Published By: Sanchari Das

THESE Records Are Likely to Tumble During India’s 5 T20I Matches Vs. England

With personal milestones and team pride on the line, the India-England series promises to be a spectacle for cricket lovers

India and England are all set to rekindle their cricket rivalry in a highly anticipated series. The eight-match white-ball extravaganza will kick off with five T20 Internationals (T20Is) starting January 22 in Kolkata, followed by three ODIs. As both teams prepare for battle, several records are on the verge of being rewritten.

Buttler chasing Kohli’s record

England captain Jos Buttler is on the cusp of breaking Virat Kohli’s record for most runs in India-England T20Is. Buttler, with 498 runs to his name, needs just 151 more to surpass Kohli’s impressive tally of 648 runs. This series holds special significance for Buttler, who will look to avenge England’s loss to India in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final. Meanwhile, India’s Rohit Sharma, who has 467 runs against England, will remain a key figure despite his retirement from T20Is.

Milestones in boundaries

Jos Buttler is closing in on several milestones in T20 cricket. With 1,082 fours to his name, he is just 14 boundaries away from overtaking Aaron Finch’s mark of 1,095 fours. Achieving this feat would make him only the eighth batter in history to hit 1,100 fours in the format. Additionally, Buttler is poised to become the first English batter to score 500 runs against India in T20Is. This achievement would place him in an elite club, alongside Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, David Miller, and Finch.

Runs and records for Buttler and Suryakumar

Buttler is also on the brink of reaching the prestigious 12,000-run milestone in T20 cricket. Currently, at 11,967 runs, he needs just 33 more to join this elite group. On the Indian side, skipper Suryakumar Yadav, with 7,875 career T20 runs, is just 125 runs away from becoming the fourth Indian to reach 8,000 T20 runs. With their explosive batting, both players are likely to hit these milestones in the series.

Six-hitting race: Buttler vs. Suryakumar

The race for sixes is heating up as well. Jos Buttler, with 146 sixes in T20Is, and Suryakumar Yadav, with 145, are neck and neck. Both are vying to join an exclusive group of players who have hit 150 sixes in T20Is, including Rohit Sharma, Mohammad Waseem, and Martin Guptill. This contest promises fireworks, as both players are known for clearing the ropes effortlessly.

Arshdeep Singh’s quest for bowling supremacy

India’s Arshdeep Singh is just two wickets away from becoming the country’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is. Currently, at 95 wickets, he has a chance to surpass Yuzvendra Chahal’s record of 96 wickets. Another Indian bowler chasing history is Hardik Pandya, who has 14 wickets against England in T20Is. He needs three more to surpass Chahal’s tally of 16 wickets against the English side. Additionally, Pandya, with 89 career T20I wickets, is one wicket away from overtaking Jasprit Bumrah’s record.

Milestones for Samson and Pandya

Sanju Samson’s recent form has catapulted him closer to significant milestones. With three centuries in his last five matches, he is just 140 runs shy of surpassing MS Dhoni’s T20 career tally of 7,432 runs and 115 runs away from overtaking Dinesh Karthik. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya is nearing 100 sixes in T20Is, requiring just 12 more to achieve this remarkable feat. Both players’ performances will be crucial for India’s success in the series.

A century showdown: Samson and Salt

Sanju Samson and England’s Phil Salt have showcased their batting prowess with three T20I centuries each. This series provides an opportunity for both players to equal Suryakumar Yadav’s record of four T20I hundreds. The competition between Samson and Salt adds another layer of excitement to an already electrifying series.