[Watch] 6,6 - Josh Inglis Hammers Scottish Bowler To Bring Up The Fastest T20I Hundred For Australia
Josh Inglis brought up his 100 vs Scotland with a six [X]
Scotland and Australia were facing off in the second match of the T20I series at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Aussies were coming into this game after destroying the home team in the first match of the series.
The Scottish bowlers took a hammering from Travis Head and Micthell Marsh in the first game of the series. They would have hoped for a better show in this match, especially in overcast and seam-friendly conditions.
Josh Inglis came up the order and changed the complexion of the match
The home team made a great start to the game as they picked up two early wickets and the Aussies on the mat. Josh Inglis was promoted to number three in the order and made full use of the opportunity he got. Inglis was severe on the Scottish bowler from the very first ball of his knock, and his counter-attacking brand of batting changed the complexion of the game and put the Aussies in the driver's seat in the game.
The way Inglis was batting, it looked like he was playing on a different pitch than the other batters. He brought up a brilliant hundred in the 18th over of the innings with two back-to-back sixes against Bradley Currie. Inglis reached the milestone in just 43 deliveries, which now stands as the fastest T20I hundred by an Australian batter. He beat his own record of scoring a hundred off just 47 deliveries against India. His knock ensured that Australia reached a formidable total of 196/4 in their 20 overs.
Here is a look at the fastest Hundreds by Australian batters in Men's T20Is -
Player | Opposition | Balls Faced for 100 | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Josh Inglis | Scotland | 43 | 2024 |
Aaron Finch | England | 47 | 2013 |
Josh Inglis | India | 47 | 2023 |
Glenn Maxwell | India | 47 | 2023 |
Notably, Inglis slammed the two sixes against the best bowler of Scotland in the game. Brad Currie, who finished his spell of four overs with three wickets for 37 runs, was the one who gave the early shock of the two wickets, intensifying the game and putting the Aussies in trouble.
Scotland failed to build on their start
In response to Australia's 196, the Scottish batters made a promising start, with George Munsey showing good form. However, the Aussies quickly regained control, taking wickets at regular intervals. Despite the pressure, Brandon McMullen stood out with his resilience, scoring 59 runs off 42 deliveries.
Australia bundled out Scotland for 126 in 16.4 overs and won the game by 70 runs. The win sealed the series for the visitors, who took an unassailable 2-0 lead.