- December 28, 2023
In cricket, records, numbers, and standout performances are all important. The ability of batters to overpower opposing bowlers is one feature that never fails to enthrall fans. We will examine the New Zealand Batsmen with the Highest Score against Bangladesh in T20Is. New Zealand has produced some incredible T20 innings against Bangladesh.
1. Brendon McCullum – Pallekele, 21 Sep 2012
Score: 123 Runs
Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum, a legendary figure in New Zealand cricket, showcased his unparalleled skill in a breathtaking innings against Bangladesh. On September 21, 2012, at Pallekele, McCullum’s bat orchestrated a symphony of boundaries and sixes, accumulating a staggering 123 runs off 58 balls. His innings included 11 fours and 7 sixes, recording a strike rate of an astonishing 212.06.
2. Colin Munro – Mount Maunganui, 6 Jan 2017
Score: 101 Runs
Colin Munro
Colin Munro etched his name into the record books on January 6, 2017, at Mount Maunganui. Munro’s explosive knock of 101 runs off 54 balls featured 7 fours and an equal number of sixes, mesmerizing the crowd with a strike rate of 187.03.
3. Corey Anderson – Mount Maunganui, 8 Jan 2017
Score: 94 Runs*
Corey Anderson
Just two days after Munro’s heroics, Corey Anderson continued the onslaught against Bangladesh on January 8, 2017, at Mount Maunganui. His unbeaten 94 runs off 41 balls included 2 fours and a staggering 10 sixes, amassing a strike rate of 229.26.
4. Devon Conway – Hamilton, 28 Mar 2021
Score: 92 Runs*
Devon Conway
In a more recent display of dominance, Devon Conway played a gem of an innings on March 28, 2021, at Hamilton. His unbeaten 92 runs off 52 balls, adorned with 11 fours and 3 sixes, left the Bangladesh bowlers helpless as Conway exhibited exquisite strokeplay at a strike rate of 176.92.
5. Colin Munro – Mirpur, 6 Nov 2013
Score: 73 Runs*
Colin Munro
Colin Munro makes another appearance on the list, this time at Mirpur on November 6, 2013. His unbeaten 73 runs off 39 balls, including 3 fours and 5 sixes, showcased his ability to adapt and dominate in different conditions, concluding with a strike rate of 187.17.
6. Kane Williamson – Napier, 3 Jan 2017
Score: 73 Runs*
Kane Williamson
While not the highest score on the list, Kane Williamson’s innings at Napier on January 3, 2017, deserves a special mention. His 73 runs off 55 balls, comprising 5 fours and 2 sixes, demonstrated his class and ability to anchor an innings effectively.
These outstanding innings not only demonstrate the individual talent of these New Zealand Batsmen but also the team’s supremacy in T20Is against Bangladesh. These performances, which include McCullum’s explosive power, Munro’s reliability, and Conway’s recent brilliance, are ingrained in the annals of T20 cricket history.
As a community of cricket fans, we anticipate many more amazing innings and moments of cricketing history as these gifted players establish themselves on the global scene.