T20 cricket is probably the most dynamic form of cricket. Debuting in such a game requires extra mental effort along with cricketing skill. Certain debutant makes a significant impact in their debut match, marking their stamp from the first game and showing a glimpse of the future. So, in this article, we will discuss 'Top 10 Most Runs Scored in T20I Debut' (from test playing nation).
1. Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting was probably one of the most destructive players in the world who could easily walk into any all-time team. Ponting made his debut in T20I in 2005, scoring 98 runs. Batting first, Australia piled up 214 runs on a road of a pitch, with Ponting smacking a fifty. In his 55-ball knock, Ponting smashed eight boundaries and five gigantic sixes. Notably, this game was the first men's T20I.
2. David Warner
David Warner is probably one of the most destructive players in the world who could easily walk into any all-time team. Warner made his debut in T20I in 2009, scoring 89 runs. Batting first, Australia piled up 182 runs on a road of a pitch, with Warner smacking a fifty. In his 43-ball knock, Warner smashed seven boundaries and six monstrous sixes.
3. Rilee Rossouw
Rilee Rossouw is possibly one of the most destructive players in world cricket right now who plays around various T20 leagues. In 2014, Rossouw played his first T20I, where he amassed 78 runs. Australia batted first, and on the tricky pitch accumulated 144 runs. In the second innings, South Africa reached the target with seven wickets to spare and Rossouw hitting a half-century. In his 50-ball innings, Rossouw hit seven boundaries and three huge sixes.
4. Oshada Fernando
Oshada Fernando is possibly one of the most destructive players in world cricket right now who plays around various T20 leagues. In 2019, Fernando played his first T20I, where he amassed 78 runs. Sri Lanka batted first and, on the tricky pitch, accumulated 147 runs, with Fernando hitting a half-century. In his 48-ball innings, Fernando hit eight boundaries and three huge sixes.
5. Dawid Malan
Dawid Malan is possibly one of the most destructive players in world cricket right now who plays around various T20 leagues. In 2017, Malan played his first T20I, where he amassed 78 runs. England batted first and, on a road of a pitch, accumulated 181 runs, with Malan hitting a half-century. In his 44-ball innings, Malan hit 12 boundaries and two gigantic sixes.
6. Zunaed Siddique
Zunaed Siddique was possibly one of the most underrated players from Bangladesh. In 2007, Zunaed Siddique played his first T20I against Pakistan in the 2007 World Twenty20, where he amassed 71 runs. Bangladesh batted first and, on a tricky pitch, accumulated 140 runs, with Siddique hitting a half-century. In his 49-ball innings, Siddique took on the likes of Gul, Afridi, and Ajmal and smashed six boundaries and three gigantic sixes.
7. Scott Styris
Scott Styris was possibly one of the most destructive all-rounders from New Zealand. In 2005, Styris played his first T20I against Australia in a bilateral series, where he amassed 66 runs. Australia batted first and, on a road of a pitch, accumulated 214 runs, with Ponting hitting a half-century. In the second innings, Styris smacked a half-century. In his 39-ball innings, Styris took on the likes of McGrath, Lee, and Kasprowicz and smashed five boundaries and three gigantic sixes.
8. Aaron Redmond
Aaron Redmond was possibly one of the most underrated players from New Zealand. In 2009, Redmond played his first T20I against Ireland in the 2009 World Twenty20, where he amassed 63 runs. New Zealand batted first and, on a road of a pitch, accumulated 198 runs, with Redmond hitting a half-century. In his 30-ball innings, Redmond took on the likes of McCallan, Cusack, and Kevin O'Brien and smashed 12 boundaries.
9. George Worker
George Worker was possibly one of the most underrated players from New Zealand. In 2015, Worker played his first T20I against Zimbabwe in a bilateral series, where he amassed 62 runs. New Zealand batted first and, on a road of a pitch, accumulated 198 runs, with Worker hitting a half-century. In his 38-ball innings, Worker hit three boundaries and four huge sixes.
10. Devon Smith
Devon Smith was possibly one of the most underrated players from the West Indies. In 2007, Smith played his first T20I against England in a bilateral series, where he amassed 61 runs. West Indies batted first and, on a road of a pitch, accumulated 208 runs, with Smith hitting a half-century. In his 34-ball innings, Smith took on the likes of Anderson, Broad, and Yardy and smashed seven boundaries and three huge sixes.
