T20 cricket is undeniably the most popular format. The Australian Cricket team is undoubtedly one of the best teams, especially in T20 format dominating every tournament. The Australian bowlers always carry a particular reputation, and scoring runs against them brings applause. So, in this article, we will discuss 'Best knocks against Australia in T20I'.
1. Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad is one of the best players from India, with more than handy knocks in IPL. In a game against Australia in a bilateral series, batting first, India piled up 222 runs on a road of a pitch, with Ruturaj smacking a century. With the score reading 81-3, he stitched together a 139-run stand with Tilak Varma. In his 57-ball knock, he smashed 13 boundaries and seven gigantic sixes, scoring 123 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
2. Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum, nicknamed Baz, was one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy wicketkeeping skills. In a game against Australia in a bilateral series, batting first, New Zealand piled up 214 runs on a road of a pitch, with McCullum smacking a century. With the score reading 77-4, he stitched together a 68-run stand with Gareth Hopkins. In his 56-ball knock, he smashed 12 boundaries and eight gigantic sixes, scoring 116 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
3. Martin Guptill
Martin Guptill is one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against Australia in a bilateral series, batting first, New Zealand piled up 243 runs on a road of a pitch, with Guptill smacking a century. Batting first, he stitched together a 132-run stand with Colin Munro. In his 54-ball knock, he smashed six boundaries and nine gigantic sixes, scoring 105 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
4. Tilakaratne Dilshan
Tilakaratne Dilshan was one of the best players from Sri Lanka, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against Australia in a bilateral series, batting first, Sri Lanka piled up 198 runs on a road of a pitch, with Dilshan smacking a century. With a score reading 94-3, he stitched together a 104-run stand with Jeevan Mendis. In his 57-ball knock, he smashed 12 boundaries and five gigantic sixes, scoring 104 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
5. Devon Conway
Devon Conway is one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy wicketkeeping skills. In a game against Australia in a bilateral series, batting first, New Zealand piled up 184 runs on a road of a pitch, with Conway smacking a half-century. With a score reading 19-3, he stitched together a 74-run stand with Glenn Phillips. In his 59-ball knock, he smashed ten boundaries and three gigantic sixes, scoring 99 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
6. Hashim Amla
Hashim Amla was one of the best players from South Africa, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against Australia in a bilateral series, batting first, South Africa piled up 178 runs on a road of a pitch, with Amla smacking a half-century. With a score reading 121-3, he stitched together a 50-run stand with David Miller. In his 62-ball knock, he smashed eight boundaries and four monstrous sixes, scoring 97 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
7. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is one of the best players from India and needs no introduction. In a game against India in the 2016 T20 World Cup, batting first, Australia piled up 160 runs on a tricky pitch. Chasing 161 runs, with a score reading 94-4, Kohli stitched together a 67-run stand with MS Dhoni. In his 51-ball knock, he smashed nine boundaries and two gigantic sixes, scoring 82 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
8. Alex Hales
Alex Hales was one of the best players from England, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against Australia in a bilateral series, batting first, England piled up 195 runs on a road of a pitch with Hales smacking a half-century. Batting first, he stitched together a 111-run stand with Michael Lumb. In his 61-ball knock, he smashed 11 boundaries and two gigantic sixes, scoring 94 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
9. Joe Root
Joe Root is one of the best players from England and needs no introduction. In a game against England in a bilateral series, batting first, Australia piled up 248 runs on a road of a pitch, with Finch smacking a century. Chasing 249 runs, with a score reading 42-4, Root stitched together a 95-run stand with Ravi Bopara. In his 49-ball knock, he smashed 13 boundaries and a gigantic six, scoring 90 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
10. Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle, nicknamed Universe Boss, was one of the best players from West Indies and needs no introduction. In a game against West Indies in the 2009 T20 World Cup, batting first, Australia piled up 169 runs on a road of a pitch, with Warner smacking a half-century. Chasing 170 runs, Gayle stitched together a 133-run stand with Andre Fletcher. In his 50-ball knock, he smashed six boundaries and six gigantic sixes, scoring 88 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
