SCO vs AUS: Fans celebrate as Josh Inglis hits fastest century by an Australian in 2nd T20I

Josh Inglis achieved a milestone in his cricket career by scoring a 43-ball century during the 2nd T20I of the three-match series against In Scotland for Australia.

Josh Inglis: He’s more of an Australian legend

Inglis put in a strong batting display, hitting seven fours and an equal number of sixes. Inglis’ innings was remarkable as he surpassed the records of the Australian greats Aaron Finch again Glenn Maxwellwho has scored T20I centuries in 47 balls apiece. Inglis’ fastest century marked Australia’s fastest century in T20 internationals.

Big bang at Grange Cricket Club against Scotland

In a match at the Grange Cricket Club, Edinburgh, Inglis made his way to 103 runs off just 49 balls. His innings produced seven boundaries and seven maximums. The explosive wicketkeeper-batter came to the crease with Australia struggling at 11/1 and quickly changed his form. Inglis made a partnership of 92 runs for the third wicket Cameron Greenwho contributed 36 runs. Inglis’ aggressive approach lit up the Edinburgh crowd as he raced to 28 runs from just 12 balls in the powerplay, with Australia reaching 55/2.

Reaching a milestone

Inglis brought up his fifty in 20 balls and reached his century in the 17th over, taking just 43 balls. Both his fifty and hundred were brought up by sixes, showing his powerful batting. Australia ended up posting a competitive total of 196/4. Inglis was dismissed in the 19th over Christopher Sole. Trying to lift the delivery after a length over the pitch, Inglis was caught at extra cover after the ball hit the top of his bat.

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A growing T20I career

Inglis’ century was reached at a strike rate of 210.20, adding another feather to his cap with his beautiful and powerful shot. In 23 T20I matches, Inglis has amassed 600 runs at an average of 31.57, with an impressive strike rate of 161.72. During his innings, he crossed the milestone of 50 fours in T20 internationals.

Before this, Inglis had registered a T20I century against it India. His latest knock took his tally to four T20 hundreds, matching his fifty-five in his T20 career. He has now amassed 3,211 runs at an average of over 29, with a highest strike rate of over 147. Inglis joins the list of Australian batsmen with the most T20I tons, joining Finch (2) and sitting just behind Maxwell, who has five T20I tons. in his name.

Here’s how fans reacted:

Josh Inglis has crossed 50 twice in T20Is. He went on to score centuries on both occasions. Amazing player – he has all the shots and can play well too. 👏#SCOvAUS pic.twitter.com/x1GJPBRUIE

– CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog) September 6, 2024

Josh Inglis becomes the first Australian men’s wicketkeeper to score a T20I century!

The previous top three points belonged to Matthew Wade. pic.twitter.com/h1sXniPfz5

— Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16) September 6, 2024

Josh Inglis kya aadhi ka name hai 🔥 50 in just 20 balls. #AUSvSCO

– Pragnesh Patel (@Pragnesh1935) September 6, 2024

Travis Head going out for a duck would have been a relief for Scotland! Little did they know, Josh Inglis was waiting to deliver a surprise package to them! Poor boys. 😭#AUSvSCO #SCOvAUS

– Sharon Solomon (@BSharan_6) September 6, 2024

Another low score for JFM ☹️
Travis Head’s golden duck 🦆
43 ball 💯 by Josh Inglis 👏
Also Tim David cameo of 17* off 7 💥

Australia end on 196-4 in 2nd T20I #SCOvAUS

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) September 6, 2024

GREAT BY JOSH INGLIS.🤯
– A hundred off just 43 balls by Inglis with 7 fours and 7 sixes. Champion of Australia’s batting unit.

#AUSvsSCO

— চান্তিগাদু লোকল 😎 (@Harsha_offll) September 6, 2024

It’s late, but Josh Inglis 👀 #SCOvAUS

– Davis Harrigan (Digi) 🦁 (@DeadlineDavis) September 6, 2024

Josh Inglis IS HIM. HE IS 🥵🤌

— Anu🚯 (@Anuphobia_007) September 6, 2024

Hundred in just 43 balls by Josh Inglis 🔥🔥#cricket #SCOvAUS #JoshInglis #australiacricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/LMR5u5fu8i

– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) September 6, 2024

A century for Australian wicket keeper Josh Inglis…!!!! 🔥🤯

A hundred 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 becomes the first Australian men’s wicketkeeper to score a T20I century!

The previous top three points belonged to Matthew Wade. pic.twitter.com/h1sXniPfz5

— Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16) September 6, 2024

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