The Sydney Cricket Ground is a multi-sport stadium situated in the capital city of the state of New South Wales, which is the most populous city in Australia.

Owned and operated by the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust, the 48,000-capacity stadium is home to the New South Wales cricket team, which is one of the most successful teams in Australia’s First-Class domestic circuit. The SCG is also home to three-time Big Bash League champions Sydney Sixers.

Unlike other cricket stadiums in Australia, which are known for their pacy and bouncy nature, the Sydney Cricket Ground has one of the most spin-friendly wickets in the country.

The SCG hosted its first-ever international cricket game in February 1882, which was a Test match between Australia and England. The right-arm off-break bowler Joey Palmer bagged 11 wickets in that contest to guide the hosts to a memorable win.

Interestingly, the first ODI match was also played between Australia and England in January 1979, which unfortunately ended in no result.

Here’s a look at the T20I records at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Sydney Cricket Ground T20I records

Highest total: The highest total in a T20I match at the Sydney Cricket Ground is 221/5 made by Australia in the only T20I of the England Tour of Australia 2006/07. Interestingly, it was the first ever T20I played on this ground. A total of six players, three each from both teams, made their international debut in the 20-over format. 

Wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist, skipper Ricky Ponting, all-rounder Andrew Symonds and debutant Cameron White played some attacking cricket to propel their team to the mammoth total. In reply, England could only score 144/9 from their quota of 20 overs, facing a 77-run defeat in the process.

Lowest total: The lowest total recorded in a T20I match at the SCG is 101/10 made by Bangladesh against South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 game. The Proteas' bowling duo Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi grabbed seven wickets between them to bowl their opponents out in a huge chase of 206 runs before winning the encounter comfortably by 104 runs.

Highest individual score: Australia all-rounder Shane Watson holds the record for the highest individual score in a T20I at this stadium. He smashed a 71-ball 124* against the Indian team in the third T20I of the India tour of Australia in 2016. The knock, played at a brilliant strike rate of 174.64, featured 10 fours and six maximums. Furthermore, it remains the only international century to be scored at the SCG in the shortest format of the game.

However, Watson’s superb efforts went in vain as Team India emerged victorious by seven wickets. Veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli scored half-centuries in the match-winning chase.

Best bowling: South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje holds the record for best bowling figures in a T20I match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. In the Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup 2022 against Bangladesh, the Proteas posted a total of 205/5 courtesy Rilee Rossouw’s dominating 56-ball 109. 

In reply, Bangladesh could only score 101/10 in 16.3 overs as their batters were no match to Nortje’s lethal spell of 4/10. In the end, South Africa won it convincingly by 104 runs.

Highest partnership: The South African pair of Quinton de Kock and Rilee Rossouw holds the record for the highest partnership of 168 runs at the SCG. It is also the highest partnership recorded in T20 World Cup history.

In the Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup 2022 against Bangladesh, the Proteas posted a total of 205/5 in 20 overs thanks to a massive second wicket stand between the two batters.

Chasing a daunting target of 206 runs, Bangladesh were bowled out for 101 to hand South Africa a 104-run victory.

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India’s Virat Kohli holds the record for the most international centuries among active players. 

Since his international debut in a one-day international (ODI) against Sri Lanka in August 2008, Virat Kohli has already slammed 80 international hundreds so far.

Former England cricket team captain Joe Root has the second-most international centuries among active players. The right-handed batter has hit 50 international centuries.

Australia’s opening batter David Warner has the second-most international centuries among active players. The southpaw has hit 49 international centuries.

The likes of Australia's David Warner (49), India's Rohit Sharma (48) and Kane Williamson (45) of New Zealand complete the top five list for the most international centuries among active players.

Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar has the incredible record for the most centuries in international cricket. The former right-handed batter smashed 100 hundreds across three formats of the game.

Know the top 10 list of most international centuries among active players:

Most international centuries among active players

Player	Team	100s
Virat Kohli	India	80
Joe Root	England	50
David Warner	Australia	49
Rohit Sharma	India	47
Kane Williamson	New Zealand	45
Steve Smith	Australia	44
Babar Azam	Pakistan	31
Quinton de Kock	South Africa	28
Tamim Iqbal	Bangladesh	25
Shikhar Dhawan	India	24

Virat Kohli | 80 centuries

Former India captain Virat Kohli has the most international centuries among active players. Since 2008 , the Indian star batter has slammed 50 hundreds in ODI cricket. Kohli has hit 29 Test hundreds so far. The right-handed batter has also registered one T20 international ton. Overall, Kohli has 80 centuries in international cricket.

Joe Root | 50 centuries

England talisman Joe Root features second on the list for the most international centuries among active players. Since his international debut in 2012, Joe Root has slammed 50 centuries so far. The stylish right-handed batter has hit 34 Test hundreds while registering 16 ODI centuries. However, he is yet to slam a T20 international hundred.

David Warner | 49 centuries

Flamboyant Australia batter David Warner features third on the list for the most international centuries among active players. The two-time ICC ODI World Cup winner has 22 hundreds in the 50-over format. The left-hander has recorded 26 Test hundreds. Warner has hammered one T20I century so far. Between 2009 and 2023, Warner has registered 49 international centuries.

Rohit Sharma | 48 centuries

Next in line is India cricket team captain Rohit Sharma. Between 2007 and 2024, Rohit Sharma has hit 48 centuries in international cricket. The swashbuckling opening batter has the third-most hundreds in ODI format with 31 centuries, only behind Virat Kohli (50) and Sachin Tendulkar (49). Rohit has also recorded 12 Test hundreds and five T20I tons - the joint most by any player in the shortest format.  

Kane Williamson | 45 centuries

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson completes the top five list for the most international centuries among active players. Kane Williamson has slammed 32 centuries in Test cricket. The right-handed batter has also hit 13 ODI hundreds so far. However, Williamson is yet to record a T20I hundred. Overall, the New Zealand talisman has recorded 45 centuries in international cricket. 

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Englad cricket team batters Jos Buttler and Alex Hales' 170* opening stand against India in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 is the highest partnership in T20 World Cup history.

Chasing a target of 169, the pair came out all guns blazing to register a huge 10-wicket win. While skipper Buttler scored 80* off 49, his partner took on the Indian bowlers hit a 47-ball 86.

South African cricketer Quinton de Kock’s 168-run stand with Rilee Rossouw against Bangladesh is the second highest partnership in the competition's history. The record came in a Super 12 match at the 2022 edition of the tournament.

Rilee Rossouw joined Quinton de Kock played with an attacking intent to post a total of 205/5, with de Kock scoring a 38-ball 63 and Rossouw smashing a scintillating 56-ball 109.

While de Kock smashed seven fours and three sixes, Rossouw plundered seven fours and eight maximums. Thereafter, the bowlers defended the total with ease to guide their team to a 104-run win.

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene’s 166-run partnership with Kumar Sangakkara against West Indies in the 2010 edition stands third on the list of highest partnership in T20 World Cup.

West Indies got an early breakthrough after Kemar Roach dismissed Sanath Jayasuriya in the third over. However, the Lankans Mahela Jayawardene’s unbeaten 56-ball 98, which comprised nine boundaries and four maximums and Kumar Sangakkara’s brisk 49-ball 68 powered their team to a total of 195/3, getting a 166-run partnership in the process.

Defending the total, Ajantha Mendis and Lasith Malinga took three wickets each to register an easy 57-run win.

Pakistan duo Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam also have one of the highest partnerships in T20 World Cup history.

The opening pair’s unbeaten 152-run stand against India in the 2021 edition of the T20 World Cup helped their side to a 10-wicket win. Rizwan and Azam both scored their respective fifties, getting a combined 12 fours and five sixes to register their first win over India in the tournament.

Earlier, Shaheen Afridi’s fiery spell restricted their opponents to 151/7 in their quota of 20 overs.

We have two more century stands, both coming in the same match, that are in the list of highest partnership in T20 World Cup.

In the Group 1 match of the T20 World Cup 2014 between Sri Lanka and England, the latter won the toss and elected to field first.

Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene and Tillakaratne Dilshan made 145 runs together, which included Jayawardene’s 51-ball 89 and his Dilshans�?55 off 47 balls. With contributions from other middle-order batters, Sri Lanka posted a total of 189/4.

In reply, the Englishmen lost two wickets in the first over itself with no runs on the scoreboard. However, Alex Hales and Eoin Morgan’s 152-run partnership ensured early setbacks were brushed aside as they scored a century and a half-century, respectively, guiding England to a six-wicket triumph. Know the top 10 list of highest partnership in T20 World Cup history.

Highest partnership in T20 World Cup: Get the top 10 list

Partners	Team	Opposition	Runs	Year
Jos Buttler and Alex Hales	England	India	170*	2022
Quinton de Kock and Rilee Rossouw	South Africa	Bangladesh	168	2022
Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara	Sri Lanka	West Indies	166	2010
Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam	Pakistan	India	152*	2021
Alex Hales and Eoin Morgan	England	Sri Lanka	152	2014
Tillakaratne Dilshan and Mahela Jayawardene	Sri Lanka	England	145	2014
Chris Gayle and Devon Smith	West Indies	South Africa	145	2007
Kamran Akmal and Salman Butt	Pakistan	Bangladesh	142	2010
KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma	India	Afghanistan	140	2021
Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag	India	England	136	2007

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The Barsapara Cricket Stadium is an international cricket venue located in Guwahati, Assam.

Also known as Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium or the Assam Cricket Association Stadium, the Barsapara Cricket Stadium was established in 2012 and has a seating capacity of around 40,000.

Owned and operated by the Assam Cricket Association, it became India's 49th international cricket venue. 

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium staged its first international cricket match, a T20 played between hosts India and Australia in October 2017. Led by David Warner, Australia won the game by eight wickets. 

It later hosted its first One-Day International (ODI) featuring India and West Indies in October 2018. The hosts won the match convincingly by eight wickets.

Since then, Barsapara Cricket Stadium has staged four T20Is and two ODIs so far.

Apart from international matches, it has also staged several Indian T20 League matches and other T20 matches in domestic as well as at club levels.

Let’s have a closer look at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium T20 records and stats.

Barsapara Cricket Stadium T20 records and stats

Highest total

The Indian cricket team holds the record for the highest total at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in T20 cricket. During the second T20I of South Africa’s tour of India in October 2022, the Rohit Sharma-led hosts posted 237/3 in their 20 overs after being put into bat. India rode on fifties from Suryakumar Yadav (61 not out) and KL Rahul (57) along with contributions from Virat Kohli (49 not out) and Rohit Sharma (43) to post a record T20 total at the venue in Guwahati. In reply, South Africa scored 221/3 in their allotted overs and fell short by just 16 runs. India won the three match T20I series 2-1.

Lowest total

The Services cricket team registered the lowest total at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in the T20 format. Put into bat, Services could only manage 90/8 in their 20 overs against Bengal during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite Group match in November 2021. Wicketkeeper-batter Devender Lochab top-scored for Services with 34 not out. For Bengal, left-arm spinner Pradipta Pramanik was the wrecker-in-chief with 2/16 in his quota of four overs. Bengal later chased down the target in just 10.5 overs to register a nine-wicket victory in Guwahati.

Most runs

Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has scored the most runs at the venue in T20 cricket. Representing Mumbai, the stylish right-handed batter amassed 163 runs in three matches at an average of 54.33 and a strike rate of 141.73 in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021. His former teammate Manish Pandey features second on the list with 146 runs in six games at this ground in T20 format.

Most wickets

Shubham Agarwal, Mohit Avasthi and Krishnappa Gowtham share the record for the most wickets at this cricket ground in the T20 format. Playing for Chhattisgarh, Shubham Agarwal bagged seven wickets in just two T20 matches at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. On the other hand, Mumbai right-arm medium pacer Mohit Avasthi also claimed seven scalps in three T20 games at this venue. Meanwhile, Karnataka right-arm off-spinner Krishnappa Gowtham also featured in the list with seven wickets in four T20 matches at this venue.

Highest individual score

India’s Ruturaj Gaikwad holds the record for the highest individual score at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in T20 cricket. Opening the batting, Ruturaj Gaikwad slammed an unbeaten 123 off just 57 balls against Australia in the third T20I of a five-match T20I series in 2023. His scintillating knock was laced with 13 fours and seven maximums to power India to 222/3 in their 20 overs. However, Ruturaj’s magnificent ton went in vain as Australia chased down the target to secure a five-wicket win in Guwahati.

Best bowling figures

Chhattisgarh spinner Shubham Agarwal has the best bowling figures at this venue in the T20 format. The talented leg-spinner registered match-winning figures of 5/13 against Services during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite Group B match in 2021. Defending 176, Shubham Agarwal dismissed Anshul Gupta, Vikas Hathwala, Sachidanand Pandey, Devender Lochab and Rahul Singh to bowl out Services for 141 in 19.5 overs. Earlier, Chhattisgarh scored 176/3 in their allotted overs to win the match by 35 runs.

Highest partnership

South Africa’s Quinton de Kock and David Miller hold the record for the highest partnership at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in T20 cricket. Chasing 238, South Africa were reduced to 47/3 in 6.2 overs against India in the second T20I of a three-match series in October 2022. Later, Quinton de Kock and David Miller stitched an unbeaten 174-run stand for the fourth wicket in Guwahati. While de Kock scored 69 not out, Miller remained unbeaten on a 47-ball 106. Despite their incredible partnership, South Africa lost the game by 16 runs. 

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West Indies cricketer Kieron Pollard holds the record for most catches in T20 cricket. Since making his T20 debut in 2006, Pollard has grabbed a whopping 362 catches in 660 matches so far.

Having represented the likes of West Indies, Team Mumbai, Adelaide Strikers, Barbados Tridents, Cape Cobras, Melbourne Renegades and Multan Sultans to name a few, Pollard averages 0.55  catches per innings.

South Africa’s David Miller features second on the list for the most catches in T20 cricket.

Miller is, in fact, only the second player close to 300 catches, with his overall tally standing at 292 grabs. Interestingly, his average of 0.62 catches per innings is only bettered by AB de Villiers among those who have more than 100 catches in the shortest format.

The hard-hitting middle-order batter, Miller, has played for various franchises across the globe including the likes of South Africa, Team Punjab, Team Rajasthan, Team Gujarat, Paarl Royals, Multan Sultans and Jamaica Tallawahs.

Following the Proteas cricketer is another Trinidad and Tobago national in Dwayne Bravo. The veteran cricketer has played 573 T20 matches during his 18-year career, taking 271 catches in the process. Have made 573 appearances, Bravo averages just under one catch per match with his highest tally in a single match being four catches. 

England’s Jos Buttler and South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock acquire the fourth and the fifth spot respectively in the list of most catches in T20. 

The likes of AB de Villiers, Dinesh Karthik, Shoaib Malik, Alex Hales and MS Dhoni complete the top 10 list of players with most catches in T20 cricket.

Most catches in T20 cricket

Player	Span	Matches	Innings	Catches
Kieron Pollard	2006-2024	660	648	362
David Miller	2008-2024	472	466	292
Dwayne Bravo	2006-2024	573	564	271
Jos Buttler	2009-2024	406	401	244
Quinton de Kock	2011-2024	329	326	236
AB de Villiers	2004-2021	340	335	230
Dinesh Karthik	2006-2024	389	385	227
Shoaib Malik	2005-2024	542	541	225
Alex Hales	2009-2024	449	444	221
MS Dhoni	2006-2024	380	378	218

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St George's Park Cricket Ground is one of the oldest cricket venues located in Gqeberha, South Africa.

Previously named Port Elizabeth, Gqeberha hosted the first Test to be played outside England or Australia in March 1889. England won the Test by eight wickets.

Situated within sight of the ocean, St George's Park is popular for its brass band that plays during matches.

The iconic ground is home of the Port Elizabeth Cricket Club, one of the oldest cricket clubs in South Africa, the Eastern Province Club and Sunrisers Eastern Cape. 

St George's Park later staged its first one-day international (ODI) between South Africa and India in December 1992. The hosts won by six wickets.

It was selected as one of the 15 venues to host the ICC ODI World Cup in 2003. It hosted five matches during the marquee ICC tournament including three group 

Since December 2007, St George's Park has staged three T20 international matches so far. It also hosted Indian T20 League matches in 2009. 

Let’s have a look at St George's Park T20 records and stats:

St George's Park T20I records and stats

Highest team total

The South Africa cricket team holds the record for the highest team total at St. George's Park in T20 international cricket. During the third T20I of New Zealand’s tour of South Africa in 2012, the Faf du Plessis-led hosts posted 179/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Opening batter Henry Davids�?68 off 51 balls and Justin Ontong’s 30-ball 48 helped South Africa record a great total on the board. South Africa later restricted New Zealand to 146/9 in their 20 overs to register a 33-run victory in Gqeberha. With the win, the hosts clinched the three-match T20I series 2-1.

Lowest team total

New Zealand and Australia have registered the lowest team total at St. George's Park in T20I format. Chasing 180, New Zealand could only manage 146/9 in their 20 overs against South Africa in December 2012. Captain Brendon McCullum was the top-scorer for the Kiwis with 25. In February 2020, Australia recorded 146/6 in their 20 overs while chasing South Africa’s 158/4 in the second T20I of the three-match series. Lungi Ngidi was the wrecker-in-chief for the Proteas as he bagged three wickets for 41 runs in his quota of four overs. 

Most runs

South Africa’s Quinton de Kock has scored the most runs at this cricket venue in T20I cricket. The swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter has amassed 72 runs in two T20Is at an average of 36 and a strike rate of 141.17. Quinton de Kock has slammed one T20I fifty at St. George's Park. Compatriot Henry Davids is second on the list with 68 runs in the only game that he played. 

Most wickets

Legendary South Africa cricketer Dale Steyn currently holds the record for the most wickets at this ground in T20I format. The former right-arm fast bowler scalped four T20I wickets in one match against West Indies in December 2007. Former West Indies pacer Jerome Taylor features second on the list with three T20I wickets at this venue.

Highest individual score

Opening batter Quinton de Kock registered the highest individual score at St. George's Park in T20I cricket. Electing to bat first, captain Quinton de Kock scored 70 off 47 balls against Australia in the second T20I of the three-match series in 2020. His swashbuckling knock was laced with five fours and four sixes. Quinton de Kock’s knock guided South Africa to 158/4 in their allotted overs. The hosts later restricted Australia to 146/6 to win the game by 12 runs in Gqeberha.

Best bowling figures

Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn recorded the best bowling figures at the venue in T20I format. Dale Steyn registered impressive figures of 3-0-9-4 against West Indies in a rain-affected T20I in December 2007. Defending 58, Steyn dismissed Devon Smith, Runako Morton, Marlon Samuels and captain Dwayne Bravo to reduce West Indies to 41/5 in the first six overs. Despite Steyn’s brilliant spell, West Indies later chased down the target in 9.5 overs to register a five-wicket win.

Highest partnership

South Africa’s Justin Ontong and Henry Davids hold the record for the highest partnership at St. George's Park in T20I cricket. Justin Ontong and Henry Davids stitched an 89-run partnership for the third wicket against New Zealand in the third T20I in 2012. Davids scored 68 while Ontong smashed a quick-fire 48 to power South Africa to 179/6 in their 20 overs. The hosts won the match by 33 runs to claim the three-match series 2-1.

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The SuperSport Park is one of the iconic cricket stadiums located in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa. 

Originally named as Centurion Park, the cricket venue has a seating capacity of 22,000 and also features Beach Cabana type hospitality chalets on the grass banks. It has a beautiful outfield with one of the best drainage facilities.

Considered to be one of the cricket grounds with the best players' facilities in the world, the SuperSport Park staged its first One-Day International (ODI) between hosts South Africa and India in December 1992. India won the match by four wickets.

The SuperSport Park is the home ground of the South African cricket team, Titans cricket team and SA20’s Pretoria Capitals.

It was also one of the venues that hosted ICC World Cup 2003 and ICC Champions Trophy 2009. It also staged the Indian T20 League in 2009.

Let’s have a look at SuperSport Park ODI records and stats:

SuperSport Park ODI records and stats

Highest team total

The South Africa cricket team holds the record for the highest team total at the SuperSport Park in ODI cricket. During the first ODI of Pakistan’s tour of South Africa in 2007, the Graeme Smith-led hosts posted a mammoth total of 392/6 in their 50 overs. Fifties from Jacques Kallis (88 not out), Mark Boucher (78), captain Graeme Smith (72) and AB de Villiers (67) helped South Africa register a record ODI total at the venue. In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for 228 in 46.4 overs. South Africa won the five-match ODI series 3-1.

Lowest team total

South Africa also recorded the lowest team total at the SuperSport Park in ODI format. Put in to bat, South Africa were skittled out for 118 in 32.2 overs against India in the second ODI of the 2018 series. Khaya Zondo and Jean-Paul Duminy top-scored for the hosts with 25 each. For India, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was the wrecker-in-chief as he bagged five wickets for 22 runs in his 8.2 overs. Chasing 119, Shikhar Dhawan (51 not out) and Virat Kohli (46 not out) guided India to a nine-wicket victory in Centurion. The Virat Kohli-led visitors clinched the six-match ODI series 5-1.

Most runs

Former South African cricketer Hashim Amla holds the record for the most runs at this venue in ODI cricket. Between 2009 and 2019, the stylish right-handed batter accumulated 904 runs in 15 matches at an average of 64.57 and a strike rate of 93.48. He slammed five hundreds and one fifty at the SuperSport Park in the 50-over format. Former Proteas captain Graeme Smith is second on the list with 861 runs in 17 ODIs on this ground.

Most wickets

Legendary South African all-rounder Shaun Pollock picked up the most wickets at the SuperSport Park in 50-over cricket. The former right-arm pacer bagged 32 wickets in 16 matches at an average of 16.09 and an economy of 3.53 between 1996 and 2008. He registered best bowling figures of 5/37 on this ground in the ODI format. Ex-Proteas speedster Dale Steyn features second on the list with 24 wickets in 13 ODIs at an economy of 4.73.

Highest individual score

South Africa’s Quinton de Kock registered the highest individual score at this ground in ODI cricket. Chasing 295 against Australia in 2016, the flamboyant left-hander scored 178 off 113 balls during the first ODI in Centurion. Quinton de Kock’s scintillating knock was laced with 16 fours and 11 sixes. His brilliant innings helped South Africa chase down the required target in 36.2 overs with six wickets in hand. Earlier, Australia posted 294/9 in their allotted 50 overs.

Best bowling figures

Former Ireland cricketer David Trent Johnston recorded the best bowling figures at the SuperSport Park in ODI cricket. During the ICC World Cup Qualifiers final in 2009, Johnston registered brilliant figures of 10-4-14-5 to bowl out Canada for 185 in 48 overs. The Canadian right-arm pacer claimed the crucial wickets of Ashif Mulla, Rizwan Cheema, Ian Billcliff, captain Ashish Bagai and Sunil Dhaniram. Ireland later chased down the target in 42.3 overs and won the final by nine wickets.

Highest partnership

Former Australian cricketers Shane Watson and Ricky Ponting hold the record for the highest partnership at the SuperSport Park in the ODI format. Watson and captain Ponting forged a match-winning 252-run stand for the second wicket against arch-rivals England while chasing 258 in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2009. While Watson smashed 131 not out, Ponting remained unbeaten on 111.

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The Indian cricket team will lock horns with South Africa in the second T20 international (T20I) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday, October 2. The match will start at 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).

IND vs SA Dream11 prediction for 2nd T20I 2022

Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India started the three-match T20I series with a dominating eight-wicket victory at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Wednesday.

Electing to bowl first, India rode on an all-round bowling performance to restrict South Africa to a below-par score of 106/8 in their allotted 20 overs. In reply, the Men in Blue chased down the target in just 16.4 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Interestingly, India have a superior head-to-head record against South Africa in the T20I format, winning 12 of the 21 matches that they have clashed in so far. The Proteas have registered eight victories so far. One match ended in no result.

Going by recent form and overall head-to-head record, IND will start as favourites against SA in Guwahati on Sunday.

IND vs SA Dream11 team tips for 3rd T20I 2022

Top tip: Best batter

India’s in-form cricketer Suryakumar Yadav will be the batter to watch out for in the second T20 international. The 32-year-old has been in brilliant form this year, amassing 732 runs in 21 matches at an impressive strike rate of 180.29 while also maintaining an average of 40.66. He smashed an unbeaten 51 off just 33 balls to help India secure a convincing win in the opening match of the series. Suryakumar Yadav has accumulated 85 fantasy points and could be a game-changer at just 8.5 credits.

Top tip: Best bowler

In the bowling department, Arshdeep Singh of India could be a smart pick at just 6.5 credits. The 23-year-old left-arm pacer troubled the South Africa batters in the first T20I, picking three wickets for 32 runs in his quota of four overs. Arshdeep Singh has accrued 107 fantasy points and will look to add more to his tally in the second T20I.

Top tip: Best all-rounder and wicket-keeper

Among the all-rounders on display, one could pick South Africa’s Wayne Parnell in their fantasy cricket team. Parnell conceded just 14 runs in his four overs in the opening match and also contributed 24 runs coming lower down the batting order. Parnell has bagged 34 fantasy points and could be a decent pick at just 6.5 credits.

For the wicket-keeper spot, South Africa’s Quinton de Kock will be the top fantasy recommendation over out-of-form Rishabh Pant of India. Apart from fulfilling his wicket-keeping responsibilities, de Kock has already amassed 1,895 runs in 70 T20Is at a strike rate of 133.08 and an average of 30.56. The South African gloveman is due for a big score and can prove to be a great pick at 9 credits.

IND vs SA 2nd T20I playing XI (probable)

India playing XI (probable): KL Rahul (vice-captain), Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Deepak Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

South Africa playing XI (probable): Quinton de Kock (wicket-keeper), Temba Bavuma (captain), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi

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Uncapped England cricketer Will Smeed currently owns the record for the highest individual score in the 100-ball League.

While opening the batting for his franchise Birmingham in the 100-ball League 2022, Smeed smashed an unbeaten 101-run knock off just 50 balls against defending champions Southampton at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground.

The swashbuckling right-handed batter surpassed England cricketer Liam Livingstone’s previous record, who hammered an unbeaten 92 off just 40 balls for Birmingham against Leeds during the inaugural edition of the 100-ball League in 2021.

During his record-breaking innings, Smeed became the first batter to score a hundred in the 100-ball tournament. The Cambridge-born cricketer’s impressive knock was laced with eight fours and six sixes.

Smeed’s ton powered Birmingham to 176/4 in their allotted 100 balls. In reply, Southampton were bowled out for 123 as the hosts won the match by 53 runs.

England international Liam Livingstone boasts the second highest individual score in the 100-ball League.

Chasing a target of 144 against Leeds during the 2021 edition, Livingstone scored an unbeaten 40-ball 92 to help Birmingham chase down the total in just 74 balls. 

Livingstone’s blitzkrieg innings included three fours and 10 maximums. The knock guided Birmingham to a commanding eight-wicket victory.

England cricketer David Malan comes in third on the list for the highest individual scorers in the 100-ball League.

While representing the Nottingham franchise, the flamboyant southpaw scored 88 not out against hosts Leeds in the 2022 edition.

Malan’s unbeaten 88-run knock helped Nottingham chase down 153 in 94 balls. The England international hit 11 fours and three sixes during his match-winning innings.

England all-rounder David Willey, South Africa cricketer Colin Ingram and English batter Will Jack are next on the list. All the three cricketers have played 81-run knocks in the 100-ball League.

Playing for Nottingham, David Willey scored an unbeaten 81 off 45 balls against Lord’s London at the iconic Lord’s. Proteas batter Colin Ingram smashed 43-ball 81 not out for Oval London against hosts Birmingham the very next day of Willey’s innings.

During the 2022 edition, Oval London’s Will Jack scored 81 off 45 balls against Cardiff to equal Willey and Ingram.

New Zealand wicket-keeper batter Glenn Phillips is the only other batter to touch 80 in the 100-ball League. Representing Cardiff, Phillips smashed a 35-ball 80 against Lord’s London in the 2021 edition.

Highest individual scores in 100-ball League

Player	For	Against	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Venue	Match Date
Will Smeed	Birmingham	Southampton	101*	50	8	6	Birmingham	10 August 2022
Liam Livingstone	Birmingham	Leeds	92*	40	3	10	Leeds	17 August 2021
David Malan	Nottingham	Leeds	88*	49	11	3	Leeds	9 August 2022
David Willey	Nottingham	Lord’s London	81*	45	3	6	Lord's	3 August 2022
Colin Ingram	Oval London	Birmingham	81*	43	8	4	Birmingham	4 August 2022
Will Jack	Oval London	Cardiff	81	45	7	4	Cardiff	7 August 2022
Glenn Phillips	Cardiff	Lord’s London	80	35	5	7	Cardiff	18 August 2021
Quinton de Kock	Southampton	Leeds	72*	45	9	1	Southampton	7 August 2021
Jonny Bairstow	Cardiff	Southampton	72	39	5	5	Cardiff	27 August 2021
Josh Inglis	Lord’s London	Cardiff	72	45	7	3	Cardiff	18 August 2021

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A lot of players can create magic with their bats - beautiful drives, big shots - you name it, they have it. And then there is another set of players who weave magic with their hands, both in front of the stumps with their bats and behind it with gloves.

Unlike other players, the role of a keeper is more challenging as they have to focus on more than one discipline throughout the game. Not only are they expected to be flawless behind the stumps, but wicket-keepers are also expected to perform with their bat.

It’s no mean feat as they have to stay focused more than most throughout the opposition innings before showing their own capability with willow in hand. Here’s a look at the players who scored the most runs in an ODI innings by a wicket-keeper.

MS Dhoni 183* vs Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka had scored 298/4 in their innings and got off to a great start while defending the total, taking out Sachin Tendulkar in the first over of the innings. MS Dhoni, coming in at No. 3, scored 183* (145) with 15 fours and 10 sixes, taking India to 303/4 and winning the match.

To put his knock into perspective, Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara had scored an unbeaten 138 off 147 balls himself, with another veteran, Mahela Jayawardene, scoring 71 off 70 deliveries. Yet it was Dhoni who shone that night at Jaipur in October 2005.

Quinton de Kock 178 vs Australia

South African wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock made headlines against Australia in September 2016. Asked to bat first, Australia stacked up 294/9 on the scoreboard, powered by David Warner’s 40 off 36 balls, George Bailey’s 74 off 90 balls and John Hastings�?51 off 56 deliveries.

In the chase, South Africa got off to a blazing start, with both their openers hitting big from the word go. Openers de Kock and Rilee Rossouw stitched together a 145-run stand for the first wicket in just 17 overs, which made the rest of the chase a piece of cake.

De Kock’s knock, which came with 16 fours and 11 maximums, helped South Africa outdo Australia’s score by the 37th over itself.

Liton Das 176 vs Zimbabwe

Litton Das�?special knock against Zimbabwe in March 2020 is one that Bangladesh fans will remember fondly. Playing at Sylhet, the home team’s openers - Litton and Tamim Iqbal - put a 292-run stand together. 

The duo of Liton Das (176 off 143 balls) and Tamim Iqbal (128* off 109 deliveries) pummelled 23 fours and 14 sixes between them, with the former alone responsible for 16 fours and eight sixes. 

The opening pair helped take Bangladesh to 322/3 in a match reduced to 43 overs due to rain. In response, Zimbabwe could only score 218 in 37.3 overs, falling short of the revised target calculated by the Duckworth Lewis method by 123 runs. 

Most runs in an ODI innings by a wicket-keeper

Player name	Country	Opposition	Score (balls)	6s/4s
MS Dhoni	India	Sri Lanka	183* (145)	15/10
Quinton de Kock	South Africa	Australia	178 (113)	16/11
Liton Das	Bangladesh	Zimbabwe	176 (143)	16/8
Jaskaran Malhotra	USA	Papua New Guinea	173* (124)	4/16
Adam Gilchrist	Australia	Zimbabwe	172 (126)	13/3

Author: Varsha Badrinath

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