Rohit Sharma overtakes Virat Kohli, completes two records during INDvWI 1st T20I: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma continued his purple patch as the leader of the Indian side as he registered a comprehensive 68 runs victory against West Indies in the 1st T20I at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad. With the win, India climbs up in the three-match series by 1-0.



Sharma played a crucial knock while batting first against the Windies. He scored 64 runs from 44 deliveries on the surface where shot-making wasn?t easy. He kept his momentum running and scored a half-century with the help of seven boundaries and two glorious maximums.



Meanwhile, the Indian skipper also claimed two big records in the shortest format of cricket. Sharma reclaimed his crown of the highest run-getter in the Men?s T20I surpassing Martin Guptil, who was just 20 runs ahead of him.&nbsp;



Notably, earlier this week, Martin Guptil had surpassed Rohit Sharma, to become the individual with most runs in the T20Is. He scored 40 runs against Scotland to exceed the Indian leader, however, Sharma re-claimed his throne as he walked out to bat against West Indies on Friday.



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The Mumbai batter amassed a total of 3443 runs in 121 T20I innings in his career that began in 2007. Down below is the list of the current top five run-getters in the T20Is.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player</td><td>Total Runs in T20Is</td></tr><tr><td>Rohit Sharma</td><td>3443</td></tr><tr><td>Martin Guptil</td><td>3399</td></tr><tr><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>3308</td></tr><tr><td>Paul Stirling</td><td>2894</td></tr><tr><td>Aaron Finch</td><td>2855</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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To add icing to the cake, Rohit Sharma also overtook Virat Kohli on the list of most fifty-plus scores in the T20Is. The Indian skipper scored his 31st half-century in the last game against West Indies while Virat Kohli sits at 30 half-centuries. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are closely followed by Pakistan skipper Babar Azam with 27 half centuries and Australian batter David Warner and Aaron Finch with 23 and 22 fifties respectively.



Down below is the list of players with the most number of fifties in the T20Is.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player</td><td>Number of 50+ scores in T20Is</td></tr><tr><td>Rohit Sharma</td><td>31*</td></tr><tr><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>30*</td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam</td><td>27*</td></tr><tr><td>David Warner</td><td>23*</td></tr><tr><td>Martin Guptil</td><td>22*</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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Rohit Sharma overtakes Virat Kohli, completes two records during INDvWI 1st T20I

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There was all this commotion regarding the logistics issue at St. Kitts and the resultant late start of the 2nd T20I between India and West Indies. However, just three hours after the game, the chatter limited itself to just one phenomenon: Obed McCoy.



Lets me give those who missed the spell a live coverage of the McCoy masterclass and its preceding events.



The match referee is out for the toss and so are the captains of both the sides. Nicholas Pooran calls it right and chooses to bowl first, their 68-run loss in the previous game notwithstanding. But don't criticize the decision from the Caribbean skipper. The first delivery itself is enough to prove him right.



McCoy comes running in, bowls a chest-high delivery that takes off the pitch and takes Rohit Sharma ?who watches his outside edge balloon to backward point? with it.&nbsp;



The next five balls are all no less in quality as all Shreyas Iyer manages to do is defend them and save himself. The first over from Obed McCoy is a maiden.



McCoy returns to bowl the third over of the innings and he strikes again, this time removing an aggressive Suryakumar and reducing the Men in Blue to 2 for 17.&nbsp;Following this, Pooran decides to do Indian batsmen a favour and takes his strike-bowler off the attack for a long while.



Obed McCoy is introduced back into the attack only in the 17th over as India looks for their final flourish from Dinesh Karthik and Ravindra Jadeja. Sadly, McCoy denies it by slipping in an unrecognizable slower slot-ball. Tricked, Ravindra goes into his slog early and miscues it to Powell- who is patrolling the long-on fence.



18.1, McCoy sees Karthik winding up. He also knows that DK likes it pacey and full. Thus, he slips in a slower, length-delivery, which DK mistimes straight to short fine-leg.&nbsp;Two balls later, another slower one and another wicket as Ravichandran Ashwin ?striking it at 200? fails to escape Odean Smith at point. Fifer done.



But that isn't enough for Obed McCoy. The left-armer gives Bhuvneshwar Kumar a taste of his own medicine: a good-length normal-paced delivery around off stump. Result? BK follows DK to the dugout after feathering it to the Caribbean wicket-keeper.&nbsp;



That how it went. Obed started with a wicket, ended with a wicket, and bowled one of the greatest T20 international spells to finish 6 for 17. He also bagged the Player of The Match, won his team the game, and created multiple records.



<h2>The best-ever T20I bowling figures against India, and much more</h2>



Here is a list of records that Obed McCoy owns after his unbelievable bowling performance-



<ol><li>Best-ever T20I figures against India: The previous best bowling performance versus India came from Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga. However, McCoy's 6 for 17 has outshone it by two wickets. Hasaranga's figures read 4 for 9.</li></ol>



<ol start="2"><li>Best-ever T20I figures for West Indies: The Man of The Match winning spell from Obed McCoy is now the best one in West Indies' cricket T20I history, beating Keemo Paul's 5 for 15 against Bangladesh in 2018.</li></ol>



<ol start="3"><li>First-ever West Indies bowler to take a T20 international six-for.&nbsp;</li></ol>



<ol start="4"><li>First-ever bowler to take a T20I five-for against India.</li></ol>

Obed McCoy 6 for 17 in 2nd T20 match against India

Obed McCoy takes the first-ever five-for against India in T20 internationals history

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Top 3 T20I six hitters of India: T20 cricket right since the day it has been brought into the international circle has been majorly a highly intense format of game. Fans and cricket analytics have loved it more than any other format and the reason is pretty much clear isn't it? The high scores and incredible hitting from the several blistering batters all around the globe make it the most watched format in Cricket.&nbsp;



Good and quick scoring strokes are something which almost every team relies on while playing the shortest format of the game. It's the amount of quality big hitters in a team and their performances with the bat which determines how much of an impact the team can have throughout a particular match.&nbsp;



The Indian team also like other several nations has been blessed to have several big hitters in its side so over the past several years. Here's a list of the top3 Indian batsmen with the most sixes in T20 Internationals so far.&nbsp;



<h2>3. Suresh Raina (54 sixes)</h2>



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Suresh Raina who has been India's pillar in the middle order for several years during his career is third in the list. The left-hander explosive batsman who has won India several games all by himself in the shortest format has hit a total of 54 sixes in his T20I career. His sheer ability to find the fence with ease at will makes him an asset for whichever side he's playing for.&nbsp;



A lover of fearless cricket and attacking approach with the bat in hand Suresh Raina has been of great service while batting down the order especially amassing runs in the death overs. He was also the first Indian to notch up a century in T20Is for Indian back in 2010.



<h2>2. Yuvraj Singh (74 sixes)</h2>



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Yuvraj Singh is second on the list of leading six hitters for India in T20 Internationals. The left-handed big-hitting batsman right since the early stages of his career had earned a name for his effortless big hitting and quick scoring strokes in all parts of the ground.&nbsp;



However, it was in the 2007 T20I world cup when the world saw Yuvraj's six-hitting abilities at their peak when the 26-year-old smashed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_Broad">Stuart Broad</a> for 6 sixes in an over. Yuvraj has hit a total of 74 sixes in his T20 international career and remains to be one of the greats not only in India but also around the world to have played the game's 20-over format.&nbsp;



<h2>1. Rohit Sharma (75 sixes)</h2>



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India's leading six-hitter in T20 Internationals is none other than the newly appointed captain, Rohit Sharma. Rohit Sharma who initiated an incredible turnaround in his career right from the day he began to open the innings has proved his worth with the bat on numerous occasions for the Indian team.&nbsp;



The right-hand batsman has achieved several records for his side in the T20Is. He is the player with the most centuries in the men's T20 Internationals with 4 centuries in his career so far. However, another significant record that he has achieved is through his effortless six-hitting ability over the years.&nbsp;



The 35-year-old has smashed a total of 75 sixes so far in his career. The number is surely going to go higher with time since Rohit is the only active player on this list right now.&nbsp;



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Top 3 Six Hitters for India in T20 Internationals so far

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Home Side England (ENG) are set to lock horns against Ashes-Rivals Australia in the first T20i of the three-match T20 International series at Southampton's Rose Bowl Stadium on Wednesday, 11th of September.&nbsp;



The Aussies are entering the series on the back of a comfortable 3-0 series whitewash over Scotland while England on the other hand won the three-match test series against Sri Lanka by a margin of 2-1 but their defeat in the third test match has significantly shifted away the momentum.&nbsp;



Before the 2024 T20 World Cup, the Kangaroos had whitewashed New Zealand by a margin of 3-0 in the three-match T20 International series and they were expected to perform well in the T20 World Cup. However, they had a Forgettable T20 World Cup campaign as they got knocked out in the super eight stage after suffering a shocking defeat versus Afghanistan by 21 runs.&nbsp;



But things have improved since then and the 2021 T20 World Cup winners have returned to their winning groove.&nbsp;



England on the other hand have played many dull white-ball matches which have raised questions about their chances of winning the series against their rivals. The Three Lions played two T20 International series before the 2024 T20 World Cup and lost 3-1 versus the West Indies but they secured a 2-0 win against Pakistan.&nbsp;



In the recently concluded T20 World Cup, things didn't go according to plan for the Three Lions and they crashed out of the tournament after losing to India in the semi finals. England haven't played a T20i match since then and they will be looking to get back to winning ways in the shortest format of the game by winning against their fierce rivals.?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">England vs Australia 1st T20 International: Match Details</h2>



Tour: Australia?s tour of England



Match: England vs Australia, First T20I



Date and Time: 11 September, 2024, 23:00 PM&nbsp;



Venue: Rose Bowl Stadium, Southampton



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">England vs Australia 1st T20 International: Pitch Report of Southampton's Rose Bowl Stadium</h2>



The pitch of Southampton's Rose Bowl Stadium is known to favour batters and the average first-inning score at this ground is 172 runs. This does not mean the chasing team will not have any kind of advantages.&nbsp;



The pitch offers the same amount of support to the chasing side as well as the&nbsp; deck remains the same for the majority part of the match. The Aussies managed to score 248 runs at this very venue against England back in 2013 and that score still remains the highest one scored by any team at this ground.&nbsp;



In terms of bowling, the seamers will make the new ball talk with early-swing in the first six overs and as the game progresses, the spinners will have a big say as well. The weather is expected to be overcast with just a 13% chance of rain.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">England vs Australia 1st T20i International: Head to Head records in T20I?s of both the teams</h2>



The two Ashes-Rivals have faced each other 24 times in the shortest format of the game and out of these 24 matches, the Aussies have reigned supreme on 11 occasions while England have won 11 times as well. Two encounters got washed-out due to constant rainfall.&nbsp;



England won: 11



Australia won: 11



No-Result: 2



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Best players of the first T20 International between England and Australia (Predicted)&nbsp;</h2>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Best Batter (Predicted): Travis Head</h4>



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Australia?s star batter Travis Head is in outstanding form and he was at his best in the first T20I versus Scotland as the southpaw scored 80 runs off just 25 deliveries and helped his side get over the line comfortably. His inning consisted of 12 fours and five sixes and he remained not-out with a strike-rate of 320 next to his name.&nbsp;



Thus, the Kangaroos will be hoping that the 30 year old continues to remain in good Nick with the bat and help them win against England in the first T20 International.&nbsp;



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Best Bowler (Predicted): Sean Abbott</h4>



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32 year old right-arm fast bowler Sean Abbott is regarded as one of the most underrated bowlers in the Australian setup. He's the highest wicket taker in the history of the Big Bash with 165 scalps next to his name and he's a really skillful bowler.&nbsp;



But, he's very unlucky that the likes of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazelwood and Mitchell Starc are playing Cricket for the Aussies at the same-time as him or else he would have played many matches for his side.&nbsp;



Abbott was Australia's joint-highest wicket taker against Scotland with six scalps and leg spinner Adam Zampa was the only bowler to bowl more overs in the three-match series than his 10 overs.?



The conditions of Southampton's Rose Bowl Stadium will suit Sean's bowling and he will be the one to watch out for.?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Today's match prediction between England and Australia: </h2>



The team which elects to bat first will win the game.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Scenario number one</h2>



Australia win the toss and elect to bat first



Powerplay Score - 55 to 65 runs



First-Inning Score - 195 to 200 runs



Australia win the game



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Scenario number two</h2>



England win the toss and elect to bat first



Powerplay Score - 60 to 70 runs



First Inning Score - 185 to 190 runs



England win the game



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England vs Australia 1st T20i: Who will win the first match of the series?

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In what promises to be a really fascinating and exciting encounter, Ashes-Rivals England and Australia are set to lock horns against each other in the second T20 International match of the three-game Twenty-Twenty series. The Mighty Aussies are ahead in the series by 1-0, having won against the Three Lions in the first match of the series.&nbsp;



In the previous game, opening batter Travis Head's explosive-batting and his team's exceptionally good bowling display helped the tourists secure a 28-run victory. England, under the leadership of Phil Salt, struggled to get going and weren't able to find their rhythm.&nbsp;



The second game will be a must-win one for the Phil Salt-led team and if they end up on the losing side in that game, then the Kangao will gain an unattainable lead and they will run away with the series comfortably.&nbsp;



The second match will take place on the 13th of September at the Sophia Gardens Cricket Stadium of Cardiff. The game will commence at 11:00 PM IST.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ENG vs AUS 2nd T20I: Previews of both the teams</h2>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">England</h4>



England had a really good game with the ba as they managed to keep Australia below 200 runs with Jofra Archer and Saqib Mahmood playing a key role with the ball in the death overs.&nbsp;



But with the bat, except Sam Curran and Liam Livingstone, the other English batters were not able to perform according to expectations.&nbsp;



Livingstone was his team's top run getter with the bat and he was England?s highest wicket-taker as well.



The duo of Saqib Mahmood and Adil Rashid bowled well as well, but left arm pacer Reece Topley had a really bad day with the ball for the Three Lions, only being handed one over in which he gave away 15 runs.&nbsp;



Sam Curran, on the other hand, wasn't that great either as Travis Head smacked him for 30 runs in his initial over but he made a good comeback by picking up a wicket in the death overs.&nbsp;



Reece Topley might get dropped in favour of Josh Hull or John Turner for the next game while Dan Mousely can also be given a chance to shine at the expense of Jacob Bethell or Sam Curran.&nbsp;



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Probable Playing 11 for the second T20 International: </h5>



Phil Salt (Captain), Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell / Dan Mousely, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, John Turner / Josh Hull and Saqib Mahmood.&nbsp;



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Australia</h4>



Matt Short opening the inning ahead of hard-hitting opener Jake-Fraser-McGurk took a lot of people by surprise, but his inning of 41 runs will ensure that he keeps his place in the playing 11 for the remaining-encounters of the series.



Fast Bowler Xavier Bartlett limped his way off the ground after picking up an injury in the middle of his over so one of Aaron Hardie, Riley Meredith or Ben Dwarshius will be battling against each other for Bartlett?s spot in the playing 11.



Fast Bowler Xavier Bartlett limped his way off the ground after picking up an injury in the middle of his over so one of Aaron Hardie, Riley Meredith or Ben Dwarshius will be battling against each other for Bartlett?s spot in the playing 11.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Probable Playing 11 for the second T20 International:</h4>



Matt Short, Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Tim David, Riley Meredith / Ben Dwarshius, Josh Hazelwood and Adam Zampa.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ENG vs AUS 2nd T20I: Pitch Report of Sophia Gardens Cricket Stadium, Cardiff</h2>



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The surface of the Sophia Gardens Stadium offers lively bounce and pace in the initial phase of the inning, providing a really good platform for the pacers to create an early and instant impact.&nbsp;



As the game progresses, the surface of the ground starts to get flat, becoming more and more favourable for the batsmen.



Spinners get limited help in the first inning but from the second inning onwards, the pitch becomes drier and drier, which allows the slow bowlers to grip the ball more and that shifts the game in the favour of the defending team.&nbsp;



The toss-winning captain should opt to bat first at this iconic stadium.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ENG vs AUS 2nd T20I: Where to watch the game in India?&nbsp;</h2>



The second T20 International between England and Australia and the third and final match of the series as well will be available to watch on the Sony Sports 5 channel on television while the fans of both the teams can also watch the live action of the game on the application &amp; website of Sony Liv. 



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For More Information, visit the official website of <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icc-cricket.com/">ICC</a>.

ENG vs AUS 2nd T20I: Preview, Playing 11's and live streaming details

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LSG vs DC Pitch Report : Weather Forecast, Playing XI, Head-to-Head Stats - Will Delhi Knock LSG Out of Playoffs and Secure Their Spot? Find Out Who Might Win Today!

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(22 April) Whether it is home or not, the Gujarat Titans are on a golden run this year! Even without the biggest names, they are ruling the IPL points Table and easily bossing over teams.

Latest Updated IPL Points Table 2025 After GT Crushing KKR at Their Home! Check Orange Cap and Purple Cap Holders!

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Gujarat Titans (GT) clinched their sixth win, solidifying their lead atop the table with a clinical performance against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). GT's top order, led by Shubman Gill's 90, Sai Sudharsan's half-century, and Jos Buttler's unbeaten 41, powered them past 200. KKR, opting to bowl, couldn't break through early and crumbled in their chase, suffering their fifth loss. Mohammed Siraj struck first, and spinners Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, and Washington Sundar, along with Prasidh Krishna, dismantled KKR's batting. Despite Ajinkya Rahane's half-century, KKR's lineup faltered, with GT's sharp fielding sealing a dominant victory.

Gill scored 90, then bowlers wreaked havoc, expensive players took KKR down; Gujarat won by 39 runs

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India finally announced the contract list for the next season.

Full list of players added and terminated from BCCI's central contract list

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Struggling KKR (3 wins in 7 matches) face table-toppers GT (5 wins in 7 matches) at Eden Gardens. KKR's batting has been inconsistent, with Rahane, de Kock and others failing to chase even modest totals, while their bowlers have performed well. GT, led by in-form Shubman Gill, have been dominant with strong contributions from Buttler, Sudarshan and their bowling attack. The Eden Gardens pitch, initially a point of controversy, is now more spin-friendly but should still allow competitive scores around 180-190. GT have won 2 of their 4 past meetings against KKR.

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