Sam Curran in Spotlight for Australia Series 2024
It is always a thrilling moment when two arch-rivals, England and Australia, collide in white ball format in international cricket. The two will be seen 3-match T20i and 5-match ODI series in September and the series will be hosted by England.
Sam Curran, England’s most adaptable allrounder will be in the spotlight again. The story of Sam Curran is about an all-rounder who is flexible and can adapt to different situations. He has been a highlight for England for more than 51 fixtures and when it comes to T20 cricket, Sam has more than 250 fixtures under his belt.
Sam Curran as Middle Order Batsman for Australia Series 2024
Sam Curran has always proven himself as a middle-order batsman rather than a finisher. He enjoys pressure and performs exceptionally well when the player is given the responsibility to score quick runs from the middle order. Sam has always proven himself in the T20 cricket leagues as an asset while batting between number 3-5.
Sam Curran's T20 Batting Record
|
No. 3-5 |
No. 6-10 |
|
|
Innings |
98 |
93 |
|
Runs |
2372 |
1071 |
|
Average |
27.9 |
15.98 |
|
Strike Rate |
140.43 |
124.97 |
|
Balls per Six |
13.5 |
19.9 |
According to the above table, Sam Curran carries an average of 27.90 in 98 T20 fixtures when he has come to bat between 3 and 5. His strike has been 140.43 - which is on the higher side.
However, things don’t fall in the right place when Sam is seen batting between 6-10. His average falls to 15.98 and the strike dips to 124.97. The primary reason for this sudden change in his stats in regard to his position is that he is not the right batsman to play the role of a finisher because he is not a power hitter.
Sam can hit quick boundaries but his speciality lies in rotating the strike constantly and maintaining a higher run-rate for the team. He can put pressure on the opposition and push them to make mistakes during the middle overs.
Sam Curran’s Performance against Australia
Sam has been a crucial performer for England against Australia. He likes that the team management has valued him in the past and has given him multiple chances to prove his worth to the team.
He has not been part of the team for white-ball cricket against Australia since 2022. Due to his injuries, Sam has missed out on some crucial matches. However, the team management has confirmed his place for the T20 fixtures for the Australia series.
Sam Curran's Batting Stats in T20 Against Australia
|
Matches |
Runs |
Average |
Strike Rate |
|
2 |
10 |
5 |
90.9 |
After 2 years of absence, Sam is making his return to the T20 squad against Australia. He has not done much for the team in the last 2 T20 internationals as a batsman but his stats as a bowler speaks volumes for the player.
Sam Curran's Bowling Stats in T20 Against Australia
|
Matches |
Wickets |
Average |
Economy |
|
2 |
5 |
12 |
7.5 |
In just 2 T20 fixtures against Australia, Sam has scalped 10 wickets at an economy of 7.5 with an average of 12. This tells us that he is already a valuable player in the bowling for England.
Sam Curran’s Overall Stats
Sam Curran made his debut for England in T20 format in 2019 against New Zealand. His last T20 fixture was against India during the T20 World Cup 2024.
Sam Curran T20i Batting Stats
|
Matches |
Runs |
Average |
Strike Rate |
100s |
50s |
|
51 |
272 |
12.95 |
118.26 |
0 |
1 |
In the last 4 T20 fixtures, Sam has scored 185 runs at an average of 61.67 and he has one century on his name. These stats are from his performance in T20 Blast 2024.
Sam Curran T20i Bowling Stats
|
Matches |
Wickets |
Average |
Strike Rate |
Economy |
Runs |
|
51 |
52 |
24.50 |
18 |
8.12 |
1274 |
Sam has been an asset to England when it comes to his pace bowling. He maintains a higher standard of performance and can be a valuable player in the T20 internationals during the 2nd spell.
