Shubman Gill vs Ishan Kishan: It is impossible to talk about young batsmen in Indian cricket and the names of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan do not come up. Both the players have played important roles for India in T20 International and strengthen the team with their respective styles. From a statistical point of view, the contest between the two looks quite interesting.

Shubman Gill’s record in batting

Shubhman Gill has played 36 T20 International matches so far, in which he has scored 869 runs in 36 innings. His highest score has been 126 runs not out, which shows his class and ability to play big innings. Gill’s average is 28.03 and strike rate is 138.59, which makes him a reliable top order batsman. One century and three half-centuries are recorded in his name. Gill is also ahead in terms of fours, he has hit 98 fours and 26 sixes.

Ishan Kishan’s aggression

Whereas Ishan Kishan has scored 796 runs in 32 T20 International matches. He has batted in 32 innings and his best score has been 89 runs. Kishan’s average is 25.67 and strike rate is 124.37. Even though he does not have a century to his name yet, he has scored 6 half-centuries, which shows his consistency. Ishaan has hit 79 fours and 36 sixes, which clearly shows that his game is more aggressive.

Who is ahead in fielding?

Talking about fielding, Ishan Kishan has taken 13 catches, while Shubman Gill has 9 catches to his name. Kishan gets an edge here because he is a wicketkeeper.

Who is better?

If we talk about technique, consistency and big scores, then Shubman Gill seems a little ahead. Due to his fast start and aggressive batting, Ishan Kishan can prove to be dangerous for any bowler. Both the players are a strong foundation for the future of Team India and their competition is going to be more exciting in the coming times.

IND vs SA T20I: T20 International matches between India and South Africa are always known for thrill and fast scoring. Both the teams have such explosive batsmen, who have the power to destroy any bowling attack. This is the reason why whenever these two teams come face to face in T20 format, big scores are seen. The figures also tell the same story. let’s watch…

India’s historic 283 runs

The highest score in T20 history was seen between India and South Africa on 15 November 2024. In this match played in Johannesburg, the Indian team scored 283 runs by losing only 1 wicket in 20 overs. In this match, the Indian batsmen adopted an aggressive stance from the very beginning and did not give any chance to the bowlers. India’s run rate remained above 14, which is considered extraordinary in T20 cricket. India won this match easily and created history.

The strength of Indian batting was also visible in Guwahati.

India scored 237 runs against South Africa in the T20 match played in Guwahati on 2 October 2022. The Indian team scored this huge score by losing 3 wickets. In this match too, the batsmen maintained their dominance for the entire 20 overs and the run rate remained around 12. India had shown its strong position in the series by winning this match.

South Africa’s counterattack

South Africa has also not lagged behind in making big scores against India. In the match played in Indore on 4 October 2022, South Africa scored 227 runs and defeated India. In this match, African batsmen attacked the Indian bowling fiercely and the run rate was more than 11.

High scoring thriller in Guwahati

On October 2, 2022 itself, another high scoring match was seen in Guwahati, where South Africa scored 221 runs. However, in this match the African team could not achieve the target and India won the match. Despite this, this match was memorable for the batsmen.

219 runs in Johannesburg

On March 30, 2012, South Africa scored 219 runs against India in the match played in Johannesburg. At that time this score was considered very big in T20 cricket and South Africa had won this match.

Team India is counted among the strongest T20 teams in the world. There have also been many times when its star batsmen proved to be complete failures. The Indian team has recorded many memorable victories in its T20 history, but there were some matches in which India’s score could not even reach 100 runs. Let us know the story of Team India’s five lowest scores till date in T20 International and those shameful matches.

India vs Australia (Melbourne, 2008)

India’s lowest score in T20 history is 74 runs, which it made against Australia on 1 February 2008. In that match, Indian batsmen looked helpless in front of Australian fast bowlers. Only Irfan Pathan (26 runs) could last for a while. The team was limited to 17.3 overs and lost the match badly.

India vs New Zealand (Nagpur, 2016)

No one had expected such a defeat from India in the opening match of T20 World Cup 2016. New Zealand’s spinners stunned the Indian batsmen in Nagpur. In front of the spin of Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi, the entire team collapsed for just 79 runs in 18.1 overs. As a result, India had to face a crushing defeat.

India vs Sri Lanka (Colombo, 2021)

India’s team was incomplete in this match played during the Covid era, because many players were in isolation. The team adorned with youth struggled against the Sri Lankan bowlers and could score only 81 runs in 20 overs. This match was one of the weakest batting performances in India’s T20 history.

India vs South Africa (Cuttack, 2015)

In this match played in Cuttack, a flop show was seen by the Indian batsmen. South African fast bowlers created pressure from the beginning and the entire team was reduced to just 92 runs in 17.2 overs. The spectators present in the stadium could not believe that this was the same Team India which had registered many big victories some time ago.

India vs Sri Lanka (Pune, 2016)

In this match played in Pune, India’s star batting line-up once again disintegrated badly. Sri Lankan fast bowler Kasun Rajitha shocked India by taking 3 wickets in the debut match itself. The entire team could score only 101 runs in 18.5 overs and lost the match.

The fifth and deciding match of the T20 series is to be played between India and Australia in Brisbane. So far, only once in T20 international cricket has any team touched the 200-run mark on this ground. Come, let us know about this match in detail.

This match was played between Australia and South Africa on 9 January 2006, in which Australia, batting first, scored 209 runs losing 3 wickets.

For this team, Damian Martin scored the highest run of 96 runs in 56 balls. His innings included 5 sixes and 7 fours. At the same time, Andrew Symonds scored unbeaten 54 runs in 26 balls.

In response, the South African team was reduced to just 114 runs in 18.3 overs. For this team, Mark Boucher scored 29 runs, while Shaun Pollock played an inning of 24 runs. Australia won the match by 95 runs.

The highest score of the Indian team in Brisbane is 169/7, which it made against Australia on 21 November 2018. In this rain-affected match, Australia, batting first, scored 158 runs losing 4 wickets in 17 overs. In response, the Indian team scored 169 runs losing 7 wickets in 17 overs, but lost the match by 4 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis rule.

The first match of the five-match T20 series against Australia was inconclusive due to rain. After this, Australia took the lead by winning the second match by 4 wickets.

Team India leveled the series by winning the third match played in Hobart by 5 wickets. The fourth match was played in Queensland, in which Team India won by 48 runs and took a 2-1 lead in the series. In such a situation, now the fifth match of the series has become decisive.

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India’s T20 team is counted among the most powerful batting units in the world. When Indian batsmen are in form, the field becomes a battlefield for the bowlers. In the last few years, Team India has played many such matches where many records have been broken. Let us know the five biggest team scores of India in T20 International, which made a place in history.

India vs Bangladesh (Hyderabad, 2024)

In October 2024, India made its highest score of 297 runs in T20 history against Bangladesh at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad. In this match, Suryakumar Yadav batted stormily and scored 78 (25) runs, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad added 100 runs in the powerplay itself. India scored runs in 20 overs at a rate of 14.85 runs per over and won the match by 85 runs.

India vs South Africa (Johannesburg, 2024)

In November 2024, India played another historic innings against host South Africa in Johannesburg. India scored 283 runs after losing only one wicket. Rohit Sharma scored unbeaten 140 runs in this match while Shubman Gill played a explosive inning of 90 runs. This match was completely one-sided and India won by 60 runs.

India vs Sri Lanka (Indore, 2017)

Indore T20 of December 2017 proved to be memorable for the fans. India scored 260 runs in that match, in which Rohit Sharma scored a century in just 35 balls. Which was then the joint fastest century in T20 International. India won the match by 88 runs.

India vs England (Wankhede, 2025)

In February 2025, a run-scoring match was played between India and England at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India scored 247 runs, in which Sanju Samson and Shreyas Iyer scored quick half-centuries. Although England fought fiercely, India won by 12 runs.

India vs West Indies (Lauderhill, 2016)

This match between India vs West Indies was played in Lauderhill, America in 2016. India batted brilliantly against West Indies and scored 244 runs, but lost the match by 1 run on the last ball. In that match, KL Rahul played an unbeaten inning of 110 runs.

IND vs AUS T20I Record: T20 matches between India and Australia are always high-scoring and exciting, but at times both the cricket superpowers have faltered badly. On some occasions, even teams famous for batting were reduced to very low scores despite big names. Let us know which was the lowest team score in the T20 matches played between India and Australia.

India – 74 runs (Melbourne, 2008)

This was a dark day in India’s T20 history. In the match played in Melbourne on 1 February 2008, the Indian team was bundled out for only 74 runs. Australian bowlers wreaked havoc on Indian batsmen that day. Bowlers like Nathan Bracken and Adam Voges did not give any chance to the Indian batsmen to recover. India had lost this match badly.

Australia – 86 runs (Mirpur, 2014)

On March 30, 2014, during the T20 World Cup, in the match played in Mirpur, the Australian team could not stand against India and was all out for only 86 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin and Amit Mishra together destroyed the Australian batting. India won this match easily and reached the semi-finals in that tournament.

India – 118 runs (Guwahati, 2017)

India’s batting faltered in the T20 match played on 10 October 2017 in Guwahati. Despite playing full 20 overs, the team scored only 118 runs. Australia achieved this target without any problem and defeated India by 8 wickets.

India -125 runs (Melbourne, 2025)

Recently, on 31 October 2025, India’s batting again proved to be a huge flop in Melbourne. The Indian team was out for only 125 runs. Australia chased this score and won easily. This match was once again a reminder for India how important starts and partnerships are in T20.

India – 126/7 (Visakhapatnam, 2019)

On 24 February 2019, Indian batsmen once again looked helpless in front of the Australian bowlers. Batting first, they scored only 126 runs, in which Lokesh Rahul took the lead alone. In reply, Australia registered a thrilling win on the last ball.

IND vs AUS T20I: T20 matches between India and Australia have always been famous for thrill and high scoring. In every match between these two teams, there is rain of fours and sixes and the batsmen give their full strength. In such a situation, it is interesting to know which batsmen have scored the most runs in these matches.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has scored 794 runs in 23 matches played between 2012 and 2024. He has done this feat in 22 innings. During this period, his average was 49.62 and strike rate was 142.54, which is proof that he not only scores runs but also plays fast. He has scored 8 half-centuries, while his best score has been 90 not out. This performance shows that Kohli has always proved to be reliable against strong opposition like Australia.

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Glenn Maxwell has performed brilliantly for Australia against India. He scored 574 runs in 22 matches, which included two centuries and two half-centuries. During this period his strike rate has been 152.25. Maxwell’s aggressive batting has always been a headache for the Indian bowlers, especially when it comes to the middle overs.

aaron finch

Former Australian captain Aaron Finch has scored 500 runs in 18 matches against India. His best score was 89 runs and he also scored two half-centuries. Finch’s batting has always been impressive against India, especially in the early overs when he used to score fast runs in the powerplay.

Matthew Wade

Matthew Wade is at number four in this list. He scored 488 runs in 17 matches, in which his highest score was 80. With an average of 54.22 and a strike rate of 156.91, Wade gave the finishing touch to the team and put pressure on the opposition by scoring runs quickly in many matches.

Rohit Sharma

Indian opener Rohit Sharma has scored 484 runs in 23 matches against Australia. His highest score was 92 and with an average of 28.47 and strike rate of 150.31, he gave strong starts to the team on many occasions. Rohit’s shot selection and aggressive play on the field made important contributions to India.

T20I Record: T20 cricket is generally considered a batsman’s game, but in this format many bowlers have created history with their precise lines and varied bowling. Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan is once again at the forefront of the list of bowlers who have troubled the great batsmen around the world. He has created history by taking the most wickets in T20 International in his career.

Rashid Khan – Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s star leg spinner Rashid Khan has troubled every team in T20 cricket with his brilliant performance. He has taken 179 wickets in 106 T20 matches played between 2015 and 2025. His best bowling figure has been 5/3. With an average of just 13.79 and economy rate of 6.09, he proved that spinners have the power to win matches in T20 also.

Tim Southee – New Zealand

New Zealand’s experienced fast bowler Tim Southee is at second place in this list. He has taken 164 wickets in 126 matches. His best performance has been 5/18. With an economy of 8 runs per over, Southee has proved himself to be a very effective bowler in the T20 format. His swing and hold on the line kept him a reliable bowler for New Zealand for a long time.

Mustafizur Rahman – Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s left arm fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman is known for his cutters and slow balls. He has taken 152 wickets in 121 matches so far. His best spell is 6/10, which is a matter of pride for any bowler in the history of T20 cricket.

Ish Sodhi – New Zealand

New Zealand leg spinner Ish Sodhi has consistently performed well in T20, taking 150 wickets in 128 matches. His best performance is 4/12. Sodhi is known for his ability to take wickets especially in the middle overs. His googly is capable of deceiving the batsmen, and that is why he has become one of New Zealand’s most reliable spinners in T20 cricket.

Shakib Al Hasan – Bangladesh

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan is at fifth place in this list. He has taken 149 wickets in 129 matches and his best figure is 5/20. Shakib is not only a brilliant spinner but is also invaluable to the team as an all-rounder. By taking four or more wickets 6 times, he has proved that experience is useful in any format.

T20i record: In T20 cricket, fast runs and big shots are dominated, but continuously putting fifty is proof of any batsman’s class and reliable performance. Indian cricket has given many such stars who have won the team by scoring runs in this format. Let’s look at those players, whose name is recorded for scoring the most fifty or more runs.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli’s name comes at the forefront of this format, who has said goodbye to T20 International. He scored 4188 runs in 125 matches from 2010 to 2024. His average has been 48.69, which is very rare in this format. Kohli has scored a century and 38 half -centuries, that is, 39 times he has touched the 50 plus mark.

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is counted among the biggest matches in Indian T20 history. He has scored 4231 runs in 159 matches between 2007 and 2024. Rohit has scored 32 half -centuries and 5 centuries, scoring a total of 37 times above 50. During this time his strike rate has been 140.89, which shows how fast they score.

Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav has made a distinct identity in T20 cricket in a very short time. He has hit 2657 runs in 88 matches played from 2021 to 2025. This includes 4 centuries and 21 half -centuries. That is, 25 times he has played 50 plus innings. The strike rate of 165.23 makes him the most dangerous batsman of this format.

KL Rahul

KL Rahul has been an important part of the Indian T20 team from 2016 to 2022. He scored 2265 runs in 72 matches, including 2 centuries and 22 half -centuries. That is, he has scored 50 or more runs for 24 times. During this time his average was 37.75 and the strike rate was 139.12.

Shikhar Dhawan

Dhawan may not be part of the T20 team for a long time, but from 2011 to 2021 he scored 1759 runs in 68 matches. 11 times he scored more than 50. His aggressive start has been benefiting India in many big matches.

T20i record: T20 cricket is considered a fast and exciting format. Here runs are scored on every ball and the audience gets to see the rain of fours and sixes. The Indian team is also not far behind in this matter. Team India has scored and achieved such scores in many matches, in which the total sum of the match has reached more than 400. Let’s know about India’s most high-aggregate (total run) matches ever.

India vs West Indies (Lauderhill, 2016)

The match played between India and West Indies on 27 August 2016 in Loderhill is still memorable. The two teams together hit 489 runs in just 40 overs. West Indies batsmen batted in a stormy way, while India also responded with full power. This match became the biggest match in the history of India.

India vs Bangladesh (Hyderabad, 2024)

After this, on 12 October 2024, the match against Bangladesh in Hyderabad was also full of rain. A total of 461 runs were scored between India and Bangladesh in this match. In this match, the Indian batsmen hit fours and sixes and gave a lot of entertainment to the audience.

India vs South Africa (Guwahati, 2022)

The pitch of Guwahati is also always considered a paradise for the batsmen. The match played between India and South Africa on 2 October 2022 on this pitch was also full of runs. In these matches, the two teams scored 458 runs together. This match was completely high-scoring, where the situation became difficult for the bowlers.

India vs Australia (Guwahati, 2023)

On 28 November 2023, Australia and India came face to face in Guwahati. In this match, both teams together scored a total of 447 runs. During this time, the batsmen scored run without fear and rained fours and sixes at every end in the stadium.

Ireland vs India (Dublin, 2022)

In the match played in Dublin on 28 June 2022, there was a tremendous run between India and Ireland. Both teams together added 446 runs. In this match, the Ireland team fiercely challenged, but India maintained their dominance in the match.