Top Ten Iconic Performances in T20 World Cup History

1. Carlos Brathwaite (West Indies) - 2016 Final
Brathwaite's four consecutive sixes in the final over against England secured West Indies' second T20 World Cup title, creating an unforgettable climax.
2. Yuvraj Singh (India) - 2007 vs England
Yuvraj hit six sixes in an over off Stuart Broad, reaching a 12-ball half-century, the fastest in T20I history, during the inaugural T20 World Cup.
3. Marlon Samuels (West Indies) - 2012 Final
Samuels scored a crucial 78 runs off 56 balls against Sri Lanka in a low-scoring final, leading West Indies to their first T20 World Cup victory.
4. Virat Kohli (India) - 2016 vs Australia
Kohli's unbeaten 82 off 51 balls in a must-win game against Australia is considered one of the best chases in T20 World Cup history.
5. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) - 2009 Semifinal and Final
Afridi's all-round performances, scoring 51* in the semifinal and 54* in the final, were instrumental in Pakistan's 2009 T20 World Cup win.
6. Ajantha Mendis (Sri Lanka) - 2012 vs Zimbabwe
Mendis took 6 wickets for just 8 runs, the best bowling figures in T20 World Cup history, dismantling Zimbabwe's batting lineup.
7. Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 2012 vs Australia
Gayle's explosive 75 off 41 balls in the semifinal set up a massive total, leading to a comprehensive victory over Australia.
8. Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) - 2014 Final
Malinga's exceptional death bowling, taking 2 for 27, helped Sri Lanka restrict India and win their maiden T20 World Cup.
9. Kevin Pietersen (England) - 2010 Tournament
Pietersen's consistent performances throughout the 2010 T20 World Cup, scoring 248 runs at an average of 62, were key to England's first ICC trophy.
10. Michael Hussey (Australia) - 2010 Semifinal
Hussey's miraculous 60* off 24 balls against Pakistan, including 18 runs in the final over, led Australia to an improbable victory and into the final.