In the world of T20 cricket, power play overruns often set the tone of the match and recent statistics show that India There is still reason to cover this aspect compared to other international teams. Top five Highest power figures in T20 Internationals (T20Is). Emphasize that India need to keep pace to match the leading teams.
India’s best performance in power plays
- 82/1 and in Hyderabad, Bangladesh in October 2024
- 82/2 vs Scotland in Dubai, November 2021
India registered their joint-highest power-play score during the third T20I against Bangladesh at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday, October 12, 2024. In a dominant batting display, India equaled the all-time best powerplay score of 82 runs, a record. they previously faced Scotland during the T20 World Cup in 2021.
Despite losing opener Abhishek Sharma early, the pair Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav It boosted India to a strong start. At the end of the first six overs, India posted 82 for one, showing aggressive intent from the start.
Samson was an outstanding performer, smashing his first century in T20Is with a stunning 111 off just 47 balls. His innings was laced with fours and sixes, giving the Indian batting a much-needed boost. Skipper Suryakumar also played a crucial role, scoring a quickfire 75 off 35 balls before being dismissed.
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Top 5 highest power plays in T20Is
- Australia: 113/1 v Scotland at Edinburgh, September 2024
- South Africa: 102/0 vs West Indies Centurion, March 2023
- West India: 98/4 vs Sri Lanka at Coolidge, March 2021
- Ireland: 93/0 vs West Indies, St George’s, January 2020
- West India: 92/1 v Afghanistan at Gros Islet, June 2024
These totals showcase the explosive starts that teams like Australia and South Africa have been able to get in the innings and set a high benchmark for others.
