England vs India, 2018: Five records that could tumble in the upcoming T20I series

After making its debut in 2005, Twenty20 cricket has come a long way. The kind of impact that the shortest form has had on the game is remarkable. In the last 13 years, many T20I records have been set and Indian cricketers have a fair share of records to their name.

One of the earliest and most memorable records was set in an India vs England T20I fixture in the inaugural edition of T20 World Cup. Yuvraj Singh made the fastest 50 in international cricket in just 12 balls. His innings also included six sixes off Stuart Broad's over, a feat achieved only once in T20Is.

After starting their UK tour on a positive note with a 2-0 victory over Ireland. India will look continue their rich vein of form against England. India will first face England in three T20I matches, the first of which will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester.

With both the teams looking to ascertain their dominance in the shortest format, here are the five records that could be tumbled in the upcoming T20I series:

*All stats are updated till 1st July, 2018*

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#1 Fastest batsman to 2000 T20I runs: Virat Kohli

The Indian skipper, who already has many records to his name, is on his way to set another one. Two Indian batsmen, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, are on the verge of crossing the 2000-run mark in T20Is. Virat and Rohit have scored 1992 and 1949 in 59 and 81 matches respectively.

Brendon McCullum and Martin Guptill were the first two batsmen to score the reach the mark but they took 67 and 70 matches respectively. Virat Kohli played just 59 matches to score the 1992 runs.

On Sunday, July 1st, Shoaib Malik became the first Asian batsman to cross 2000 T20I runs. Till now, Shoaib Malik was slowest to the landmark as he took 92 innings to reach it.

With Virat needing just 8 runs to set the record, he might break the record in the next three matches against England. What's more special about the feat to be achieved is that 6 current batsmen who are next in line to make 2000 T20I runs have already played more matches than him.

#2 Fastest bowler to 50 wickets: Yuzvendra Chahal

Chahal has become a key member of the Indian limited overs squad

In Twenty20 format, batsmen have become more attacking making the wrist spinners more effective. Yuzvendra Chahal along with Kuldeep Yadav, form a formidable duo and have been playing a crucial role for India in the middle overs.

Yuzvendra Chahal currently ranked No.3 in T20Is is all set to become the fastest bowler to reach claim 50 T20I wickets. Currently, the record is jointly held by the No.1 bowler in T20Is, Rashid Khan, and Imran Tahir, who achieved the feat in 31 matches.

Chahal, at present, has 41 wickets to his name from just 23 matches and will be going into the series with some confidence after winning the man of the series award in T20Is against Ireland.

To break the record, Chahal has to take 9 wickets in 7 matches, but with the kind of form that he is in, he might break the record in the series against England.

#3 Most runs for a batting pair: Rohit - Dhawan

Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan are one of the dangerous opening pairs in the world right now

In cricket, partnerships are crucial for a team's success. India is lucky to have a great opening pair in Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma. In the recent series against Ireland, they have also become the first pair to put up two 150+ stands in T20Is.

The current record for the highest partnership runs in T20Is is held by David Warner and Shane Watson. The Australian duo has made 1154 runs in 37 innings.

Rohit and Dhawan who put together 1053 runs are just 51 runs short off the record. Looking at the form of the Indian opening pair, one can easily say that the record which remained untouched for two years will definitely be under threat in the upcoming T20I series against England.

#4 Most stumpings in T20Is: MS Dhoni

Just another feather in the great man's cap

MS Dhoni, one of the greatest wicketkeeper-batsman, is on his way to yet another record. Even though he handed over the captaincy duties to Virat Kohli, Dhoni is still a vital cog in the Indian setup.

Dhoni currently holds the record for the most dismissals (80: 49 catches, 31 stumpings) in T20Is but the record the most stumpings is held by Kamran Akmal with 32 stumpings in 58 matches.

With two wrist spinners in the Indian side, Dhoni has a very high chance of affecting one or more stumpings against an English side, which has its fair share of struggles against wrist spin.

#5 Most catches as non-wicketkeeper: Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina has always been an energetic fielder

"Yuvraj Singh and Mohammed Kaif were some of the better fielders around. Virat Kohli, he is ok. But Suresh Raina for me is the best fielder in India.” - Jonty Rhodes

The words from the best fielder in the history of cricket, Jonty Rhodes, say a lot about Suresh Raina's fielding. Making a come back into the Indian side in the shortest format, Raina is on the verge breaking a fielding record.

Raina, currently, with 41 catches in 75 matches is just three short of AB de Villiers and Ross Taylor. While AB took 44 catches in just 52-match T20I career, Ross Taylor has played a total of 81 matches so far.

Suresh Raina, being the wonderful fielder that he is, has a very good chance of breaking the record in the next three matches against England.