The most memorable and the best moment of a cricketer's life is his debut match in any format of international cricket. Every cricketer wants to make it more special by scoring a fifty or a century. So, here we present you with the “Top 10 Cricketers To Score 50+ On T20I Debut”.
1. Marlon Samuels
The Former West Indies Cricketer made his T20 international debut on June 28, 2007, against England. He Scored his first T20 international 50 by smashing 4 sixes and 3 fours while playing at number 4 for West Indies. After getting a well-deserved 50, he got out at 51 by the England bowler Sidebottom.
2. Will Young
The current opening batsman of New Zealand in ODI cricket made his T20 International Debut on March 28, 2021, against Bangladesh, he scored a classy 50 on his debut with 4 sixes and 2 fours while batting at number 4 for New Zealand. He got out by Bangladeshi bowler Mahedi Hasan after scoring 53 runs.
3. Haider Ali
The Pakistan batsman made his T20 International debut on September 01, 2020, against England at Manchester at the age of just 19 years. He was the first Pakistan batsman to get a fifty in a t20 international debut match. He hit 2 sixes and 5 fours during his 54 runs and helped Pakistan to level the series against England.
4. Rassie Van Der Dussen
The Classy South African Batsman made his T20 International Debut on October 09, 2018, against Zimbabwe in East London. He Smashed 5 fours and 1 six to get his first international 50. He batted at number 4 under Faf Du Plessis’s Captaincy and helped 54 runs. His knock of 54 helped South Africa to win against Zimbabwe.
5. Phil salt
Phil Salt, the aggressive opening batsman of England, made his T20 International Debut on January 26, 2022, against the mighty West Indies. While playing at number 6 he smashed an incredible 5 sixes and 3 fours in his total score of 57 but couldn’t help England to win that match as the target was 225.
6. Scott Styris
The former New Zealand cricketer Scott Styris made his T20 International debut on February 17, 2005, against Australia in Auckland, where he scored his first T20 International 50 on debut. He hit 3 sixes and 5 fours, ended with 66 runs, and got out to Bret Lee, the famous Australian Fast bowler. In that match, Australian captain Ricky Ponting was also playing his first-ever T20 International match.
7. Rilee Rossouw
The current South African Batsman, known for his power hitting, made his T20 International debut on November 05, 2014, against Australia at Adelaide Oval. While chasing a target of 145 Rilee scored an impressive 78 runs getting his first ever T20 International 50 with 3 sixes and 7 fours. An innings of 78 runs helps South Africa to win against Australia.
8. Dawid Malan
The Current England player made his T20 International debut on June 25, 2017, against South Africa at Cardiff. While batting first, England posted a total of 181, where Malan scored an impressive 78 runs while smashing 2 sixes and 12 fours and scoring his first T20 International 50. The English batsman was awarded Player of the Match for his performance.
9. David Warner
Former Captain and Current opening batsman of Australia is known for his unique style and aggressive batting. He made his T20 International debut on January 11, 2009, against South Africa in Melbourne, scoring 89 off 43 balls with 6 sixes and 7 fours. His 89 is still the second-highest score on international debut and the second-fastest Fifty in T20 International history.
10. Ricky Ponting
The most successful captain of his era, Ricky Ponting made his T20 International debut on February 17, 2005, against New Zealand at Auckland. He scored 98 runs off just 55 balls with 5 sixes and 8 fours, due to which Australia posted a mammoth total of 214 against New Zealand. He was awarded Player of the Match for his contribution to winning the game against New Zealand.
