Rahkeem Cornwall joins the list of cricketers with double centuries in T20s, all while playing in the Atlanta Open T20 League in 2022. Surprisingly, the other three known players with this feat are of Indian origin.
Rahkeem Cornwall joins elite list of double centurions in T20 cricket
Scoring a double century in T20 cricket is considered nearly impossible. With just 120 balls available for an entire team, the idea of one player reaching 200 runs seems out of reach. Yet, this remarkable achievement has been accomplished multiple times. The first to do so was Sagar Kulkarni, who reached the milestone in 2008.
While West Indies’ powerhouse Rahkeem Cornwall is the most recent global cricketer to score 200 runs in T20 cricket—achieving the feat in the Atlanta Open T20 League in 2022—the other three players on the list are all of Indian origin.
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Full List of Double Centuries in T20 Cricket
| Player | Runs | Balls | Team | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Alapatt | 200 | 75 | Octopals Cricket Club | 2024 |
| Rahkeem Cornwall | 205* | 77 | Atlanta Fire | 2022 |
| Subodh Bharti | 205* | 79 | Delhi XI New | 2021 |
| Sagar Kulkarni | 219 | 56 | Marina Club | 2008 |
Prince Alapatt smashes 200 in Kerala’s District League
Prince Alapatt is the most recent player to join the elite list, hitting an astonishing 200 runs in April 2024 during a match in the Thrissur District ‘B’ Division League between Octopals Cricket Club and Udbhav Sports Club. In his blistering innings, Alapatt hammered 23 fours and 15 sixes in just 75 balls, leading his team to a commanding 122-run victory.
Alapatt, a well-known name in Kerala’s local T20 circuit, also works as a cricket coach at Thrissur’s Devamatha Public School.
Rahkeem Cornwall’s powerful double century in Atlanta Open
Rahkeem Cornwall, a hard-hitting West Indies cricketer, stunned the cricketing world in 2022 by scoring 205* runs from 77 balls for Atlanta Fire in the US-based Atlanta Open T20 League. Cornwall’s innings included 17 fours and 22 sixes, registering an incredible strike rate of 266.23. Despite the Atlanta Open not being recognized by the ICC, Cornwall’s performance showcased his raw power and stamina.
Cornwall’s brilliance was complemented by Steven Taylor and Sami Aslam, who both added fifties to help Atlanta Fire post a towering total of 327/1. Their opponents, Square Drive, could only manage 154/8 in their 20 overs, leading to a massive 172-run victory for Atlanta Fire.
Sagar Kulkarni – The first to hit a T20 double century
Sagar Kulkarni became the first cricketer to score a double century in a T20 match back in 2008 while playing for Marina Club in Singapore. Kulkarni blasted 219 runs from just 56 balls, setting a high bar for the shorter format. His team went on to post 368/3 in 20 overs, securing a massive victory.
Subodh Bharti – The first Indian to hit a T20 double century
Delhi-based cricketer Subodh Bharti made history in 2021 by becoming the first Indian to hit a double century in T20 cricket. Playing for Delhi XI, Bharti scored 205* from 79 balls during an inter-club match against Simba. His stellar innings propelled Delhi XI to a total of 256/1, and they bowled out Simba for 199, claiming victory in the 18th over.
FAQs
Has any top international player scored a double century in T20 cricket?
Though cricket legends like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, and AB de Villiers have achieved incredible records, none have yet scored a double century in an official T20 match. However, given the evolving nature of the game, it seems only a matter of time before it happens.
Is Rahkeem Cornwall’s double century an official record?
Unfortunately, Cornwall’s record-setting performance in the Atlanta Open T20 League is not officially recognized by the ICC as the tournament isn’t a sanctioned event.
Will we see more double centuries in T20 cricket?
As the format continues to evolve and scoring rates increase, more double centuries in official T20 cricket seem likely in the future.
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