Shubman Gill vs Sanju Samson: The debate has intensified regarding the recent selection of the Indian T20 team. Especially the discussion is going on among fans and experts regarding Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson. On one hand, Shubman Gill has been dropped from the T20 team, while on the other hand, Sanju Samson has also not been able to cement his place in the playing eleven consistently. The interesting thing is that if we look at the figures for the year 2025, there is not much difference in the performance of the two players.

Shubman Gill’s performance in T20I 2025

Talking about Shubman Gill, he played 15 T20 International matches for India in 2025. In all these matches he took the responsibility of opening. He scored a total of 291 runs at an average of 24.25. During this period, Gill’s strike rate was 137. However, the kind of big innings that were expected from him were not seen. He could not score even a single half-century throughout the year. His biggest inning was 47 runs, which he played against Pakistan in Dubai. During this period, 38 fours and 4 sixes came from his bat, but the lack of consistency was clearly visible.

Sanju Samson’s performance in T20I 2025

On the other hand, Sanju Samson also played 15 T20 International matches in 2025, but he got a chance to bat in only 11 innings. In these innings, Sanju scored a total of 222 runs at an average of 20.18 and strike rate of 126.85. He definitely scored a half-century against Oman in the Asia Cup, but apart from this he also failed to play a big innings. The T20 series against England at the beginning of the year was very bad for Sanju, where he scored only 1, 3, 5, 16 and 26 runs in five matches.

Sanju’s performance in 2024

However, the year 2024 was a great year for Sanju Samson. That year he scored about 436 runs in 12 innings. During this period his average was 44 and strike rate was 180. He had three centuries and one half-century in his name and he became the highest T20 run scorer for India in 2024. Despite this, he did not get a chance to play even a single match in the T20 World Cup, which is still under question.

In T20 International cricket, as important as it is for the batsmen to score runs, it is considered equally shameful to get out without opening the account, i.e. a ‘duck’. Usually one or two ducks are seen in any match and this is very common.

There are some such matches recorded in the history of cricket, where many batsmen of the entire team returned to the pavilion on zero and this became a record. The record of most ducks in a match in T20 International still surprises.

Czech Republic vs Türkiye

The record of most ducks in a match in T20 International is recorded in the match between Czech Republic and Türkiye. In this match played in Ilfov County on 30 August 2019, the Turkish team performed very disappointingly in batting. 9 Turkish batsmen were out without opening the account. This is considered to be the most shameful record in T20 International history. Czech Republic had easily won this match.

west indies vs zimbabwe

In the match played in Port of Spain on 28 February 2010, a strong team like West Indies also became a part of this unwanted record. In this match, 8 West Indies batsmen were out on duck. Zimbabwe won the match, but this match is still remembered as a dark chapter for West Indies.

malaysia vs china

The Chinese team completely disintegrated in the T20 match played in Kuala Lumpur on 26 July 2023. In this match, 8 batsmen were out without opening the account. Malaysia completely dominated and won this match and this match proved to be very disappointing for China.

Swaziland vs Uganda

In the match played in Kigali on 19 October 2021, the Swaziland team performed very poorly in batting. 7 batsmen of the team were out on duck. Uganda won this match and Swaziland had to face a big defeat.

Luxembourg vs Switzerland

In the match played in Vantaa on 31 July 2022, 7 batsmen of the Switzerland team were out without opening the account. Luxembourg was the winner in this match and this match also became a unique record for European T20 cricket.

T20 International cricket is generally known for fast runs, long sixes and big scores. However, many times this format proves to be the most difficult for the batsmen. In recent years, some T20I matches were played where the total score of both the teams was so low that it surprised the cricket fans. These matches showed that even in the shorter formats, bowlers can completely dominate the match.

mongolia vs singapore

The record of lowest match aggregate was recorded in the match played between Mongolia and Singapore on 5 September 2024. In this match played in Bangi, the total score of both the teams was only 23 runs. The match ended in just 10.5 overs and a total of 11 wickets fell. During this period, the run rate was only 2.12, which is very unusual in a format like T20 International. In this match, the batsmen appeared to have completely failed to play consistently.

spain vs isle of man

The second name in this list is of the match played between Spain and Isle of Man on 26 February 2023. A total of 23 runs were scored in this match held in Cartagena, but the match ended in 9 overs. 10 wickets fell in this match and the run rate was 2.55. The bowlers maintained pressure on the batsmen with precise line-length.

Indonesia vs Timor-Leste

The match played between Indonesia and Timor-Leste in Bali on 11 November 2025 is also remembered for its low score. In this match both the teams together scored 34 runs. The match lasted 11.2 overs and a total of 9 wickets fell. The run rate in this match was 3, which shows that the batsmen had to struggle a lot to score runs.

hong kong vs mongolia

A total of 35 runs were scored in the T20I match between Hong Kong and Mongolia played in Kuala Lumpur on 31 August 2024. The match lasted for 16 overs and 11 wickets fell. Here too the dominance of the bowlers was clearly visible and the conditions remained challenging for the batsmen.

tanzania vs mali

This list also includes the match between Tanzania and Mali played in Dar-es-Salaam on 21 September 2024. A total of 37 runs were scored in this match and 10 wickets fell. This match ended in just 13.4 overs and the run rate during this period was 2.7.

KL Rahul vs Rishabh Pant: When Team India’s two star wicketkeeper-batsmen KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant enter the field, an interesting comparison always starts among the spectators. The style of both is completely different. Rahul Jahan is known for his classic timing and anchor role. Whereas Pant changes the course of the match with his explosive batting and fearless approach. Let’s take a look at the statistics of both the players in T20I head-to-head and understand who wins in this battle of statistics.

KL Rahul, a combination of stability and class

KL Rahul has played 72 T20I matches so far, in which he has scored 2265 runs in 68 innings. His average is 37.75, which makes him one of India’s most reliable T20 batsmen. Rahul has scored 2 centuries and 22 half-centuries, while his strike rate has been 139.12. That means they have the right balance of not only stability but also aggression.

His best score has been 110 not out. Rahul has hit 191 fours and 99 sixes in his career, which proves that he is an expert in both power and precision.

Rishabh Pant, another name for fearless batting

On the other hand, Rishabh Pant has scored 1209 runs in 66 innings in 76 matches. His average is 23.25, while his strike rate is 127.26. Although he has not scored a century yet, he has scored 3 half-centuries and his best score has been 65 not out. Pant has hit 111 fours and 44 sixes. That means when they last, they wreak havoc on the bowlers. The specialty of his batting is his ability to take risks and the power to suddenly turn the match in his favor.

Who is next?

If we talk only about statistics, then KL Rahul is ahead in this match, be it average, runs or number of centuries-fifties. Pant’s advantage is his left-handed batting and ability to score fast runs, which gives a different balance to the team. Rahul brings stability to the team, Pant brings aggression and this is the biggest identity of both.

T20I Record: The thrill of T20 cricket is something different, fast runs, big shots and record breaking performances. In this format, partnerships are the biggest key to the victory of any team. Today we will talk about those partnerships, which have registered their names in golden letters in the history of T20 International cricket.

Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake and Kendall Kadowaki-Fleming (Japan)

The biggest partnership in T20 International history is in the name of Japan’s Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake and Kendall Kadowaki-Fleming. Both the batsmen added 258 not out for the first wicket against China in February 2024. In this match held on the Mong Kok ground, both of them gave such a stormy performance that the bowlers did not get any chance. Batsmen of any team have not been able to break this record till date.

Usman Ghani and Hazratullah Zazai (Ireland)

In the match played in Dehradun in 2019, Afghanistan’s Usman Ghani and Hazratullah Zazai made a explosive opening partnership of 236 runs against Ireland. Jazai played an explosive innings of 162 runs in that match, which is still considered one of the best innings of T20 cricket.

Darcy Short and Aaron Finch (Australia)

The name of Australian pair Aaron Finch and Darcy Short is also immortal in T20 cricket. While playing against Zimbabwe in Harare in 2018, both of them had added 223 runs for the first wicket. In this match, Finch played a historic innings of 172 runs, which was the highest individual score in T20 International at that time.

Dillon Steyn and Sabavon Davizi (Czech Republic)

In 2022, Czech Republic batsmen Dylan Steyn and Sabavon Daviji surprised everyone by making a partnership of 220 runs against Bulgaria on the ground of Marsa. This partnership is proof that even small countries can achieve big feats in T20 cricket.

Avinash Pai and Lewis Bruce (Gibraltar)

Just a day later, at the same ground, Avinash Pai and Lewis Bruce also made an unbeaten 213-run partnership against Bulgaria. Both the batsmen together showed the rising level of associate teams in T20 cricket with their brilliant innings.

Fastest Half-Century In T20 International: A 5-match T20 series is being played between India and Australia, the third match of which was played today i.e. on 2 November 2025 at Bellerive Oval Stadium in Hobart. In this match, Team India defeated Australia by 5 wickets. Whereas Tim David scored fifty in only 23 balls in the third match and became the second Australian batsman to score the fastest half-century against India. In this match, Tim David scored 74 runs in 38 balls at a strike rate of 194.74. Here we are going to tell you who are the 7 batsmen who have scored the fastest half-century in T20 International? But here we will not mention about the players of Associate Nations, we will only tell about the players of Major countries.

Top-7 batsmen who scored the fastest half-century in T20 International

1. Yuvraj Singh (India) – 12 balls

Former Indian star batsman Yuvraj Singh is at number one in the list of top-7 batsmen who have scored the fastest half-century in T20 International. Yuvraj scored a half-century in 12 balls against England in Durban in the 2007 T20 World Cup.

2. Tadivanashe Marumani (Zimbabwe) – 13 balls

Zimbabwean batsman Tadivanashe Marumani is at second place in the list of batsmen who have scored the fastest half-century in T20 International. Marumani scored a half-century in 13 balls against Gambia in Nairobi (Ruaraka) in 2024.

3. Colin Munro (New Zealand) – 14 balls

Former New Zealand batsman Colin Munro is at third place in the list of batsmen who have scored the fastest half-century in T20 International. Munro scored a half-century in 14 balls against Sri Lanka in Auckland in 2016.

4. Quinton de Kock (South Africa) – 15 balls

South Africa’s star opener Quinton de Kock is at fourth place in the list of batsmen who have scored the fastest half-century in T20 International. De Kock scored a half-century in 15 balls against West Indies in Centurion in 2023.

5. Shai Hope (West Indies) – 16 balls

West Indies wicketkeeper batsman Shai Hope is at fifth place in the list of batsmen who have scored the fastest half-century in T20 International. Hope scored a half-century in 16 balls against Bangladesh in Sylhet in 2018.

6. Moeen Ali (England) – 16 balls

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali is at sixth place in the list of batsmen who have scored the fastest half-century in T20 International. Moeen scored a half-century in 16 balls against South Africa in Bristol in 2022.

7. Marco Yansen (South Africa) – 16 balls

South African all-rounder Marco Jansen is at seventh place in the list of batsmen who have scored the fastest half-century in T20 International. Yansen scored a half-century in 16 balls against India in Centurion in 2024.

West Indies Vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I Match: The year 2025 has been very special for West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd. After winning the IPL trophy with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) earlier this year, he has now become the second bowler to take a hat-trick in T20 Internationals for West Indies.

The final match of the 3-match T20 series between West Indies and Bangladesh was played on 31 October 2025 in Chattogram. In the last overs of this match, Shepherd destroyed the lower order batsmen of Bangladesh with his excellent bowling. Shepherd’s hat-trick not only changed the course of the third T20 International, but also played an important role in giving West Indies a 3-0 clean sweep.

Shepherd took a hat-trick in T20 International

Romario Shepherd completed his hat-trick in the 17th and 20th overs of the innings. Shepherd dismissed Bangladesh’s wicketkeeper batsman Nurul Hasan on the last ball of the 17th over and then in the last over, Shepherd completed his hat-trick by dismissing Tanjid Hasan, who was batting at 89 runs, on the first ball and Shoriful Islam on the second ball. In this match, Romario took 3 wickets for 36 runs in 4 overs.

Became the second bowler to take a hat-trick for West Indies

Romario Shepherd has become the second bowler to take a hat-trick for West Indies in T20 International cricket. Before him, Jason Holder had taken a hat-trick against England in 2021. Holder took four wickets in four balls in that match. In this match, Holder took 5 wickets for 27 runs in 2.5 overs. This achievement of Shepherd has given him a special place in the history of West Indies cricket.

Will RCB retain Romario?

Royal Challengers Bangalore had bought Romario Shepherd for the base price of Rs 1.5 crore for the 2025 IPL season. Shepherd had made an important contribution in making RCB the champion in 2025 with his all-round performance. Now his excellent performance in international cricket has strengthened the claim to retain him before the next season’s auction.

Shepherd made his T20 International debut for West Indies in 2020. Romario has taken 71 wickets in 66 matches at an average of 27.71 and an economy rate of less than 10. Now he is getting closer to taking 200 wickets in T20 format.

Most Sixes By A Batter In T20Is In A Calendar Year: The second match of the 5-match T20 series between India and Australia was played on 31 October 2025 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. In this match, the rising star of the Indian cricket team, Abhishek Sharma played a brilliant inning of 68 runs in 37 balls against Australia, in which he hit 8 brilliant fours and 2 skyscraper sixes. With this, Abhishek has created a new history in T20 International cricket. On the basis of his explosive performance in the year 2025, he has made the record of hitting the most number of sixes in a year. He has achieved this historic achievement, leaving behind the record of former Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan.

Players who have hit most sixes in a year in T20 International

Abhishek Sharma (India) – 43 sixes

India’s explosive opener Abhishek Sharma has become the first player to hit the most number of sixes in a year in T20 International. Abhishek has hit 43 sixes in 14 innings of the year 2025.

Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) – 42 sixes

The player who hit the most sixes in T20 International in the year 2021 was Pakistan’s wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan. Rizwan had hit 42 sixes in 26 innings this year.

Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 41 sixes

Former New Zealand opener Martin Guptill was the second player to hit the most sixes in T20 International in the year 2021. Guptill had hit 41 sixes in 18 innings this year.

Evin Lewis (West Indies) – 37 sixes

West Indies’ explosive opening batsman Evin Lewis was the third player to hit the most sixes in T20 International in the year 2021. Lewis had hit 37 sixes in 18 innings this year.

Kevin O’Brien (Ireland) – 36 sixes

Former Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien was the player who hit the most sixes in T20 International in 2019. O’Brien had hit 36 ​​sixes in 23 innings this year.

Most Runs In Career In T20Is: The first match of the 5-match T20 series between India and Australia was played in Canberra today, Wednesday, 29 October. Batting first in this match, the Indian team scored 97 runs at the loss of one wicket in 9.4 overs, later the match was canceled due to rain. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav played a brilliant inning of 39 unbeaten runs in 24 balls. Whereas Suryakumar Yadav is not included in the list of top-7 batsmen who have scored the most runs in T20 International. Here we are going to tell you who are the 7 batsmen who scored the most runs in T20 International?

Top-7 batsmen who scored most runs in T20 International

1. Rohit Sharma (India)

Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma is at number one in the list of top-7 batsmen who have scored the most runs in T20 International. Rohit has played 159 matches in his career, in which he has scored 4231 runs at an excellent strike rate of 140.89.

2. Babar Azam (Pakistan)

Pakistan’s Babar Azam is at second place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in T20 International. Babar has scored 4223 runs in 129 matches at an average of 39.46.

3. Virat Kohli (India)

Former Indian star batsman Virat Kohli is at third place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in T20 International. Virat has played 125 matches in his career, in which he has scored 4188 runs at an excellent average of 48.69.

4. Jos Buttler (England)

England’s wicketkeeper batsman Jos Buttler is at fourth place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in T20 International. Butler has scored 3869 runs in 144 matches at an excellent strike rate of 148.97.

5. Paul Stirling (Ireland)

Ireland’s explosive opening batsman Paul Stirling is at fifth position in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in T20 International. Sterling has scored 3710 runs in 153 matches at a strike rate of 134.86.

6. Martin Guptill (New Zealand)

Former New Zealand opener Martin Guptill is at sixth place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in T20 International. Guptill has played 122 matches in his career, in which he has scored 3531 runs at an average of 31.81.

7. Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan)

Pakistan’s wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan is at seventh place in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs in T20 International. Rizwan has scored 3414 runs in 106 matches at an average of 47.41.

Let us tell you that Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav is not present in the list of top-7 batsmen who have scored the most runs in T20 International. But Suryakumar is the 13th batsman to score the most runs in T20 International. So far, he has scored 2709 runs in 91 T20 matches at an excellent strike rate of 164.18.

Most Sixes In Career In T20Is: The first match of the 5-match T20 series between India and Australia was played in Canberra today, Wednesday, 29 October. Batting first in this match, the Indian team scored 97 runs at the loss of one wicket in 9.4 overs, later the match was canceled due to rain. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav played an unbeaten inning of 39 runs on 24 balls, in which he also hit 3 fours and 2 skyscraper sixes. Suryakumar has become the fifth player in the world and second player from India to hit 150 sixes in T20 International. Here we are going to tell you who are the top-7 batsmen who have hit the most sixes in T20 International?

Top-7 batsmen who hit most sixes in T20 International

1. Rohit Sharma (India) – 205 sixes

Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma is at number one in the list of top-7 batsmen who have hit most sixes in T20 International. Rohit has hit 205 skyscraper sixes in 150 T20 matches.

2. Muhammad Wasim (UAE) – 187 sixes

UAE batsman Muhammad Wasim is at second place in the list of batsmen who have hit most sixes in T20 International. Wasim has played 91 T20 matches so far, in which he has hit 187 sixes.

3. Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 173 sixes

Former New Zealand opener Martin Guptill is at third place in the list of batsmen who have hit most sixes in T20 International. Guptill has hit 173 sixes in 122 T20 matches.

4. Jos Buttler (England) – 172 sixes

England’s wicketkeeper batsman Jos Buttler is at fourth place in the list of batsmen who have hit most sixes in T20 International. Butler has played 144 T20 matches so far, in which he has hit 172 sixes.

5. Suryakumar Yadav (India) – 150 sixes

India’s T20 International team captain Suryakumar Yadav is fifth in the list of batsmen who have hit most sixes in T20 International. Suryakumar has hit 150 sixes in only 91 T20 matches.

6. Nicholas Pooran (West Indies) – 149 sixes

Former West Indies explosive batsman Nicholas Pooran is at sixth place in the list of batsmen who have hit most sixes in T20 International. Puran has played 106 T20 matches in his career, in which he has hit 149 sixes.

7. Glenn Maxwell (Australia) – 148 sixes

Australia’s star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is at seventh place in the list of batsmen who have hit the most sixes in T20 International. Maxwell has hit 148 skyscraper sixes in 124 T20 matches.