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Basseterre, St. Kitts: West Indies batter Rovman Powell etched his name in the history books on Sunday by surpassing Chris Gayle to become the second-highest run-scorer for the West Indies in T20 Internationals. The milestone came during the fourth T20I against Australia at Warner Park, but Powell’s personal triumph couldn’t prevent another West Indian defeat as Australia sealed the match—and the series—with a six-wicket win, taking a dominant 4-0 lead in the five-match series.
Powell’s Historic Milestone
After a quiet start to the series, Powell finally found some rhythm with a 28-run knock off 22 balls, laced with two boundaries and two sixes. With this innings, he took his T20I tally to 1,925 runs in 99 matches, overtaking the legendary Chris Gayle, who scored 1,899 runs in 79 T20Is.
“It’s an honour to be in the same conversation as Chris Gayle,” Powell said post-match. “He’s a legend of the game, and I still have a lot to learn and contribute.”
Powell’s T20I record now reads:
- Matches: 99
- Runs: 1,925
- Average: 25.66
- Strike Rate: 141+
- 100s/50s: 1/9
- Best Score: 107
In comparison, Chris Gayle finished with:
- Matches: 79
- Runs: 1,899
- Average: 27.92
- Strike Rate: 137.50
- 100s/50s: 2/14
- Best Score: 117
Still leading the West Indies’ all-time T20I run chart is Nicholas Pooran with 2,275 runs in 106 matches at an average of 26.14 and strike rate above 136.
West Indies Set a Target of 205
Opting to bat first, West Indies posted a competitive 205/9 in their 20 overs. The top and middle-order chipped in with valuable runs, including:
- Sherfane Rutherford – 31 (21)
- Romario Shepherd – 28 (14)
- Rovman Powell – 28 (22)
Australia’s bowling was spearheaded by Adam Zampa, who finished with 3/54, despite taking some punishment in the death overs. Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, and Sean Abbott chipped in with one wicket each.
Australia Cruise to Victory in 19.2 Overs
In response, Australia’s top-order put on a clinical display. Josh Inglis gave the side a blazing start with a 31-ball 51, followed by Cameron Green’s unbeaten 55, and a rapid 47 from Glenn Maxwell.
The Aussies chased down the 206-run target in 19.2 overs, sealing the game by six wickets and taking a 4-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.
“Another good win for the boys,” said Cameron Green after the match. “We’ve executed our plans well throughout the series, and momentum is on our side.”
Series Overview: Australia Dominating All Formats
Australia’s complete dominance continues over the West Indies in this tour:
- Test Series: 3-0 whitewash
- T20I Series: 4-0 lead with one match remaining
Their performances across formats have been powered by solid batting depth, strategic bowling, and superior fielding efforts. Meanwhile, West Indies have shown glimpses of individual brilliance but failed to string together consistent team performances.
What’s Next?
The fifth and final T20I will be played at the same venue, Warner Park in Basseterre, on Monday. With the series already decided, West Indies will play for pride, while Australia looks to complete a clean sweep.
For Powell, the focus now will be on bringing leadership and momentum to a side still searching for answers ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup.
Final Thoughts from TheTrendingPeople.com
Rovman Powell’s achievement in surpassing Chris Gayle is a bright spot in what has otherwise been a forgettable series for the West Indies. While Australia continue to assert dominance, Powell’s rise offers hope for the Caribbean side’s future in T20 cricket. As the series draws to a close, all eyes will be on whether the Windies can salvage a win or if Australia will complete a perfect tour.
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