Quinton de Kock surpasses MS Dhoni with 32 dismissals:Scotland record highest T20 runs in WC history among associate nations; Day 3 records

Three matches were played in the T20 World Cup on Monday. South Africa’s wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock equalled MS Dhoni’s record for most dismissals in tournament history. Meanwhile, in batting, Scotland’s George Munsey became the top scorer for his team. In the tournament’s first match, Scotland delivered an impressive performance defeating Italy by 73 runs. In the second match, Zimbabwe recorded an easy 8-wicket victory over Oman. In the day’s third match, South Africa began their campaign by defeating Canada by 57 runs. Day 3, T20 WC, Top records First match – Scotland vs Italy 1. Scotland scored 200+ first time among associate nations in T20 WC Scotland created a new record in T20 World Cup history. Against Italy in Kolkata, the team scored 207 runs for 4 wickets, which is the first 200+ score by any Associate team. Previously, the highest total record was held by the USA (197/3 vs Canada, 2024). Associate teams are those teams that are not ICC full members. 2. Munsey’s most fifties for Scotland in T20 World Cup George Munsey now holds the record for most half-centuries for Scotland in T20 World Cup. He now has 3 fifties to his name. Brandon McMullen (2 fifties) and Richie Berrington (2 fifties) are jointly placed second in this list. George Munsey also holds the record for most catches in an innings for Scotland in T20 World Cup. He took 4 catches. Previously, this record was held by Kyle McLeod, who took 3 catches against Bangladesh in 2021. Second match – Zimbabwe vs Oman 1. Zimbabwe pacers took 9 wickets for the first time in T20 Zimbabwe’s fast bowlers took 9 wickets against Oman in Colombo. This is the first time Zimbabwe’s pace bowlers have taken 9 wickets in an innings in a T20 International. In this match, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani and Bradley Evans took 3 wickets each. 2. Brendon is Zimbabwe’s most successful wicketkeeper in T20 WC Brendon Taylor took 3 catches in the match against Oman. With this, he became Zimbabwe’s most successful wicketkeeper in T20 World Cup. He has taken 8 dismissals behind the wicket in 9 matches played in the tournament, which includes 7 catches and 1 stumping. Previously, he was tied with Chakabwa, who had sent 5 batsmen to the pavilion with 4 catches and 1 stumping in 8 matches. Mutumbami is at third position with 4 dismissals in 3 matches. SA Vs CAN Third match – South Africa vs Canada 1. Quinton de Kock equals MS Dhoni’s record In T20 World Cup history, Quinton de Kock has equalled MS Dhoni’s record for most dismissals as a wicketkeeper. De Kock matched Dhoni’s record in this list by taking his 32nd dismissal. Dhoni also has 32 dismissals registered in the T20 World Cup. 2. South Africa’s second-highest total in T20 WC South Africa has made their second-highest score in T20 World Cup history. The team scored 213 runs for 4 wickets against Canada in Ahmedabad, which is their second-highest total in the tournament. South Africa’s best score is 229/4, which they made against England at Wankhede Stadium in 2016.