ICC T20 World Cup: Andrew Balbirnie slams eighth T20I half-century

By Parth Dhall

Oct 26, 2022

12:23 pm

What's the story

Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie led from the front against England in the ICC T20 World Cup Super 12 clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Although Ireland suffered a batting collapse, the right-handed batter stood out with a 62-run knock.

It was his eighth half-century in T20 Internationals.

Balbirnie finished with a strike rate of 131.91.

Here are the key stats.

Knock

Balbirnie played a captain's knock against a world-class bowling attack.

He slammed 62 off 47 balls, a knock laced with 5 fours and 2 sixes.

As stated, it was his eighth half-century in T20I cricket.

Balbirnie added 82 runs with Tucker for the second wicket.

He has now raced to 1,774 runs in the format.

Balbirnie averages 23.34 from 84 T20Is.