5 highest powerplay totals in T20Is
It is evident that T20 cricket has truly been a batsman’s game over the decade. The batters have well and truly dominated the bowlers like a hot knife through butter. The powerplay overs provided a platform for the batters to express themselves.
Teams are now more inclined to take calculated risks early on, paving the way for thrilling and high-scoring starts. On the other hand, the bowlers have often found it tough to trouble the batters, especially in the powerplay overs. The shortest format has well and truly revolutionized cricket.
The cricket fraternity has witnessed batsmen hitting a flurry of fours and maximums. At times, some teams have taken their batting to the highest level possible to accomplish more runs in the powerplay overs and let’s take a glimpse at the five highest powerplay totals in T20Is.
1. Australia vs Scotland – 113/1 (Edinburgh, 2024)
Australian national cricket team can take pride in the fact that they are the only team to win ICC titles of all three formats. The Aussies etched their name into the record books for setting the record for the highest powerplay score in T20 internationals. They accomplished the feat against Scotland in Edinburgh very recently in 2024.
They scored a jaw-dropping 113 runs for the loss of just one wicket in the first 6 overs, with their openers unleashing a flurry of boundaries and sixes. Travis Head (73 off 22) and Mitchell Marsh (39 off 11) batted superbly well and took the bowling attack to the cleaners. The Scottish bowlers had no answer to Australia’s relentless attack, which set the tone for the rest of the match.
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