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Josh Inglis Hits Record-Breaking T20I Century in AUS vs SCO Match

On September 6, in the second T20I match against Scotland in Edinburgh, Australia's Josh ...

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:03 PM

On September 6, in the second T20I match against Scotland in Edinburgh, Australia's Josh Inglis made history by smashing a remarkable 43-ball hundred. This incredible feat marked the fastest T20I century by an Australian batsman.

Scotland, choosing to bowl first, began with a strong performance as Bradley Currie took two early wickets, including the crucial dismissal of Travis Head for a golden duck. However, Josh Inglis and Cameron Green forged a 92-run partnership that steadied Australia’s innings. Inglis, the primary aggressor, launched a fierce attack from the outset, while Green provided solid support. Although Currie managed to break their stand, Inglis persisted in his aggressive approach against the Scottish bowlers.

Inglis delivered a remarkable performance, reaching his second T20I century in just 43 balls and setting a new record for the fastest T20I hundred by an Australian. His explosive and precise hitting thrilled the audience, and his celebratory bat raise was a highlight of the innings. Despite his eventual dismissal, Inglis’ explosive innings was crucial in guiding Australia to a formidable total of 196/6 in their 20 overs.

Bradley Currie was the star bowler for Scotland, but even then, Australia marched on towards the 200-run mark. Tim David provided a quick cameo in the last over to make sure that Australia sets up a tough target of 196.

Fastest T20I Hundreds for Australia (by balls faced):
43 balls – Josh Inglis vs Scotland, Edinburgh, 2024
47 balls – Aaron Finch vs England, Southampton, 2013
47 balls – Josh Inglis vs India, Visakhapatnam, 2023
47 balls – Glenn Maxwell vs India, Guwahati, 2023
49 balls – Glenn Maxwell vs Sri Lanka, Pallekele, 2016

The hosts pleased themselves with death bowling as they never allowed Australia to go past a possible 210 or 220 when they were 144/3 in 14 overs. Inglis, meanwhile, recorded the fastest T20I century by an Australian, beating the previous bests of Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell.

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