Australia vs Scotland Match Features Record-Breaking T20I Century by Josh Inglis

Friday, 6 September 2024, 08:50

Australia vs Scotland saw an extraordinary display of talent as Josh Inglis smashed the fastest T20I century by an Australian in just 43 balls. This record-setting performance took place on September 6 at the Grange in Edinburgh, showcasing Inglis's remarkable skills as a wicketkeeper-batter. His achievement not only highlights his individual prowess but also contributes to Australia’s dominance in T20 cricket.
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Australia vs Scotland Match Features Record-Breaking T20I Century by Josh Inglis

Australia vs Scotland Match Highlights

In a thrilling match between Australia vs Scotland, Josh Inglis hit back-to-back sixes against Brad Curry in the 17th over to reach his second T20I century in only 43 balls. With this landmark achievement, Inglis broke the long-standing national record for the fastest T20I century.

Joint Fastest T20I Century by Wicket-Keeper Batter

The 29-year-old also equaled South African wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock's record for the fastest T20I century by a designated wicket-keeper. De Kock had set this record with a 43-ball century against West Indies in 2023.

First Century by an Australian Wicketkeeper-Batter

Inglis, who had previously scored a century against India in late 2023 while not being the designated wicket-keeper, became the first Australian wicketkeeper-batter to score a T20I century. He also scored the second-fastest fifty in Edinburgh, reaching 50 runs in just 20 balls.

Multiple Centuries by Australians in T20Is

  • Inglis is now only the third Australian, along with Maxwell and Finch, to score more than one century in T20 internationals.
  • His remarkable performances continue to pave the way for Australia's success in the T20 format.

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