It has been an ideal start for India on Saturday, playing the final against South Africa at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. Indian captain Rohit Sharma has decided to bat first in the final encounter to set a target for the Proteas. They are the unbeaten team in the tournament when batting first in all eight matches. Let’s discuss their batting records when they have chosen to bat first.
India’s record while batting first in T20 World Cup
Playing five matches while batting first, India have won all five with a win of 100 percent.
| Match | Won | Loss | Win% |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 100 |
India’s record in T20 World Cup 2024
India has had an exceptional run in the tournament, reaching the final without losing a single game. In all their games, they secured one-sided victories and displayed dominance against each team. In the match against their arch-rival Pakistan, India managed to clinch a win despite defending a low total of 119 runs.
| Match | Total | Result |
| Ind vs Pak | 119 | Ind won by 6 runs |
| Ind vs Afg | 181/8 | Ind won by 47 runs |
| Ind vs Ban | 196/5 | Ind won by 50 runs |
| Ind vs Aus | 205/5 | Ind won by 24 runs |
| Ind vs Eng | 171/7 | Ind won by 68 runs |
India’s batting first record
Highest total – 205/5 against Australia
Lowest total – 119 against Pakistan
Average total – 174
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