T20I cricket is now a very high-scoring format of the game, and this is likely to continue in the years to come. Moreover, the scoring rate has become significantly faster in recent years. The average run rate in T20I cricket has increased in recent years and the batters have been able to dominate the bowling attack with relative ease.
It is well-known that batsmen are now more aggressive in their approach to batting and are more willing to take risks in order to score quickly. As a result of these changes, T20I cricket has become more exciting and unpredictable, and it is now one of the most popular formats of the game.
Scoring runs against Australia have never been that easy as they have high quality bowling attack to keep the opposition batters in check in T20Is+. In this article, we will now look at the four batters who registered the highest T20I score against Australia.
1. Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad scripted history by becoming the first Indian to score a century against Australia in T20Is. He achieved the feat in the third T20I against Australia in Guwahati wherein he remained unbeaten on 123* off 57 balls with the help of 13 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 215.79. Notably, it is the highest-ever individual T20I score against Australia.
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2. Brendon McCullum
Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is considered one of the most aggressive and destructive batsmen in T20 cricket. His ability to provide explosive starts at the top of the order set the tone for the team, more often than not. Popularly known as “Baz”, he played a substantial role in shaping the aggressive nature of T20 cricket. He registered the second-highest score of 116 against Australia.
3. Martin Guptill
Former New Zealand opening batsman Martin Guptill has been a consistent performer at the top of the order, offering a blend of classical shots and aggressive stroke play and New Zealand immensely benefitted from his services. Guptill is particularly effective in the powerplays, often using his timing and placement to find boundaries. He registered the third-highest score against Australia in the shortest format of the game. He scored 105 against Australia.
4. Tillakaratne Dilshan
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan was known for his ability to innovate and play unconventional shots, which added flair to his batting in T20Is. He is known for his trademark shot named “Dilscoop,” where he goes down on one knee and scoops the ball over the wicketkeeper’s head for a boundary. He registered the fourth-highest score against Australia in T20Is as he chipped in with 104.
Highest T20I score against Australia
123 – Ruturaj Gaikwad*
116 – Brendon McCullum
105 – Martin Guptill
104 – Tillakaratne Dilshan— Cricbaba (@thecricbaba) November 28, 2023
