Hamza Khan Smashes Second-Highest T20I Score in Historic Knock for Rwanda
Peshawar-born Rwanda batter Hamza Khan delivered one of the most extraordinary innings in Men’s T20 International history, scoring an unbeaten 164 against Ivory Coast in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier.
His performance immediately stood out as one of the greatest individual displays in the format.
Hamza played a dominant and fearless innings, staying unbeaten throughout and controlling the game from start to finish.
His aggressive intent and consistent boundary hitting put the opposition under constant pressure.
Hamza Khan scored his 164 not out off just 65 balls, showcasing explosive power hitting and exceptional timing. His innings included 9 fours and 15 sixes, achieving an outstanding strike rate of 252.30.
He dominated from the powerplay to the final overs, attacking both pace and spin with confidence. His ability to maintain momentum throughout the innings ensured Rwanda kept full control of the match.
His 15 sixes also placed him among the top T20I hitters, jointly ranking fourth for most sixes in a single innings, highlighting the scale of his attacking performance.
Hamza Khan’s unbeaten 164 now stands as the second-highest individual score in Men’s T20 International cricket history. Only Australia’s Aaron Finch, who scored 172 against Zimbabwe in 2018, remains ahead of him.
His innings also surpassed Afghanistan’s Hazratullah Zazai, who previously held a major record with 162 not out against Ireland in 2019. This places Hamza firmly among elite T20I batters.
The knock also helped Rwanda post a massive total of 288 for 2, which is one of the highest team scores in T20I cricket history.
Hamza Khan’s record-breaking innings was not an isolated performance, as he had already shown strong form earlier in the tournament. In Rwanda’s opening match, he scored an unbeaten 60 against Cameroon.
His consistent performances reflect his growing confidence and importance in Rwanda’s batting lineup. He has quickly become a key player in their T20 setup.
With such explosive form, Hamza is now being recognized as one of the most impactful batters in the Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier, capable of changing matches single-handedly.
Peshawar-born Rwanda batter Hamza Khan delivered one of the most extraordinary innings in Men’s T20 International history, scoring an unbeaten 164 against Ivory Coast in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier.
Peshawar-born Rwanda batter Hamza Khan delivered one of the most extraordinary innings in Men’s T20 International history, scoring an unbeaten 164 against Ivory Coast in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier.
His performance immediately stood out as one of the greatest individual displays in the format.
Hamza played a dominant and fearless innings, staying unbeaten throughout and controlling the game from start to finish.
His aggressive intent and consistent boundary hitting put the opposition under constant pressure.
Hamza Khan scored his 164 not out off just 65 balls, showcasing explosive power hitting and exceptional timing. His innings included 9 fours and 15 sixes, achieving an outstanding strike rate of 252.30.
He dominated from the powerplay to the final overs, attacking both pace and spin with confidence. His ability to maintain momentum throughout the innings ensured Rwanda kept full control of the match.
His 15 sixes also placed him among the top T20I hitters, jointly ranking fourth for most sixes in a single innings, highlighting the scale of his attacking performance.
Hamza Khan’s unbeaten 164 now stands as the second-highest individual score in Men’s T20 International cricket history. Only Australia’s Aaron Finch, who scored 172 against Zimbabwe in 2018, remains ahead of him.
His innings also surpassed Afghanistan’s Hazratullah Zazai, who previously held a major record with 162 not out against Ireland in 2019. This places Hamza firmly among elite T20I batters.
The knock also helped Rwanda post a massive total of 288 for 2, which is one of the highest team scores in T20I cricket history.
Hamza Khan’s record-breaking innings was not an isolated performance, as he had already shown strong form earlier in the tournament. In Rwanda’s opening match, he scored an unbeaten 60 against Cameroon.
His consistent performances reflect his growing confidence and importance in Rwanda’s batting lineup. He has quickly become a key player in their T20 setup.
With such explosive form, Hamza is now being recognized as one of the most impactful batters in the Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier, capable of changing matches single-handedly.
