The third T20 between India and England is at Trent Bridge. This pitch is helpful for batsmen, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi could break several records here.
The third and crucial T20 match of the series between India and England will be played at Trent Bridge. Team India will enter the field with the intention of winning this match to level the series.
The first match of the series was washed out due to rain, while the Indian team had to face defeat in the second match.
In the third match, all eyes will once again be on the young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Vaibhav could not do much in his debut match in Manchester and was out after scoring only 14 runs.
However, a pitch like Trent Bridge suits Vaibhav Suryavanshi's style of play, and it is hoped that he will score big here.
How is the Trent Bridge Pitch?
The Trent Bridge pitch is traditionally considered very helpful for batsmen. Here, the ball comes onto the bat easily, making it easier for batsmen to play big shots.
High-scoring matches are often seen on this ground. Due to the flat pitch and fast outfield, bowlers can be seen struggling throughout the match.
However, fast bowlers do get some help from the pitch in the initial overs of the match. If the batsmen play cautiously during that initial phase, they can then dominate the bowlers for the rest of the match.
What Do the Statistics Say?
A total of 16 T20 International matches have been played on this ground so far. Out of these, the team batting first has won 10 times.
Meanwhile, the chasing team has managed to win the match only 6 times. It is clear from the statistics that winning the toss and batting first can be advantageous here.
The average first innings score here is 167 runs, but in some recent matches, scores around 200 have also been seen.
The highest score on this ground was made by Pakistan against England, scoring 232 runs. The record for the lowest score belongs to New Zealand, who were bowled out for 110 by Sri Lanka.
It should be noted that in the 2009 T20 World Cup, the Indian team played a match here against South Africa, in which they lost by 12 runs. In that match, Team India, chasing a target of 131 runs, could only score 118. However, the nature of this pitch has changed significantly since then.
Suryavanshi Eyes Several Records
If Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who created history by scoring a half-century in just 11 balls in List A cricket, gets going in this match, many records could be broken.
The record for the fastest half-century in the T20 format is held by Yuvraj Singh, who achieved this feat in 12 balls against England in 2007.
Meanwhile, the record for the fastest century in T20 Internationals is held by Estonia's Sahil Chauhan, who scored a century in 27 balls against Cyprus. However, both these teams are not full members of the ICC.