Top 3 batting performances of Jason Roy in T20Is

Jason Roy is one of the best openers for England in the shortest format of the game. He played some great knocks for England at his peak. The star batter gave good starts for his side early in the Powerplay overs. When needed, he was often available for the side to anchor the innings to allow batters at the other end to play freely. While such occasions weren’t often, he showed the ability to adapt.

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Here are the 3 best knocks of Jason Roy in T20Is:

3. 69(36) vs Sri Lanka

It was the first T20I of the series against Sri Lanka in 2018. Batting first, England scored 187/8. Roy played the key role in England scoring an above par score. Opening the batting, the star batter scored 69 runs in 36 balls which included 4 fours and 6 sixes. 

Sri Lankan bowlers had no answer to the attack of the opener. He did not spare someone like Lasith Malinga and helped England to have a lead in the match. England won the match by 30 runs and Roy’s knock turned out to be the difference between the two sides.

2. 70(38) vs South Africa

It was the first T20I between England and South Africa in 2018. Batting first, SA posted 177 runs on the board. On a slow pitch and a day game, it was a tricky total. England needed a good start to have a chance in the run chase. It was exactly what Jason provided.

However, wickets fell at the other end on a consistent basis. His 70(38) included 7 fours and 3 sixes. But Roy’s wicket proved to be a massive blow as the game turned quickly. England collapsed to lose the match by a solitary run. Roy’s knock went in vain. 

1. 78(44) vs New Zealand

It was the semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2024 in Delhi. New Zealand batted first and posted 153/8 on the board. Chasing the target, Roy went bonkers. He batted well from his end and made the best use of the powerplay overs. He took on some of the best bowlers in the world and gave a good start to England.

In his stay in the middle, Jason scored 78 runs in 44 balls that included 11 fours and 2 sixes. His knock helped England to chase the total in just 17.1 overs. On a slow wicket, it was a great knock. Considering the stakes, it was even a better knock, as England entered the final.

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