This incredible record was set during the third match of the East Asia Cup 2024, which is currently being held in Hong Kong. The Japanese opening pair, who chose to bat after winning the toss, started the innings on the front foot and took the Chinese bowlers to the clean room. Japan captain Kendell Fleming scored an unbeaten 109 runs, including 11 sixes and three fours, while Rachan Lake scored a bold 134 runs, including 12 sixes and eight boundaries, in just 68 balls. did. Amid this turmoil, China's right-arm leg-break bowler Luo Shilin stood out with a record of 4-0, 28-0.
With this feat, Lachlan not only scored his first century in an international tournament, but also entered the top 10 for highest individual scores in T20Is, earning him a place in the record books.
In contrast, China made a comeback with a measly score of 78 in 20 overs, giving Japan an overwhelming victory by 180 runs. This is the team's largest points difference and equals the highest total in T20 cricket ever.