Rovman Powell on the Cusp of West Indies T20I Milestone Against Australia

In an exciting lead-up to the first T20I between West Indies and Australia, former captain Rovman Powell finds himself just 25 runs away from overtaking the legendary Chris Gayle, potentially making him his team’s second-highest run-scorer in this format. This match comes on the heels of a disappointing 0-3 series defeat in Tests against Australia, where the West Indies struggled with their batting despite some impressive performances from their bowlers.

As it stands, Powell is currently the third-highest run-scorer for West Indies in T20Is, having accumulated 1,875 runs in 95 matches and 83 innings with an average of 26.40, and an impressive strike rate exceeding 142. His T20 achievements include a century and nine half-centuries, with a personal best of 107 runs. In comparison, Gayle sits in second place with 1,899 runs from 79 matches and 75 innings, boasting an average of 27.92 and a strike rate of 137.50, alongside two centuries and 14 fifties in his illustrious career in T20 cricket, which includes lifting the T20 World Cup twice.

Meanwhile, the highest run-scorer in West Indies T20I history, now-retired Nicholas Pooran, amassed 2,275 runs over 106 matches with an average of 26.14. Despite his retirement from international cricket at the young age of 29, Pooran made a noteworthy impact, featuring 13 half-centuries and achieving a top score of 98, with a strike rate of 136.39. The upcoming T20I series marks a crucial juncture for both teams as they prepare for the T20 World Cup 2026, with the head-to-head record tied at 11-11, and the West Indies eager to improve their recent performance record, having only one victory in their last six encounters.