Well begun is half done, they say, and it best suits the T20 format. Starting a T20 innings with a bang is like laying the best platform for your team to go big.
In the modern-day cricketing world, where the batters prefer attacking the very first of the bowler to work his mind, starting the first over with an attacking mentality is always a strategical move by the teams that like to play dominating cricket.
This article will state those instances where the most runs were scored in the first over of a T20 innings.
Most Expensive First Overs in T20 Internationals
| BOWLER | RUNS SCORED | BATSMEN | BATTING TEAM | VENUE | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemar Roach (WI) | 24 | David Warner (22), Shane Watson (1), Extras (1) | Australia | Sydney | 2010 |
| Syazrul Idrus (MAL) | 24 | Assad Vala (9), Tony Ura (8), Extras (7) | P.N.G. | Kuala Lumpur | 2023 |
| Tendai Chatara (ZIM) | 23 | Quinton de Kock (23) | South Africa | Hobart | 2022 |
| Lonwabo Tsotsobe (SA) | 21 | David Warner (16), Aaron Finch (5) | Australia | Durban | 2014 |
| Kagiso Rabada (SA) | 21 | Jason Roy (16), Extras (5) | England | Wankhede | 2016 |
| Imad Wasim (PAK) | 20 | Alex Carrey (20) | Australia | Dubai (DSC) | 2018 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane (NEP) | 20 | Ghulam Shabber (15), Extras (5) | UAE | ICCA Dubai | 2019 |
| Aiden Markram (SA) | 20 | Lendl Simmons (20) | West Indies | St George's | 2021 |
| Josh Hazlewood (AUS) | 20 | Rohit Sharma (13), KL Rahul (7) | India | Nagpur | 2022 |
| Stuart Broad (ENG) | 19 | Dwayne Smith (18), Extras (1) | West Indies | Bridgetown | 2014 |
Stats Insights
Australia and West Indies are at the batting end of this list three times – the most by any team.
David Warner played big parts in the first two entries on the list.
India’s best 1st over in T20Is came in Christchurch when Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir utilised Tim Southee’s opening over to add 19 runs to the team’s score.
