Rovman Powell breaks Gayle's record [Source: @sumitaylor/X.com]
Rovman Powell etched his name in West Indies cricket history during the fourth T20I against Australia, overtaking the legendary Chris Gayle to become the team's second-highest run-scorer in the format.
Powell reached the milestone with a 22-ball 28 at Warner Park, finally finding rhythm after scores of 1, 12, and 9 in the series. His knock featured glimpses of his trademark power-hitting with two fours and two sixes.
Powell's 28 Against Australia Etches Name In Elite Board
Notably, Rovman Powell scored 1,925 runs in 99 T20Is, edging past Gayle's tally of 1,899 runs. Nicholas Pooran remains atop the list with 2,275 runs. The record now stands with Nicholas Pooran as Powell reaches to lead the record with approximately 300 runs behind.
Player
Matches
Runs
Average
Strike Rate
Nicholas Pooran
106
2275
26.14
136.39
Rovman Powell*
99
1925
25.66
141.44
Chris Gayle
79
1899
27.92
137.50
Evin Lewis
65
1782
29.70
154.28
Brandon King
67
1648
27.46
135.97
(Highest run-scorers for WI in T20I)
Windies Fail To Defend 200+ Total At Warner Park
Australia pulled off a thrilling three-wicket win over West Indies in a high-scoring T20I at Warner Park, successfully chasing down a stiff 206-run target.
Despite losing skipper Mitchell Marsh for a golden duck, Glenn Maxwell's explosive 47 off 18 balls and Josh Inglis' 51 off 30 helped Australia recover with a 66-run stand. Cameron Green then anchored the chase with a calm 55 off 35 balls, sharing a vital 51-run partnership with Aaron Hardie (23 off 16).
West Indies had moments of hope, particularly with Jediah Blades (3/29) triggering a middle-order collapse. However, a crucial dropped catch by Romario Shepherd in the 19th over allowed Green to steer Australia home in a tense finish, ably supported by Sean Abbott (1*).
West Indies' Efforts With The Bat In Vain
Earlier, West Indies posted 205/9 after a blistering start by Brandon King and Sherfane Rutherford (31 off 15). Despite middle-order stumbles, late cameos from Jason Holder (26) and Matthew Forde powered them past 200.
Xavier Bartlett (2/39) and Aaron Hardie (2/24) were economical for Australia, while Adam Zampa and Sean Abbott took crucial wickets despite expensive spells. Australia’s victory continued West Indies' struggle to defend 200+ totals, handing the hosts another frustrating defeat.