In the cricket world, each and every batsman aims at scoring big and quick runs. There have been numerous players registering a splendid score that further led their team towards providing a tough competition to the oppositions. As the Big Bash League is all set to begin in the following weeks, here’s the mention of past highest individual scores:
- Glenn Maxwell (154* runs) vs Hobart Hurricanes in 2021-22
The only player in Big Bash League to have crossed the 150+ innings in Big Bash League is Glenn Maxwell. He is said to have scored such an astonishing innings in a match against the Hobart Hurricanes in the 2021-22 season. However, this excellent innings further led his team towards scoring the highest Big Bash League total of 273/2 in just 20 overs.
- Marcus Stoinis (147* runs) vs Sydney Sixers in 2020
The cricketer to bag the second position in this regard is Marcus Stoinis. He, however, managed to register 147 runs to his name in a match between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars. His incredible runs managed the team Melbourne Stars to score 219/1 in their first innings in that match during the 2020 season.
- Mathew Wade (130* runs) vs Adelaide Strikers in 2020
Mathew Wade is said to register the third highest score in the Big Bash Championship. It, however, took place in a competition between Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes, where the Hurricanes successfully added 203 runs for the first wicket, and also scored 217/1 in their 20 overs. According to reports, Wade made an unbeaten century and scored 130* off 61 balls, with 11 fours and seven sixes. He was also declared the “Man of the Match ” in that battle.
- Ben McDermott (127 runs) vs Melbourne Renegades in 2021
The spellbound century of Ben McDermott, in a match between Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes is placed in the fourth position. As per reports, he managed to register 127 runs out of 65 deliveries with nine fours and nine sixes. It was, moreover, considered his third career BBL century.
- D’Arcy Short (122* runs) vs Brisbane Heat in 2018
The player to achieve the fifth position is D’Arcy Short. Short managed to score a brilliant unbeaten century by scoring 122* off 69 balls with eight fours and eight sixes and helped his team to reach 179/4 in their 20 overs. However, it came in a match between the Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes in the 2018 season. Further, he bagged the title of “Man of the Match”.
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Team | Against | Venue | Date |
| Glenn Maxwell | 154* | 64 | 22 | 4 | Melbourne Stars | Hobart Hurricanes | Melbourne | 19 January, 2022 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 147* | 79 | 13 | 8 | Melbourne Stars | Sydney Sixers | Melbourne | 12 January, 2020 |
| Mathew Wade | 130* | 61 | 11 | 7 | Hobart Hurricanes | Adelaide Strikers | Adelaide | 26 January, 2020 |
| Ben McDermott | 127 | 65 | 9 | 9 | Hobart Hurricanes | Melbourne Renegades | Melbourne (Docklands) | 29 December, 2021 |
| D’Arcy Short | 122* | 69 | 8 | 8 | Hobart Hurricanes | Brisbane Heat | Brisbane | 10 January, 2018 |
| Luke Wright | 117 | 60 | 8 | 9 | Melbourne Stars | Hobart Hurricanes | Hobart | 9 January, 2012 |
| Jake Weatherald | 115 | 70 | 9 | 8 | Adelaide Strikers | Hobart Hurricanes | Adelaide | 4 February, 2018 |
| Colin Munro | 114 | 73 | 8 | 6 | Perth Scorchers | Adelaide Strikers | Sydney | 11 December, 2021 |
| Ben McDermott | 114 | 52 | 8 | 9 | Hobart Hurricanes | Melbourne Renegades | Melbourne (Docklands) | 12 January, 2017 |
| Callum Ferguson | 113* | 53 | 8 | 8 | Sydney Thunder | Perth Scorchers | Perth | 24 January 2019 |
With the dates of Big Bash tournament drawing closer, it will be interesting to know if the players can showcase their excellent form and score a brilliant unbeaten century this time. However, it is expected that those players will be able to register the maximum scores to their names.
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