Top 3 Record-Breaking Innings by Left-Handed Cricketers

Watching left-handed players ruling the game is something that pleases the eyes of fans a lot. Whenever left-handers perform exceptionally, it becomes one of the best moments to recall for cricket fans. Whether you talk about Matthew Hayden ending up as the leading run-getter in the 2007 World Cup or Shaheen Afridi’s extraordinary T20 World Cup 2021 spell against India, these moments fill the hearts of genuine cricket supporters with pleasure.

In the history of this beautiful sport, several left-handers came and succeeded in putting up impressive shows with the bat or ball. Matthew Hayden, Sanath Jayasuriya, Sourav Ganguly, Chaminda Vaas, Mitchell Johnson, Wasim Akram, and many left-handed icons have succeeded in mesmerizing the fans with their impeccable skills. On the occasion of International Lefthanders Day (August 13), it’s the best time to recount some of the records held by the left-handed stalwarts of the sport.

Here are the top 3 records made by left-handed cricketers-

3. Adam Gilchrist notches up the highest individual score in a World Cup final (149)

Adam Gilchrist was the best batter of his time and riding on his marvellous batting and wicketkeeping talent, Australia won a lot of games. In the same vein, during the 2007 ODI World Cup, Australia continued their aggressive brand of cricket replicating their sublime run of the 2003 World Cup edition and qualified for the final by remaining unbeatable throughout the competition.

In the tournament, everything was going perfectly from Australia’s point of view except for Gilchrist’s form. Interestingly enough, captain Ricky Ponting didn’t lose his faith in the wicketkeeper batter and included him in Australia’s playing XI for the grand final game at the Kensington Oval, in Barbados.

Playing the summit clash, Gilchrist came heavily on Sri Lanka bowlers and produced a magnificent knock of 149 runs from his bat. In the rain-curtailed game, the Aussies amassed 281 runs in just 38 overs with the help of the veteran’s massive innings. Consequently, Australia vanquished Sri Lanka by 53 runs via DLS (Duckworth-Lewis) method and became the world champions for the record fourth time. Gilchrist’s batting efforts earned him the Player of the Match award. It is worth mentioning that Adam Gilchrist's knock against Sri Lanka is the highest individual score in the history of the ODI World Cup finals to date.