Rovman Powell and Shimron Hetmyer Set to Break T20I Records Against South Africa
Historic Milestones Await West Indies Stars
Rovman Powell is on the verge of making history as he is just 58 runs shy of surpassing Nicholas Pooran to become the highest run-scorer for the West Indies in T20 internationals. Meanwhile, Shimron Hetmyer is only one six away from breaking Pooran's record for the most sixes in a single T20 World Cup. Their upcoming match against South Africa in Ahmedabad could see both players achieve significant career milestones.
Powell's Pursuit of T20I Supremacy
As it stands, Rovman Powell has accumulated 2,218 runs in 115 T20I matches, averaging 25.79 with a strike rate of 141.61. His record includes one century and ten fifties, placing him second among West Indies players, just behind Pooran, who has 2,275 runs from 106 matches at an average of 26.14. To claim the top spot, Powell needs to score 58 more runs. Additionally, hitting two more sixes will make him the first West Indies player to reach 150 T20I sixes. After a recent explosive performance where he scored 59 runs off just 35 balls against Zimbabwe, Powell is in good form to achieve these milestones.
Hetmyer's Quest for Six-Hitting Glory
Shimron Hetmyer is currently the second-highest run-scorer in the T20 World Cup, with 219 runs in five innings, averaging 54.75 and boasting a strike rate exceeding 185. His impressive tally includes two fifties, highlighted by a remarkable 85 runs off 34 balls against Zimbabwe. So far in the tournament, he has hit 17 sixes, and with one more, he will surpass Pooran's record of 17 sixes in the T20 World Cup 2024, setting a new benchmark for the most sixes by a player in a single T20 World Cup.
Team Lineups
South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, George Linde, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, Jason Smith. West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Shai Hope (w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Roston Chase, Johnson Charles.