Cricket
England captain Harry Brook believes this edition may see the first 300+ team score in T20 World Cup history
Brook says several Indian grounds have rapid outfields and short boundaries, creating perfect conditions for high scores and batters are ready for it
Though teams have crossed 300 in T20 Internationals before, it’s never happened at a T20 World Cup and Brook thinks that could change in 2026
Grounds in India and Sri Lanka, combined with flatter pitches and aggressive batting mindsets, could tilt the balance toward batters dominating bowlers
Brook and other leaders say batters today aim to be fearless, targeting big shots and high totals, putting pressure on bowlers to adapt
As the T20 World Cup gets underway, fans can expect explosive batting performances and perhaps record-breaking totals for the first time in the tournament’s history