3 Explosive Batsmen Without A T20I Half-Century

It would not be an understatement to say that the T20 format has revolutionized cricket globally. Especially, the batsmen have become all the more creative and are finding ways to score runs from the first ball till the end of the innings. T20 cricket has made the sport a batsman’s game.

International cricket has seen some stars rising to the global stage due to the advent of T20 format. In particular, the franchise league tournaments including the IPL, the PSL, Big Bash League, and many others, have become pioneers of quality cricketers across the globe.

Although T20 cricket has produced some fine power-hitters over the years, there have been a few batsmen who have been reckoned for their aggressive approach but still haven’t been able to score a single half-century in the T20Is.

Today, we’ll take a look at the 3 batsmen who are known for their aggressive stroke play but have not been able to convert it into a single half-century in the T20 internationals.

3 Explosive Batsmen Who Haven’t Scored A 50 In T20Is

3. Ben Stokes

England cricket team all-rounder Ben Stokes is among the list of batsmen who have not scored a half-century in T20I cricket so far. Stokes has produced some match-winning performances for his national team with his bat as well as ball.

Having played brilliantly in the ICC World Cup 2019, Stokes played a key role in winning the first ODI World Cup for England. Stokes is a fantastic batsman across formats but he has not yet hit a half-century in T2oI.

In 26 T20I matches played so far, Stokes has scored 305 runs at an average of 17.94 and a strike rate of 134.36. During his stint, his best score has been 47 runs. However, the wait for a grand knock might soon come to an end as Stokes is a player with tremendous potential.

2. Chris Lynn

Whenever we talk about Chris Lynn, the explosive opener of the Australia cricket team, the first thing that comes to mind is his stormy 91-run innings in 30 balls in Abu Dhabi T10. But you would be surprised to know that Lynn, who has been an explosive batsman in the various franchise league matches, has not yet scored a half-century in T20I cricket.

Speaking of statistics, Chris Lynn has scored 291 runs in his 14 T20I matches played so far with a staggering strike rate of 131.67 and an average of 19.40. Lynn’s best score was 44 during this period.

Although, Lynn now plays in all the franchise leagues, since 2018, he has not been a part of the Australian T20I team. He played his last T20I match against India.

1. Andre Russell

You must have been surprised to see the name of explosive Andre Russell of West Indies cricket team in this list. Once Russell is set at the crease, he not only entertains cricket fans with sixes and fours but he plays match-winning knocks for his team.

This explosive batsman from the Windies has played 49 T20I matches so far wherein, he has scored 540 runs at an amazing strike rate of 151.26. During this time, his best score has been 47 runs. Russell comes to bat in the lower order, which is the biggest reason that a half-century still awaits him in T20Is.

However, Russell has not had a very amazing stint with the national side as he has not been able to score a century for West Indies in any of the formats and has scored only 4 ODI half-centuries so far.

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