In a cricketing spectacle that left fans in awe, Josh Inglis showcased brilliant batting prowess during the first T20I of the highly anticipated five-match series between India and Australia. The masterclass of the Aussie wicketkeeper-batter came at the picturesque Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam and set the stage for Australia’s mammoth 208-run total.
A dazzling display of batting from Josh Inglis
Asked to bat first, the Aussie side lost their opener Matthew Short cheaply, but Inglis showcased impressive skills and spearheaded Australia’s innings from there, ultimately notching up a sensational century off 47 deliveries that saw him equal the record for the fastest T20I hundred by an Australian, previously held by Aaron Finch.
The numbers tell the tale
Inglis’s innings of 110 off just 50 balls comprised an impressive 11 fours and eight sixes, leaving Indian bowlers helpless as he dispatched deliveries to all corners of the ground. This maiden T20I ton shattered multiple records, placing Inglis among the elite in the world of T20 cricket.
Despite Inglis’s onslaught, Indian bowlers Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi managed to make a mark by claiming wickets. Nevertheless, Australia still went on to set a total of 208/3 in the allotted 20 overs.
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Record-breaking statistics
The explosive innings by Inglis not only secured his position among the fastest T20I centurions for Australia but also placed him second on the list of fastest centuries against India, just behind David Miller (46 balls). Additionally, his score of 110 became the fourth-highest individual score against India in the shortest format.
It did not stop here, as Inglis’s eight sixes during his innings propelled him into the exclusive club of Australian batters with the most sixes in a T20I innings. This accomplishment helped him join the company of legendary Australian cricketers like Finch and Glenn Maxwell.
Fans laud Josh Inglis’ masterclass
The record-shattering ton from Inglis garnered huge praise from cricket fans worldwide, and they couldn’t help but shower him with appreciation messages. Social media platforms buzzed with excitement as fans lauded Inglis for his breathtaking performance.
Here’s how fans reacted:
World Cup winner on Sunday 🏆
Maiden T20I today 💯Some week for former Fox, Josh Inglis. 👏 pic.twitter.com/icrcKOu0bV
— Leicestershire CCC 🏏 (@leicsccc) November 23, 2023
Josh Inglis – What a striker of the ball.
– He is absolute beast. pic.twitter.com/fBvxzqt6TU
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) November 23, 2023
Fastest T20I centuries against India:
46 – David Miller, Guwahati, 2022
47 – JOSH INGLIS, Vizag, 2023
48 – Evin Lewis, Lauderhill, 2016
48 – Rilee Rossouw, Indore, 2022
50 – Glenn Maxwell, Bengaluru, 2019 #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/rI7HUPhJcv— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) November 23, 2023
HUNDRED FOR JOSH INGLIS….!!!!
What a knock, he is shown his skills in the shorter format, one to remember against a very good Indian bowling unit after losing the toss – hundred from just 47 balls. pic.twitter.com/w7B55M8Dg2
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 23, 2023
HUNDRED BY JOSH INGLIS….!!!!
Maiden T20i century in just 47 balls by Inglish against India in India. What a power striking innings by Josh, a classy knock. pic.twitter.com/zPP6HIkGY7
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 23, 2023
Josh Inglis shows his full potential after a quiet World Cup. Top class 💯 by a seriously talented player.
— Prasanna (@prasannalara) November 23, 2023
JOSH INGLIS the greatest cricket of all time.
International matches played – 30Achievements:
World cup
T20 world cup
World test championshipbro took just 30 matches to complete cricket. pic.twitter.com/Xiy0OhdYEz
— Jon Snow aka Aegon Targaryen (@mjtheorem) November 23, 2023
Josh Inglis, wow. 😳
— wildheart 🦋 (@juhilicious9) November 23, 2023
JOSH INGLIS, WHAT A SHOW. 💯 #INDvAUS #SquidGameTheChallenge pic.twitter.com/HVMWqV1lhX
— Mayank Pandey (@MayankP36121336) November 23, 2023
Was getting bored at a wedding thought of looking at scores
Damn brother #joshinglis
What was that#INDvAUS
— brohit koach supremacy (@Kinkofsleep) November 23, 2023
The Josh of Aussies is sky-high 🔥 #INDvAUS
Sensational ton by Josh Inglis 💥#cricket #australia #india #T20I #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/7Ijro3wvDr
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) November 23, 2023
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