We’ve always heard about the fastest 50s or 100s, but never the slowest. Let’s look at this section as well.
The most exciting and unpredictable cricket format is T20. In this format, a batsman’s strike rate is usually 140-150, and every ball can swing the game. To score a century in T20 cricket, you need to score at a strike rate of 135-150 against all batsmen. However, many players have a strike rate of less than 100 for a half-century. Here is a list of the 3 half-century in T20 Internationals.
1. Ryan Watson (54 Balls)-Former Scotland right-arm spinner Ryan Watson scored a half-century in a T20 World Cup, a record he still holds. Against Kenya in ICC T20 tournament, Ryan Watson scored 57 runs in 54 balls. Kenya won the first toss of the match, with a target of 107 runs. As time went on, Scotland’s Ryan Watson kept scoring. He scored 54 off 61 balls in the innings. Ryan Watson was named man of the match as Scotland won by nine wickets.
2.Mohammad Rizwan (52 Balls)-Rizwan’s 52-ball half-century against Canada tops this list of marvels.After losing his opening partner Saim Ayub (6) earlier, Rizwan walked in with skipper Babar Azam and the pair added 63 runs. The keeper scored an unbeaten 53 cautiously on a slow track in New York, winning plenty of balls. Pakistan (107/3) won in 17.3 overs.
3.Virat Kohli (48 Balls)-During the thrilling T20 World Cup of 2024, Virat Kohli showcased his adaptability in the final match against South Africa by batting through a slow start to eventually explode with a 59-ball 76, managing to nail his slowest-ever T20I half-century off 48 deliveries. Despite the initial struggle, Kohli’s resilience shone brightly as he gradually found his rhythm and shifted gears, demonstrating his exceptional skill and temperament under pressure on the big stage.
