West Indies vs India 2019: Three records that might be broken in the T20I series

Both India and West Indies would have been unhappy with their World Cup campaigns, having failed to live up to the expectations. However, they will not have any time to look back as they are set to face other in the T20I series starting on 3rd August. This is a very important series as both the teams are preparing for the ICC T20 World Cup to be held next year.

This is a mouth-watering prospect as both India and West Indies are blessed with a plethora of quality players. Expect excitement levels to be sky high and a few pages of record books being rewritten.

When India take on West Indies in the T20I series, quite a few Indian players will go into the series with the chance to surpass some of the established numbers. Let us look at some of the records of cricket's shortest format, which might be broken next month.

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#3 Most fifty-plus scores against West Indies

Rohit Sharma has three 50+ scores against West Indies

Being one of the best batsmen in the world, Rohit Sharma has a prolific record against most countries. The 'Hitman' has scored 334 runs against West Indies in 10 T20Is, including two half-centuries and a century.

He has scored runs at an average of more than 47 and a strike-rate north of 145 against the two-time World T20 champions. Rohit needs just two more scores of fifty or more to break the record set by Tillakaratne Dilshan, who crossed the landmark four times against the Windies in nine innings, his highest score being 96* .

Rohit was in brilliant form throughout the World Cup, so it won't be a surprise if he can continue his consistent form and break Dilshan's record.

#2 Most fours by a batsman in T20Is

India v Australia - T20I: Game 2

One record which is likely to be broken in the first match itself is that of most fours in T20Is. The record is currently jointly held by former Sri Lankan opening batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan and India’s batting maestro Virat Kohli. Both have 223 fours to their name in T20Is.

While Dilshan took 79 innings to reach the milestone, Kohli did it in just 62 innings. The latter may not be a big hitter of the cricket ball, but he more than makes up for it with his impeccable timing and placement. The current Indian captain can hit fours at will to any part of the ground.

Afghanistan’s dashing opener Mohammad Shahzad too is hot on the heels of these two with 218 fours. Rohit Sharma is another contender for breaking this record with 207 fours. Given the form he is currently in, we can expect a close fight between Kohli and Rohit in chasing this record.

#1 Most sixes by a batsman in T20Is

Rohit Sharma the only Indian to hit 100+ sixes in T20I

Rohit Sharma is one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the T20Is. The devastating opener strikes fear in the bowling attacks as he can singlehandedly win the matches for his team.

When Rohit is in his element, he can hit sixes at will, as bowlers are made to look hapless in front of him. His batting is defined by his superb timing, so he does not need to try to hit the ball hard to clear the boundary ropes, making it easy for him to regularly hit sixes and boost the run rate.

Rohit is the only Indian batsman to hit more than 100 sixes in the T20Is. The right-hander is just three short of Chris Gayle's record of most sixes in the format. Considering Rohit's ability, do not be surprised if he breaks the record in the first T20I itself.