Alex Hales record: Alex Hales made history in the International League T20 2025 (ILT20) being played in Dubai. In the 13th match of the tournament between Desert Vipers and Dubai Capitals, Hales batted brilliantly and set a record that has stunned world cricket. Playing for Desert Vipers, Hales scored 34 runs off 31 balls in the match against Dubai Capitals, hitting two fours and two sixes. With this, Hales achieved a remarkable feat: he became only the second cricketer in the world to hit 2000 boundaries in T20 cricket.
Alex Hales Sets Record in T20 Cricket
Alex Hales now holds the record for hitting 2001 boundaries in T20 cricket. Chris Gayle remains the record-holder with 2188 boundaries, including 1056 sixes and 1132 fours. Hales has hit 540 sixes and 1461 fours in T20 cricket, making him one of the top players in this category.
Hales surpasses Rohit-Kohli
Among Indian cricketers, Rohit Sharma has hit 1594 boundaries in T20 cricket, while Virat Kohli has struck 1560 boundaries. Both players have announced their retirement from T20 cricket.
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Take a bow, Alex Hales!
He becomes only the second batter to enter theK Club!
2,001 boundaries in T20 cricket, only behind The Universe Boss Chris Gayle’s 2,188, is a statement of authority, aggression and dominance!
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— International League T20 (@ILT20Official) January 21, 2025
Hales’ World Record for Fours
Hales also holds the world record for the most fours in T20 cricket with 1461 fours. Over his 486-match career, Hales has made significant strides in the T20 format.
Vipers Suffer First Loss in ILT20
Despite Hales’ brilliant record, his team, Desert Vipers, faced their first loss in the ILT20 2025. The Vipers managed only 139 runs in their innings. In response, the Dubai Capitals chased down the target, with Afghan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib playing an unbeaten 78-run knock from 51 balls. The Capitals won by 6 wickets. It is worth noting that Hales has stepped away from international cricket, focusing on his career in various T20 leagues.