In a dazzling display of batting prowess, England’s left-handed sensation, Dawid Malan, etched his name in the annals of international cricket by surpassing the 4,000-run milestone during the fourth and final One Day International (ODI) against New Zealand at the iconic Lord’s cricket ground.
Dawid Malan’s extraordinary inning in this high-profile encounter showcased his sheer elegance and ability to dominate the opposition. The southpaw treated fans to a masterclass, notching up his fifth ODI century with a breathtaking 127 runs off just 114 balls. His inning included a staggering 14 fours and 3 towering sixes, setting a scorching pace with a strike rate of 111.40.
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With this latest achievement, Dawid Malan’s international career has reached new heights. In a total of 105 international appearances, he has amassed an impressive 4,012 runs, maintaining an average of 37.14 and a striking rate of 78.08. His remarkable journey includes seven centuries and 30 half-centuries, with a personal best of 140.
While Malan has also ventured into Test cricket, his true forte lies in the ODIs. In 21 ODI outings, he has amassed 1,046 runs at an astounding average of 61.52, accompanied by an eye-catching strike rate of 96.13. His remarkable tally in this format comprises five centuries and five fifties, with a top score of 134.
Malan initially made his mark as a T20I specialist in 2017. Since then, he has donned the England jersey in 62 T20Is, where his prolific bat has garnered 1,892 runs at an average of 36.28 and a blistering strike rate of 132.49. Impressively, he has recorded a century and 16 half-centuries, with an unbeaten 103 as his highest score.
Dawid Malan Career Stats
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 22 | 39 | 0 | 1074 | 140 | 27.54 | 2622 | 40.96 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 146 | 1 |
| ODI | 21 | 21 | 4 | 1046 | 134 | 61.53 | 1088 | 96.14 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 100 | 23 |
| T20I | 62 | 60 | 8 | 1892 | 103 | 36.38 | 1428 | 132.49 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 194 | 62 |
The timing of Malan’s remarkable form in ODIs couldn’t be more perfect, with the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in India looming on the horizon. In his last nine ODIs, he has amassed a staggering 591 runs at an astonishing average of 73.87 and a strike rate of 96.86. This includes three centuries and three fifties, with a memorable top score of 127.
The ODI series against New Zealand has been a standout for Malan in 2023. He amassed a total of 277 runs in three innings, which featured a century and two fifties. His impressive showing earned him the well-deserved ‘Player of the Series’ award.
England clinched the series 3-1, capping off a memorable campaign where Dawid Malan’s remarkable milestones and match-winning performances stole the spotlight. As he continues to shine on the international stage, Dawid Malan is undoubtedly one of England’s prized assets and a player to watch in future cricketing battles.
