Josh Inglis Shines in T20 with Power-Hitting Mastery
Inglis' Power-Hitting Transformation
Kingston [Jamaica], July 23: Australian wicketkeeper Josh Inglis is showcasing remarkable improvement in his power-hitting skills, particularly in the T20 format, as reported by cricket.com.au.
Inglis, celebrated for his versatile strokeplay, expressed his excitement after launching Andre Russell's first delivery nearly 100 meters onto the roof at Sabina Park. This impressive shot contributed to a rapid 22-ball half-century, marking his second-fastest in T20 internationals, and helped Australia secure a commanding eight-wicket victory with over four overs remaining in the second T20I in Jamaica.
For Inglis, this performance was not just about winning; it reflected the extensive work he has put into enhancing his power game, making this year one of his most successful in the T20 format.
While he has always been adept at hitting the ball around the ground, as demonstrated by his unbeaten 78 off just 33 balls, his recent ability to clear the boundary against fast bowlers is a new addition to his skill set.
“I was trying to hide my smile a bit because I don’t usually hit bombs like that,” Inglis remarked, as quoted by cricket.com.au.
“I’m not kidding myself though; it’s not a big ground, so yes, it’s nice to hit one on the roof, but it’s probably only 60m all the way around,” he added.
This evolution in his game began during his inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) season earlier this year with Punjab Kings (PBKS), where he worked under coach Ricky Ponting. He made several technical adjustments, particularly positioning his hands and backlift further from his body to allow for a more fluid swing.
Inglis is currently boasting a strike rate of 176 in T20s this year, the highest of his career, and is hitting an average of 1.8 sixes per innings in 2025. This marks a significant improvement since he started his T20 career with the Perth Scorchers in 2017.
Much of this progress can be attributed to a successful IPL season, where he amassed 278 runs in 11 matches, solidifying his spot in the playing XI of the runners-up Punjab Kings.
“It’s just something I identified during the IPL with a slight shift in my stance and where my hands go,” Inglis explained.
“Now I feel like my hands are out here (to the off-side) a bit more, allowing me to swing through the line of the ball more easily, which I struggled with in the past,” he added.
“It feels like it’s working and it’s coming off,” he noted.
Meanwhile, fellow Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is also performing exceptionally well, scoring an unbeaten 56 off 32 balls. This marks his second consecutive T20I half-century, following a score of 51 in the first match on Sunday. His strong performance comes after a successful Test series against the West Indies, where he scored 52, 46, and 42 while batting at No. 3, a position he is beginning to excel in.
Despite having played only seven T20Is in the past year, Inglis mentioned that Green is eager for more consistent opportunities in this format.
“He’s playing beautifully; he’s been champing at the bit for this series,” Inglis said, as quoted by cricket.com.au.
“At the end of the Test series, he was so excited to get into the colours,” he added.
“He hasn’t played much T20 cricket in the last few years (having also not played BBL since 2020), so what he’s accomplished so far in this series has been outstanding,” he noted.
“He’s putting the bowlers under pressure and reading the game situations really well,” he said.
Australia is now set to travel to St Kitts for the remaining three T20Is, needing just one more victory to secure their third consecutive series win against the West Indies in this format.