Will Jacks Shatters T20 World Cup Records Despite England's Exit

In the T20 World Cup 2026, Will Jacks delivered an exceptional performance, scoring 226 runs and setting a new record for the most runs by a batsman at No. 6 or lower. Despite his efforts, England was eliminated in the semifinals by India, who will now face New Zealand in the final. Jacks' contributions with both bat and ball were pivotal in England's journey, making his record-breaking achievement even more remarkable amidst the team's exit.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 6, 2026, 10:33 IST

Will Jacks' Remarkable Performance

Will Jacks showcased an impressive performance during the T20 World Cup 2026, stepping in as a finisher and playing a pivotal role in England's victories during challenging matches. He also contributed significantly with the ball, claiming nine wickets throughout the tournament, which was crucial for England's journey to the semifinals. In the semifinal against India, Jacks scored 35 runs off 20 balls and formed a solid 77-run partnership with Jacob Bethell. Unfortunately, his innings ended with a spectacular catch by Axar Patel. Bethell managed to score a century, but England ultimately fell short by seven runs in their chase of 254 runs, leading to their exit from the tournament.

Historic Achievement for Will Jacks

Will Jacks Creates History

Jacks' outstanding performance led him to set a remarkable record, amassing 226 runs in the tournament. He surpassed the previous record for the most runs scored by a batsman batting at No. 6 or lower in a T20 World Cup edition, which was held by Misbah ul Haq, who scored 218 runs in the 2007 tournament.

Batsman	Runs	Edition
Will Jacks	226	2026
Mishbah Ul Haq	218	2007
Cameron White	175	2010
Michael Hussey	171	2010
Sam Curran	167	2026

India Advances to Final Against New Zealand

England Bows Out, India Set Up Title Clash With New Zealand

India's victory has secured their place in the T20 World Cup final for the second consecutive time, where they will compete against New Zealand. Although the Men in Blue struggled initially in the tournament, they appear to have regained their form. On the other hand, England performed admirably, winning all three of their Super 8 matches and putting up a strong fight against India in the semifinal, but ultimately fell short after India set a formidable target.