Top 5 powerplay totals in T20Is: India still behind

In the world of T20 cricket, powerplay overs often set the tone for the game, and the latest statistics reveal that India I still have a thought on this compared to other international teams. The top five highest powerplay total in T20 Internationals (T20Is) to highlight India has to match the pace to match the leading teams.

India’s best performance in the powerplays

• 82/1 vs Bangladesh at Hyderabad, October 2024
• 82/2 vs Scotland in Dubai, November 2021

India registered their highest powerplay score during the third T20I against Bangladesh at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday, October 12, 2024. In a batting exhibition, India achieved their best ever powerplay score all 82 runs, a record. they have faced Scotland during the T20 World Cup in 2021.

Despite losing opener Abhishek Sharma early on, the pair of Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav it gave India a good start. At the end of the first six overs, India had posted 82 for one, showing their aggressive intent from the start.

Samson was the man of the match, scoring his maiden century in T20Is with 111 runs off just 47 balls. His knocks were accompanied by fours and sixes, giving India’s innings a much-needed boost. Skipper Suryakumar also played a key role, contributing to a quickfire 75 off 35 balls before being dismissed.

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Top 5 powerplay totals in T20Is

1. Australia: 113/1 vs Scotland in Edinburgh, September 2024
2. South Africa: 102/0 vs West Indies at Centurion, March 2023
3. The West Indies: 98/4 vs Sri Lanka at Coolidge, March 2021
4. Ireland: 93/0 vs West Indies at St George’s, January 2020
5. The West Indies: 92/1 vs Afghanistan at Gros Islet, June 2024

These totals show the huge starts that teams like Australia and South Africa have been able to achieve during their innings, setting a high benchmark for others.

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