Josh English achieved a landmark in his cricket career by smashing a sensational 43-ball century during the 2nd T20I of the three-match series against Scotland for Australia.
Josh Inglis: Surpassing Australian legends
Inglis put on an electrifying display of power hitting, hitting seven fours and an equal number of sixes. Inglis’s innings was remarkable as he surpassed the records of Australian seniors Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwellpreviously scored T20I centuries off 47 balls each. Inglis’ quick hundred marked him as the fastest century maker for Australia in T20 internationals.
An explosive knock against Scotland at Grange Cricket Club
In the match played at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh, Inglis made 103 runs off just 49 balls. His innings had seven boundaries and seven maximums. Explosive wicketkeeper-batsman Australia came to the crease struggling at 11/1 and quickly turned the tide in their favour. Forged a crucial 92-run partnership for the third wicket with Inglis Cameron GreenContributing 36 runs. Inglis’ aggressive approach lit up the Edinburgh crowd as he smashed 28 runs from just 12 balls in the power play as Australia reached 55/2.
Reach the stage
Inglis brought up his 50 off just 20 balls and reached his century in the 17th century off just 43 deliveries. Both his fifty and century came up with sixes, showcasing his dominant batting. Australia eventually posted a competitive total of 196/4. Inglis was dismissed on the 19th Christopher Sole. Attempting a length delivery over the pitch, Inglis was caught at extra cover after the ball hit the bat.
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Rising T20I career
English’s century was achieved at a strike rate of 210.20, adding another feather to his cap with his elegant and powerful batting. In 23 T20I matches, Inglis has amassed 600 runs at an average of 31.57 with an impressive strike rate of 161.72. During the innings, he crossed the milestone of 50 fours in T20 internationals.
Before that, Inglis had already registered a T20I century against him India. His latest knock took him to four T20 centuries in his T20 career, complete with 17 fifties. He has now amassed 3,211 runs at an average of 29 overs with an excellent strike rate of 147. Inglis joins an elite list of Australian batsmen with multiple T20I centuries, matching Finch (2) and sitting behind Maxwell with five T20I tons. in his name.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Josh Inglis crossed 50 twice in T20Is. He scored a century on both occasions. Great player – has all the shots and can play the spin well too. 👏#SCovAUS pic.twitter.com/x1GJPBRUIE
— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog) September 6, 2024
Josh Inglis became the first Australian male wicket-taker to score a T20I century!
The previous three highest scores belonged to Matthew Wade. pic.twitter.com/h1sXniPfz5
— We have a chance (@Oam_16) September 6, 2024
Josh Inglis kya aadhi ka naam hai 🔥 50 in just 20 balls. #AUSvSCO
-Pragnesh Patel (@Pragnesh1935) September 6, 2024
Travis Head getting out for a duck would be a sigh of relief for Scotland! Little did they know, Josh Inglis was waiting to present them with a surprise package! Poor boys. 😭#AUSvSCO #SCovAUS
— Sharon Solomon (@BSharan_6) September 6, 2024
Another low score for JFM ☹️
Golden duck for Travis Head 🦆
43 balls for Josh Inglis 💯 👏
And 17* discount Tim David cameo 7 💥Australia end at 196-4 in 2nd T20I #SCovAUS
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) September 6, 2024
HUNDRED JOSH ENGLISH.🤯
– A century by Inglis in just 43 balls with 7 fours and 7 sixes. A superstar of the Australian batting division.— Chantigadu Local 😎 (@Harsha_offll) September 6, 2024
Tune in late but Josh Inglis 👀 #SCovAUS
— Davis Harrigan (Digi) 🦁 (@DeadlineDavis) September 6, 2024
Josh Inglis He is. He is He🥵🤌
— Anu🚯 (@Anuphobia_007) September 6, 2024
Josh Inglis hundred in just 43 balls 🔥🔥#cricket #SCovAUS #JoshInglis #australiancricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/LMR5u5fu8i
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) September 6, 2024
Hundred for Australian wicket keeper Josh Inglis…!!!! 🔥🤯
A century in just 43 balls by Inglis with 7 fours and 7 sixes in the innings, What a terrific knock. 👊#JoshInglis #AUSvSCO #SCovAUS pic.twitter.com/UhhSrI8Bd7
— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) September 6, 2024
Josh Inglis became the first Australian male wicket-taker to score a T20I century!
The previous three highest scores belonged to Matthew Wade. pic.twitter.com/h1sXniPfz5
— We have a chance (@Oam_16) September 6, 2024
