Wicketkeeper batsman Josh Inglis achieved a big feat by scoring a brilliant century during the second T20 match against Scotland on Friday. Josh has become Australia’s fastest century-scorer. He completed his century in 43 balls against Scotland. Josh broke the record of former Australia captain Aaron Finch, who scored a century in 47 balls in 2013.
Australia scored 196 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 20 overs in the second T20 match thanks to Josh Inglis’ century. Josh scored 103 runs in 49 balls. During his innings, he hit seven sixes and as many fours. This is Josh’s second century in T20 International. Josh added 92 runs for the third wicket with Green. Earlier, his first T20 century came against India.
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Inglis scored his fourth T20 century. He also has 17 half-centuries to his name. He has scored 3,211 runs at an average of over 29. His strike rate is over 147. Inglis is the third Australian batsman to score two or more T20 International centuries. He equaled Aaron Finch. Glenn Maxwell holds the record for scoring the most centuries. Maxwell has scored five centuries.
Fastest century for Australia in T20Is
43 balls: Josh Inglis (2024)
47 balls: Aaron Finch (2013)
47 balls: Josh Inglis (2023)
47 balls: Glenn Maxwell (2023)
49 balls: Glenn Maxwell (2016)