Stats: Devon Conway became the fourth player to remain not out on 99 in T20Is

 

After a brilliant 99 not out in the first T20I against Australia played at Hagley Oval, Christchurch on Monday, Devon Conway became fourth player to achieve this remarkable feat.

Australian captain Aaron Finch won the toss and decided to field first. Conway came at the crease after the loss of Tim Seifert’s wicket with the scoreboard reading at 11 for 2. The hosts lost another big wicket of Kane Williamson making life tough for the hosts. Conway looked in sublime touch putting pressure on the Australian bowling line-up.

Conway showed his class with aggressive hitting and took the attack to the visitors bowling line-up reaching a half-century off 36 balls. After the loss of Phillips wicket ending a 74 runs partnership for the 4^th wicket. James Neesham joined in the party and played with intent keeping the momentum of the innings going. Conway upped the ante with innovative stroke play in the last 3 overs putting on unbeaten 44 runs for the 6^th wicket. The left-handed could not take the second run off the last ball to remain not out on 99 off 59 balls with 10 fours and 3 sixes. His knock helped New Zealand post a competitive total of 184 for 5 in 20 overs. Thanks to a superb bowling effort, the hosts bowled out Australia for 131 giving them a commanding 53 runs win.

For his brilliant knock of 99, Devon Conway was named the man of the match award. Conway had a brilliant start to his T20I career. He made his T20I debut for New Zealand on 27^th November 2020 against West Indies. Before today’s match, Conway had scores of 50, 69*, 91*, 93* in the Super Smash for Wellington.

He played so far 5 T20Is matches at home with 273 runs. Conway featured in 2 T20I matches against West Indies, 2 against Pakistan.

The other four players to remain not out 99 are Luke Wright against Afghanistan in 2012. Dawid Malan achieved this feat against South Africa at Cape Town on 1^st December 2020. Mohammed Hafeez made a remarkable 99 not out against New Zealand in the 2^nd T20I match on 20^th December 2020.

Alex Hales was the only batsman to be dismissed on 99 against West Indies played on 24^th June 2012 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.

Stats Conway became the fourth batsmen to remain not out on 99 in T20I