Team India plays its 200th T20I: Decoding the stats
The Indian cricket team is playing its 200th T20I on Thursday. India achieved the milestone in the first of the five-match series versus West Indies. India have become the second side after Pakistan to feature in 200 matches in the 20-over format. Notably, India played their first match in the 20-over format against South Africa back in December 2006. Here's more.
Breaking down India's run in T20Is
As per ESPNcricinfo, from 199 matches to date, India have won 127, besides losing 63 times. One match has been tied and three games were won post a tie (not included in total wins). Meanwhile, five matches have had no results.
India's results summary against nations (20-plus games)
India have played 29 games versus Sri Lanka, having won 19 and losing nine (NR: 1). In 26 games versus Australia, India have clocked wins and 10 defeats (NR: 1). Versus England, India have played 23 games, winning 12 and losing 11. Versus New Zealand, India's tally reads M25, W13, L9, T1, T+W2. Versus SA, India have won 13 and lost 10 (NR: 1).
India's record versus West Indies
India and West Indies have met each other on 25 occasions (before tonight's match) in the 20-over format. India have claimed 17 wins to WI's seven. One match didn't have a result. Three of India's defeats have come in the ICC T20 World Cup. Notably, the Men in Blue have an 8-2 record over WI in the last 10 T20I meetings.
Key numbers for India
Virat Kohli leads the chart in terms of runs scored (4,008 at 52.73). He has one ton and 37 fifties. Playing his 76th match for India, wrist-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has claimed 93 scalps at 24.40. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (90) is the only other Indian bowler to claim 90-plus scalps. India's highest total is 260/5 versus SL (2017) and the lowest is 74/10 versus Australia (2008).
