ICC World T20 2016: 10 records that were broken at the World T20

Tillakaratne Dilshan Sri Lanka cricket 2016 World T20

#5 – Highest World T20 run chase

England South Africa World T20 2016

In the 18th match of the World T20, when South Africa made the second highest total in the tournament's history by scoring 229/4 in 20 overs, it seemed like the result was a foregone conclusion. Brilliant fifties from Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock, and JP Duminy propelled the Proteas to a very demanding score on what was a batting paradise.

However, the England openers set their team on the right track, giving them a perfect start to what seemed an impossible chase. Despite losing a few quick wickets, England's innings was steered by the brilliant Joe Root who scored 83 off 44 balls to guide his team to the best ever chase in World T20 history. This was also the second highest total that was chased down in T20I history.

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