Explore the top 3 batting performances of Matthew Wade in T20Is. Australia’s terrific wicket-keeper batter, Matthew Wade, has retired from international cricket. It was an emotional moment for the star batter but he will continue to coach the Australian team in the upcoming series against Pakistan. Wade has been an incredible player but couldn’t cement his place in the team due to inconsistent form and performance. He still played for Australia for 13 years before retiring from the international setup. He will play in franchise cricket leagues like BBL and IPL. He has played 92 T20Is and scored 1202 runs at an average of 26.13. His highest score is 80 in T20Is.
Let’s check out the top three batting performances of Matthew Wade in T20Is:
1. 80 runs vs India
In 2020, India went on to tour Australia, where Wade smashed 80 runs off 53 balls, including seven boundaries and two sixes. He was dismissed by Shardul Thakur but helped Australia score 186 runs in the first innings. Glenn Maxwell, too, smashed 54 runs off 36 balls. When India came into bat, they couldn’t chase the score and lost the game by 12 runs. It was an easy game, but the batters failed to chase down the target. Mitchell Starc was given the Player of the Match award for taking three wickets.
2. 72 runs vs India
Wade loved playing against India since the start of his career. In 2012, right after making his debut, he scored 72 runs off 43 balls in the 1st T20I game against India. Suresh Raina rescued the Indian team from Wade’s wrath as he hit five boundaries and three huge sixes. Australia scored 171 runs in the first innings and went on to win the match by 31 runs.
3. 58 runs vs India
All of Wade’s high scores have come against India, as he scored his third-highest runs against the Men in Blue in 2020. He scored 58 runs off 32 balls, including ten boundaries and one six. Australia scored 194 runs in the first innings, which India chased in the last over. Hardik Pandya was awarded the Player of the Match for his blistering performance against the Aussies.
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