Samira Vishwas
Tezzbuzz|20-07-2025
Gayle is in second place, having scored 1,899 runs in 79 T20Is and 75 innings, at an average of 27.92 and a strike rate of 137.50. The southpaw hit two centuries and 14 half-centuries, with a best score of 117.
The first T20I between West Indies and Australia could be a historic match for former captain Rovman Powell, who is only 25 runs away from surpassing the iconic Chris Gayle to become his team’s second-highest run-scorer in T20Is. After a disappointing 0-3 defeat in the Test series to Australia, where batting issues overshadowed their strong bowling performances, the West Indies will be eager to bounce back in the upcoming five-match T20I series, starting on Monday.
Currently, Powell is his team’s third-highest run-scorer in T20Is, having accumulated 1,875 runs in 95 matches and 83 innings, at an average of 26.40 and a strike rate of over 142. He slammed one century and nine half-centuries, with his highest score being 107.
Gayle is in second place, having scored 1,899 runs in 79 T20Is and 75 innings, at an average of 27.92 and a strike rate of 137.50. The southpaw hit two centuries and 14 half-centuries, with a best score of 117. Gayle’s legacy also includes two T20 World Cup victories.
At the top of the list is the recently retired Nicholas Pooran. Pooran, who stunned fans by retiring from international cricket at the age of 29, amassed 2,275 runs in 106 matches and 97 innings, at an average of 26.14 and a strike rate of 136.39. He also has 13 half-centuries, with a best score of 98.
The head-to-head record between both teams is tied at 11-11, with West Indies managing just one win in their last six encounters. The team will be hoping to improve their form.