ICC Men's T20 World Cup
T20 World Cup 2012: most runs, most wickets and results
Data through 7 October 2012Last updated 7 October 2012
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2012 had 25 matches in the data, from 18 Sep 2012 to 7 Oct 2012. West Indies won the final: West Indies won by 36 runs. Shane Watson (Australia) scored the most runs, 249 in 6 innings at a strike rate of 150.0. Ajantha Mendis took the most wickets, 15 at an economy rate of 6.12.
Matches
25
18 Sep 2012 – 7 Oct 2012
Champion
West Indies
won the final
Most runs
249
Shane Watson
Most wickets
15
Ajantha Mendis
T20 World Cup 2012 final
Sri Lanka 101 (18.4 ov)
West Indies 137/6 (20 ov)
West Indies won by 36 runs · 7 Oct 2012 · R Premadasa Stadium
Most runs in T20 World Cup 2012
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100 | 50 | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Watson | Australia | 6 | 249 | 49.80 | 150.0 | 72 | 0 | 3 | 15 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | Sri Lanka | 7 | 243 | 40.50 | 116.3 | 65* | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Marlon Samuels | West Indies | 6 | 230 | 38.33 | 132.9 | 78 | 0 | 3 | 15 |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | 6 | 222 | 44.40 | 150.0 | 75* | 0 | 3 | 16 |
| Brendon McCullum | New Zealand | 5 | 212 | 42.40 | 159.4 | 123 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | Sri Lanka | 7 | 179 | 25.57 | 120.9 | 76 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 7 | 170 | 28.33 | 126.9 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | Pakistan | 6 | 164 | 27.33 | 98.2 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Michael Hussey | Australia | 5 | 155 | 77.50 | 123.0 | 54* | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Imran Nazir | Pakistan | 6 | 153 | 25.50 | 150.0 | 72 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Most wickets in T20 World Cup 2012
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajantha Mendis | Sri Lanka | 6 | 15 | 9.80 | 6.12 | 6/8 |
| Shane Watson | Australia | 6 | 11 | 16.00 | 7.33 | 3/26 |
| Mitchell Starc | Australia | 6 | 10 | 16.40 | 6.83 | 3/20 |
| Sunil Narine | West Indies | 7 | 9 | 15.44 | 5.64 | 3/9 |
| Saeed Ajmal | Pakistan | 6 | 9 | 18.11 | 6.79 | 4/30 |
| Ravi Rampaul | West Indies | 7 | 9 | 21.00 | 7.93 | 3/16 |
| Tim Southee | New Zealand | 5 | 8 | 18.00 | 8.00 | 3/16 |
| Lasith Malinga | Sri Lanka | 7 | 8 | 25.88 | 8.45 | 5/31 |
| Jacques Kallis | South Africa | 5 | 7 | 10.43 | 6.64 | 4/15 |
| Steven Finn | England | 4 | 7 | 14.14 | 6.19 | 3/16 |
Most sixes
Best bowling figures
- Ajantha Mendis v Zimbabwe6/8
- Lasith Malinga v England5/31
- Harbhajan Singh v England4/12
- Ajantha Mendis v West Indies4/12
- Jacques Kallis v Zimbabwe4/15
Highest team totals
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 205/4 | 20 | Australia | 5 Oct 2012 | Won |
| New Zealand | 191/3 | 20 | Bangladesh | 21 Sep 2012 | Won |
| West Indies | 191/8 | 20 | Australia | 22 Sep 2012 | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 182/4 | 20 | Zimbabwe | 18 Sep 2012 | Won |
| West Indies | 179/5 | 20 | England | 27 Sep 2012 | Won |
Team win–loss record
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Tied/NR/drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| India | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| West Indies | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| South Africa | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| England | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Ireland | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
All T20 World Cup 2012 results
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2012 | Sri Lanka 182/4 (20 ov) Zimbabwe 100 (17.3 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 82 runs | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium |
| 19 Sep 2012 | Australia 125/3 (15.1 ov) Ireland 123/7 (20 ov) | Australia won by 7 wickets | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 20 Sep 2012 | South Africa 94/0 (12.4 ov) Zimbabwe 93/8 (20 ov) | South Africa won by 10 wickets | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium |
| 21 Sep 2012 | Bangladesh 132/8 (20 ov) New Zealand 191/3 (20 ov) | New Zealand won by 59 runs | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| 22 Sep 2012 | Sri Lanka 46/5 (7 ov) South Africa 78/4 (7 ov) | South Africa won by 32 runs | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium |
| 22 Sep 2012 | Australia 100/1 (9.1 ov) West Indies 191/8 (20 ov) | Australia won by 17 runs (D/L) | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 23 Sep 2012 | New Zealand 164/9 (20 ov) Pakistan 177/6 (20 ov) | Pakistan won by 13 runs | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| 23 Sep 2012 | England 80 (14.4 ov) India 170/4 (20 ov) | India won by 90 runs | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 24 Sep 2012 | Ireland 129/6 (19 ov) West Indies – | No result | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 25 Sep 2012 | Bangladesh 175/6 (20 ov) Pakistan 178/2 (18.4 ov) | Pakistan won by 8 wickets | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| 27 Sep 2012 | Sri Lanka 174/6 (20 ov) New Zealand 174/7 (20 ov) | Match tied (Sri Lanka won the Super Over) | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| 27 Sep 2012 | England 164/4 (20 ov) West Indies 179/5 (20 ov) | West Indies won by 15 runs | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| 28 Sep 2012 | Pakistan 136/8 (19.4 ov) South Africa 133/6 (20 ov) | Pakistan won by 2 wickets | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 28 Sep 2012 | Australia 141/1 (14.5 ov) India 140/7 (20 ov) | Australia won by 9 wickets | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 29 Sep 2012 | England 149/4 (18.5 ov) New Zealand 148/6 (20 ov) | England won by 6 wickets | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| 29 Sep 2012 | Sri Lanka 130/1 (15.2 ov) West Indies 129/5 (20 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| 30 Sep 2012 | Australia 147/2 (17.4 ov) South Africa 146/5 (20 ov) | Australia won by 8 wickets | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 30 Sep 2012 | India 129/2 (17 ov) Pakistan 128 (19.4 ov) | India won by 8 wickets | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 1 Oct 2012 | New Zealand 139/7 (20 ov) West Indies 139 (19.3 ov) | Match tied (West Indies won the Super Over) | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| 1 Oct 2012 | Sri Lanka 169/6 (20 ov) England 150/9 (20 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 19 runs | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| 2 Oct 2012 | Australia 117/7 (20 ov) Pakistan 149/6 (20 ov) | Pakistan won by 32 runs | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 2 Oct 2012 | India 152/6 (20 ov) South Africa 151 (19.5 ov) | India won by 1 run | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 4 Oct 2012 | Sri Lanka 139/4 (20 ov) Pakistan 123/7 (20 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 16 runs | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 5 Oct 2012 | Australia 131 (16.4 ov) West Indies 205/4 (20 ov) | West Indies won by 74 runs | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 7 Oct 2012 | Sri Lanka 101 (18.4 ov) West Indies 137/6 (20 ov) | West Indies won by 36 runs | R Premadasa Stadium |
Frequently asked questions
Who scored the most runs in T20 World Cup 2012?
Shane Watson (Australia) with 249 runs in 6 innings (average 49.80, highest 72).
Who took the most wickets in T20 World Cup 2012?
Ajantha Mendis (Sri Lanka) with 15 wickets (best 6/8, economy 6.12).
Who won T20 World Cup 2012?
West Indies. Final: West Indies won by 36 runs on 7 Oct 2012.
What was the highest team score in T20 World Cup 2012?
205/4 by West Indies against Australia on 5 Oct 2012.
Who hit the most sixes in T20 World Cup 2012?
Chris Gayle with 16 sixes.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.