title.