New Delhi: Josh Inglis scripted history on Friday as he became the fastest Australian batter to hit a century. Inglis achieved the feat during the first innings of the second T20I match against Scotland in Edinburgh. Inglis, who stood out with his knock of 103 runs off 49 deliveries, reached to his century in just 43 balls.
Batting first, Australia lost lethal batter Travis Head (0) and Jake Fraser-McGurk (16) early on in the innings. Inglis then took charge of the innings stitching an almost 100-run partnership with Cameron Green who contributed with 36 runs. In his knock, which came at a impressive strike of over 210, Inglis smashed seven boundaries and as many sixes around the Edinburgh stadium.
Josh Inglis’ knock powers Australia to a strong total 💥#SCOvAUS 📝: https://t.co/Go5tf5Zbsq pic.twitter.com/8UFnL47xAu
— ICC (@ICC) September 6, 2024
Inglis scored 2nd T20I ton
By virtue of this ton, the Aussie batter got to his second T20I century. The Scottish team had some relief early on in the innings with the wicket of the deadly Head but Inglis wore his shoes on Friday as he smashed the bowlers all across the stadium. Apart from Inglis, Marcus Stoinis and Tim David scored unbeaten 20 and 17 runs respectively as the visitors reached a commanding total of 196 in the stipulated 20 overs. For Scotland, Bradley Currie emerged as the star bowler with three wickets while Christopher Sole picked a sole wicket.
Quickest T20I centuries for Australia
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
Meanwhile, Australia had won the first T20I match by 7 wickets in a record time. The visitors managed to chase a score of 155 in under 10 overs and enroute the remarkable chase, they also scripted history the series opener as they registered the highest score in powerplay in the shortest format of the game.
Australia vs Scotland, 2nd T20I: Josh Inglis scripted history as he registered the fastest T20I century for Australia on Friday. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
