Tim Seifert Slams Fourth T20I Fifty Against India: Key Stats
New Zealand opener Tim Seifert delivered an impressive performance in the fourth T20I against India. Playing at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, he scored 62 runs off 36 balls, making significant contributions to his team’s innings.
Tim Seifert’s Performance Against India
Winning the toss, India decided to field first. Seifert, alongside Devon Conway, initiated a strong opening partnership, amassing 100 runs for the first wicket. Seifert’s aggressive approach allowed him to strike quickly.
Key Stats from Tim Seifert’s Innings
- Score: 62 runs off 36 balls
- Fours: 7
- Sixes: 3
- Fastest Fifty: 25 balls
- Fifty Innings in T20Is: 13
- Career T20I Runs: 1,948 from 80 matches
- Strike Rate: 143.44
Seifert hit his fifty in just 25 balls, marking it as one of the joint-fastest fifties by a New Zealand player against India. His opening blitz included three boundaries in the first over bowled by Arshdeep Singh. He continued his onslaught in the powerplay, particularly targeting Harshit Rana and Jasprit Bumrah.
Match Dynamics and Team Impact
Unfortunately for New Zealand, the middle-order struggled after the high-scoring start. Seifert was dismissed in the 13th over as India fought back, collecting three wickets in quick succession. His wicket came when he attempted to chase a delivery, resulting in a catch at long-off.
Overall T20I Statistics
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| T20I Matches | 80 |
| Innings | 75 |
| Total Runs | 1,948 |
| Fifties | 13 |
| Sixes | 307 |
With this innings, Seifert now holds 420 runs against India across 13 matches, averaging 35 with four fifties. His overall T20 performance has seen him surpass 7,000 runs, with a total of 7,081 runs from 306 matches. Tim Seifert’s explosive batting continues to be a crucial asset for New Zealand in the T20 arena.
