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In the second semi-final match of T-20 World Cup 2026, Jacob Bethel of England cricket team played a strong innings against the Indian cricket team. This proved to be the first century (105) of his T20 International career. He became only the second batsman in the history of T20 World Cup to score a century in knockout matches. Despite his innings, England had to face defeat in the match. Let’s take a look at Bethel’s innings.
Bethel’s innings was strong
When England lost their second wicket while chasing the target, Bethel came to the crease. As soon as he came, he batted aggressively and hit 3 consecutive sixes in Varun Chakraborty’s over. Batting incredibly under pressure, he completed his half-century in just 19 balls. He batted bravely and converted his innings into a century during the last overs. He was out after scoring 105 runs in 48 balls.
Second fastest century of T-20 World Cup
Bethel became the second fastest batsman to score a century in the history of T20 World Cup. He completed his century in 45 balls. Let us tell you that Finn Allen of New Zealand holds the record for scoring the fastest century (33 balls vs South Africa). The record of the third fastest century in this list is held in the name of West Indies’ Chris Gayle (47 balls vs England, 2016).
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Despite Bethel’s century, England lost
Abhishek Sharma disappointed and was out after scoring 9 runs. After this, Sanju Samson (89) was well supported by Ishan Kishan (39). In the last overs, Hardik Pandya scored 27 runs in 12 balls and Tilak scored 21 runs in 7 balls, taking the team to the score of 253/7. In reply, Bethel (105) and Will Jacques (35) struggled from England, but the team could only score 246/7.
Such is Bethel’s T-20 international career.
In his T20 International career, Bethel scored 697 runs in 31 matches at an average of 29.04 and a strike rate of 149.89. Meanwhile, he scored one century and 3 half-centuries.
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