Publish : 08 Nov 2021, 08:32 PMUpdate : 23 Dec 2021, 09:23 PM
The group stage of the T20 World Cup has ended and Pakistan will face Australia in the semi-final while England will lock horns with New Zealand in the other last four battle to reach the grand finale. Here are the top five batting performances from the Super 12 stage in this T20 World Cup.
The Babar-Rizwan show
Perhaps the T20 World Cup couldn’t have asked for a better show to start the event this year. Pakistan openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan cricket and the world will have this day to remember for a long time. Babar-Rizwan in Pakistan’s T20 World Cup opener against eternal rivals India had put up an unbeaten, record partnership to guide their side to a historic 10-wicket win chasing 152. The 152-run partnership was not just a match-winning stand but also the biggest opening partnership in the history of the T20 World Cup, and Pakistan’s second-biggest partnership in a T20I for any wicket. Pakistan captain Babar was unbeaten on a 52-ball 68 while Rizwan was not out on 79 off 55 deliveries against the pre-tournament favorites.
Buttler century against Sri Lanka
England batsman Jos Buttler had come to the world event in brilliant form. The right-handed batsman started the show with a fine 73-run inning against New Zealand but it was against Sri Lanka did he elevate himself to a different class. The wicketkeeper-batsman struck 101 not out off 67 balls, his maiden T20 ton, to power England to a 26-win and in the process also emerged as the only Englishman to score an international century in all three formats of cricket. Buttler in the game partnered with his captain Eoin Morgan for a 112-run stand for the fourth wicket to lay the foundation for a challenging 163 for four, which England successfully defended.
Guptill’s half-century against Scotland
New Zealand opener Martin Guptill scored a 93-run innings of great quality and immense bravery to deny Scotland a rare win against a top cricket nation. Batting first, Guptill ran havoc over Scotland bowlers hitting a 56-ball 93 with six boundaries and seven over boundaries, his highest in the tournament so far. The Guptill knock helped steer the Black Caps from 52/3 to 172/5. New Zealand later picked up a 16-run victory in the game restricting Scotland to 156 for five.
Rahul-Rohit partnership against Afghanistan
India openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul had hit six boundaries and two sixes between themselves to get India to a strong start against Afghanistan in a must win game to keep their hopes alive in the tournament. They eventually fell behind in points in Group 2 but the Rohit-Rahul knock against the Afghans has been a highlight of the tournament. The dup put on 140 for the opening stand with Rohit scoring a 47-ball 74 and Rahul adding 69 in 48 deliveries to boost India's total to 210 for two after 20 overs. India later won the game by 66 runs.
Warner 89 not out against Windies
Australia were eager to better the net run rate against the West Indies and on the occasion saw David Warner step up. Chasing 158, Australia reached the shore in 16.2 overs losing two wickets as opener Warner remained unbeaten. The left-handed batsman had concerns over his form coming into the T20 World Cup. Warner however, shunned the critics with an unbeaten 56-ball 89, laced with nine boundaries and four over boundaries with a strike of 158.92.
Top 5 batting performances from Super 12 stage
The group stage of the T20 World Cup has ended and Pakistan will face Australia in the semi-final while England will lock horns with New Zealand in the other last four battle to reach the grand finale. Here are the top five batting performances from the Super 12 stage in this T20 World Cup.
The Babar-Rizwan show
Perhaps the T20 World Cup couldn’t have asked for a better show to start the event this year. Pakistan openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan cricket and the world will have this day to remember for a long time. Babar-Rizwan in Pakistan’s T20 World Cup opener against eternal rivals India had put up an unbeaten, record partnership to guide their side to a historic 10-wicket win chasing 152. The 152-run partnership was not just a match-winning stand but also the biggest opening partnership in the history of the T20 World Cup, and Pakistan’s second-biggest partnership in a T20I for any wicket. Pakistan captain Babar was unbeaten on a 52-ball 68 while Rizwan was not out on 79 off 55 deliveries against the pre-tournament favorites.
Buttler century against Sri Lanka
England batsman Jos Buttler had come to the world event in brilliant form. The right-handed batsman started the show with a fine 73-run inning against New Zealand but it was against Sri Lanka did he elevate himself to a different class. The wicketkeeper-batsman struck 101 not out off 67 balls, his maiden T20 ton, to power England to a 26-win and in the process also emerged as the only Englishman to score an international century in all three formats of cricket. Buttler in the game partnered with his captain Eoin Morgan for a 112-run stand for the fourth wicket to lay the foundation for a challenging 163 for four, which England successfully defended.
Guptill’s half-century against Scotland
New Zealand opener Martin Guptill scored a 93-run innings of great quality and immense bravery to deny Scotland a rare win against a top cricket nation. Batting first, Guptill ran havoc over Scotland bowlers hitting a 56-ball 93 with six boundaries and seven over boundaries, his highest in the tournament so far. The Guptill knock helped steer the Black Caps from 52/3 to 172/5. New Zealand later picked up a 16-run victory in the game restricting Scotland to 156 for five.
Rahul-Rohit partnership against Afghanistan
India openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul had hit six boundaries and two sixes between themselves to get India to a strong start against Afghanistan in a must win game to keep their hopes alive in the tournament. They eventually fell behind in points in Group 2 but the Rohit-Rahul knock against the Afghans has been a highlight of the tournament. The dup put on 140 for the opening stand with Rohit scoring a 47-ball 74 and Rahul adding 69 in 48 deliveries to boost India's total to 210 for two after 20 overs. India later won the game by 66 runs.
Warner 89 not out against Windies
Australia were eager to better the net run rate against the West Indies and on the occasion saw David Warner step up. Chasing 158, Australia reached the shore in 16.2 overs losing two wickets as opener Warner remained unbeaten. The left-handed batsman had concerns over his form coming into the T20 World Cup. Warner however, shunned the critics with an unbeaten 56-ball 89, laced with nine boundaries and four over boundaries with a strike of 158.92.
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