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Economic Times
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- Economic Times
Australia: The world's most power-packed T20I batting line up at present?
As Australia takes on South Africa in the first T20I of the three-match series at Darwin from Sunday onwards, they would be aiming to keep their consistent run with the bat going, as they aim to build a fiery unit for the T20 World Cup next year, scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Ever since last year, the Australian T20I side has been a power-packed unit, with hitter after hitter in their line-up. Bowlers cannot even breathe a sigh of relief after a wicket as the other one arrives to tonk right from ball one, the next minute. Since last year, they have been leading the strike rate charts, with bashers like Glenn Maxwell, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Tim David and Josh Inglis etc playing a crucial role to ensure that the team is ready for their second T20 WC title, having won it once back in 2021. Ever since last year, Australia has scored their runs at a strike rate of 157.03 in 26 matches, topping the charts. Next is a young and equally unstoppable Team India, with a strike rate of 150.45. Both teams are the only ones with collective strike rates of over 150 in this time frame. Australia has fired 4,141 runs at an average of 29.36, with three centuries and 21 fifties. They have also hit a total of 371 fours and 237 sixes. However, India gives them a tough competition, outscoring them, with 3,433 runs, at a slightly lesser average of 29.18. A collective eight centuries and 25 fifties have been produced by Indian batters, who have outclassed their Aussie counterparts in milestone-hunting. They have also out-hit the Aussies, with 455 fours and 283 sixes. Australia's top five run-getters in this time period are: Travis Head (539 runs in 15 matches and innings at an average of 38.50, with a strike rate of over 178, with four fifties and best score of 80), Josh Inglis (491 runs in 19 matches and 18 innings at an average of 35.07, with a strike rate of 170.48 with a century, two fifties and best score of 102), Glenn Maxwell (479 runs in 21 matches and 19 innings at an average of 28.17, with a strike rate of 171.68, a century and fifty and best score of 120*), skipper Mitch Marsh (438 runs in 21 matches and 20 innings at an average of 24.33, with a strike rate of 140.83 and best score of 72*, his only fifty) and Tim David (436 runs in 24 matches and 20 innings at an average of 39.63, strike rate of 192.07, with a century and best score of 102*). Add to this a veteran Marcus Stoinis (330 runs in 17 matches and 14 innings at an average of 36.66, with a strike rate of 156.39, with three fifties and best score of 67*) and emerging talents like Cameron Green (329 runs in 10 matches and nine innings at an average of 65.80, strike rate of over 151 with four fifties and best score of 62*) and Mitchell Owen (125 runs in five matches and four innings at an average of 41.66, strike rate of over 192 with a half-century). This makes for an extremely power-packed group of eight Aussies continue their ruthless run against Proteas as well? Squads: Australia Squad: Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis(w), Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Sean Abbott, Matthew Short, Matthew KuhnemannSouth Africa Squad: Aiden Markram(c), Ryan Rickelton(w), Rassie van der Dussen, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Prenelan Subrayen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Senuran Muthusamy, Nqabayomzi Peter, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius. (ANI)
News18
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- News18
Ricky Ponting Points Out England's 'Refined Approach' To Bazball Before Ashes
Last Updated: Ricky Ponting believes England's success in the Ashes will depend on their top-order's strong start. He praised their aggressive approach. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes England's success in this year's crucial Ashes series will largely depend on their top-order providing a strong start. England recently concluded a 2-2 series draw against India and will face their next Test challenge when the Ashes series kicks off on November 21 in Perth. Ponting, quoted by The Times on Saturday, expressed his admiration for England's approach, stating, 'I'm as Aussie as anyone, and I love watching the way they (England) play. The Aussies embraced it and learnt about it the last time they were here. They'll have an understanding now of what is a slightly more refined version of what England started a few years ago," Ponting was quoted as saying by The Times on Saturday. He acknowledged England's potential to bat aggressively in Australia, saying, 'I think they can (bat aggressively in Australia), and they will definitely try. It's the way they naturally play, and it's the way the coaches and captain want them to play. It's the way they need to play — it just sets up everything for England, putting immediate pressure back on the bowlers." Ponting emphasised the importance of adaptability, noting, 'You (the fielding side) have to adapt really quickly. They probably hold the key in Australia. If they can bat really well at the top, and set things up, that will give them a good chance in the series." Ponting highlighted the aggressive nature of players like Ollie Pope and the more measured approach of Ben Stokes, despite his lower strike rate. He mentioned Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley as leading figures in this refined approach against top teams. 'Ollie Pope is naturally aggressive and scores pretty quickly. Stokes might have the lowest strike rate of all the batters since it began (he does). (Ben) Duckett and (Zak) Crawley are the two leading the way. So there's been some refinement, and against the best teams they needed it," he said. What Did Ponting Say About Ashes Pitches? Regarding the pitch conditions, Ponting said, 'It'll be interesting to see which way we prepare our tracks. I don't think the Aussies will be saying anything to the groundsmen. Certainly, throughout my time, I didn't speak to the groundsman, and even my coaches didn't speak to him." 'They always expected them to prepare the best wicket they could… I don't really know which way England want it. They probably play their best cricket when they've got flatter pitches, because that's what they need for their batting, but in Australia they probably need something in the wickets to help their bowling," he said. Ponting concluded by expressing hope for England's fast bowling attack in the five-match series in Australia. 'England are praying they'll have Archer and Wood fit. If they are, they'll have a crack with both of them in Perth and Brisbane, and then try to mix and match them for the rest of the series." 'Archer adds so much to their line-up, that bit of extra pace that lifts everyone's energy. And he's done well against Australia in the past, and so has Wood. If they get both of them right, the attack looks pretty strong. Gus Atkinson looked good, and he'll bowl OK in Australia," he added. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : ashes australia vs england ricky ponting view comments Location : London, United Kingdom (UK) First Published: August 09, 2025, 21:43 IST News cricket Ricky Ponting Points Out England's 'Refined Approach' To Bazball Before Ashes Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Advertiser
2 hours ago
- The Advertiser
Perry's Phoenix fly in Aussie-strewn Hundred clash
A women's Hundred clash with a distinct Australian flavour has ended with Ellyse Perry's Birmingham Phoenix defeating Ash Gardner's Trent Rockets by 11 runs at Edgbaston. Perry reckoned she had enjoyed having breakfast with her five fellow Aussies - two teammates and three opponents - in Birmingham on Friday morning before the great allrounder put friendship aside to play a key role in the afternoon in steering her side to victory. Perry, who looked in sharp form after a month playing alongside her new colleagues in county fare at Hampshire, made up for a relatively pedestrian 14 off 13 balls by bowling tightly to take 1-17 off her 20-delivery allocation and captaining shrewdly to ensure her old English Ashes rival Nat Sciver-Brunt didn't steal the show. Chasing the Phoenix's 5-148, which had also featured an encouraging Hundred debut knock of 19 from Perry's young compatriot Georgia Voll, superstar Sciver-Brunt played a landmark innings to become the first woman to reach 1000 runs in English cricket's flagship 100 ball-a-side event. Sciver-Brunt was single-handedly threatening to win the match when Perry, who'd already squeezed the Rockets while taking 1-9 off her 10 balls in the powerplay, brought herself back into the attack for a final five-ball stint and restricted the English star to just a couple of runs. Another Aussie Megan Schutt (0-29) then also did a good job to keep the danger woman in check before Sciver-Brunt, running out of deliveries and partners, finally got dismissed in the last five-ball set, caught superbly by Millie Taylor off Em Arlott for a 40-ball 64. Aussie legspinner Alana King, who'd earlier bowled well for the Rockets with her 2-30 off 20 balls, including the wicket of Voll, then came to the crease, facing mission impossible, and could only garner five off the remaining balls as the Nottingham-based outfit ended on 6-137. "All round, it's a pretty solid start," smiled Perry. "Georgia and Emma (Lamb, 55 off 32) got us off to a good start in the powerplay which was an area that let us down last year. "And I was impressed with the way we defended the total, particularly in the field when we cut off some twos and took some really important catches. "Nat's always a threat whenever she's at the crease, and I thought our bowlers did a job just at the right time." But defeat was a huge let-down for Gardner, who took 1-32 off her full allocation and looked disgusted when she was dismissed for just two, smashing a half-tracker from Hannah Baker straight to square leg while in partnership with Sciver-Brunt. The Rockets' other Aussie international Heather Graham took 1-18 off 15 balls but was dismissed for just eight off nine balls in the chase. A women's Hundred clash with a distinct Australian flavour has ended with Ellyse Perry's Birmingham Phoenix defeating Ash Gardner's Trent Rockets by 11 runs at Edgbaston. Perry reckoned she had enjoyed having breakfast with her five fellow Aussies - two teammates and three opponents - in Birmingham on Friday morning before the great allrounder put friendship aside to play a key role in the afternoon in steering her side to victory. Perry, who looked in sharp form after a month playing alongside her new colleagues in county fare at Hampshire, made up for a relatively pedestrian 14 off 13 balls by bowling tightly to take 1-17 off her 20-delivery allocation and captaining shrewdly to ensure her old English Ashes rival Nat Sciver-Brunt didn't steal the show. Chasing the Phoenix's 5-148, which had also featured an encouraging Hundred debut knock of 19 from Perry's young compatriot Georgia Voll, superstar Sciver-Brunt played a landmark innings to become the first woman to reach 1000 runs in English cricket's flagship 100 ball-a-side event. Sciver-Brunt was single-handedly threatening to win the match when Perry, who'd already squeezed the Rockets while taking 1-9 off her 10 balls in the powerplay, brought herself back into the attack for a final five-ball stint and restricted the English star to just a couple of runs. Another Aussie Megan Schutt (0-29) then also did a good job to keep the danger woman in check before Sciver-Brunt, running out of deliveries and partners, finally got dismissed in the last five-ball set, caught superbly by Millie Taylor off Em Arlott for a 40-ball 64. Aussie legspinner Alana King, who'd earlier bowled well for the Rockets with her 2-30 off 20 balls, including the wicket of Voll, then came to the crease, facing mission impossible, and could only garner five off the remaining balls as the Nottingham-based outfit ended on 6-137. "All round, it's a pretty solid start," smiled Perry. "Georgia and Emma (Lamb, 55 off 32) got us off to a good start in the powerplay which was an area that let us down last year. "And I was impressed with the way we defended the total, particularly in the field when we cut off some twos and took some really important catches. "Nat's always a threat whenever she's at the crease, and I thought our bowlers did a job just at the right time." But defeat was a huge let-down for Gardner, who took 1-32 off her full allocation and looked disgusted when she was dismissed for just two, smashing a half-tracker from Hannah Baker straight to square leg while in partnership with Sciver-Brunt. The Rockets' other Aussie international Heather Graham took 1-18 off 15 balls but was dismissed for just eight off nine balls in the chase. A women's Hundred clash with a distinct Australian flavour has ended with Ellyse Perry's Birmingham Phoenix defeating Ash Gardner's Trent Rockets by 11 runs at Edgbaston. Perry reckoned she had enjoyed having breakfast with her five fellow Aussies - two teammates and three opponents - in Birmingham on Friday morning before the great allrounder put friendship aside to play a key role in the afternoon in steering her side to victory. Perry, who looked in sharp form after a month playing alongside her new colleagues in county fare at Hampshire, made up for a relatively pedestrian 14 off 13 balls by bowling tightly to take 1-17 off her 20-delivery allocation and captaining shrewdly to ensure her old English Ashes rival Nat Sciver-Brunt didn't steal the show. Chasing the Phoenix's 5-148, which had also featured an encouraging Hundred debut knock of 19 from Perry's young compatriot Georgia Voll, superstar Sciver-Brunt played a landmark innings to become the first woman to reach 1000 runs in English cricket's flagship 100 ball-a-side event. Sciver-Brunt was single-handedly threatening to win the match when Perry, who'd already squeezed the Rockets while taking 1-9 off her 10 balls in the powerplay, brought herself back into the attack for a final five-ball stint and restricted the English star to just a couple of runs. Another Aussie Megan Schutt (0-29) then also did a good job to keep the danger woman in check before Sciver-Brunt, running out of deliveries and partners, finally got dismissed in the last five-ball set, caught superbly by Millie Taylor off Em Arlott for a 40-ball 64. Aussie legspinner Alana King, who'd earlier bowled well for the Rockets with her 2-30 off 20 balls, including the wicket of Voll, then came to the crease, facing mission impossible, and could only garner five off the remaining balls as the Nottingham-based outfit ended on 6-137. "All round, it's a pretty solid start," smiled Perry. "Georgia and Emma (Lamb, 55 off 32) got us off to a good start in the powerplay which was an area that let us down last year. "And I was impressed with the way we defended the total, particularly in the field when we cut off some twos and took some really important catches. "Nat's always a threat whenever she's at the crease, and I thought our bowlers did a job just at the right time." But defeat was a huge let-down for Gardner, who took 1-32 off her full allocation and looked disgusted when she was dismissed for just two, smashing a half-tracker from Hannah Baker straight to square leg while in partnership with Sciver-Brunt. The Rockets' other Aussie international Heather Graham took 1-18 off 15 balls but was dismissed for just eight off nine balls in the chase.
