Australian T20 captain, Aaron Finch has spoken after his record-breaking innings of 172 came up against Zimbabwe in the T20 triangular series. Aaron Finch feels it was his one of the best knocks he has ever played in his career. 

While batting first in the third match of the triangular series, Aaron Finch surpassed his own score of 156 after he slammed 172 runs in a winning cause. Australia won the match by 100 runs to get on the top of the points table.

“It’s nice to break my own record,” said Finch. “Satisfying. It’s something that I’ll look back on when I’ve finished playing and be really proud of.”

Aaron Finch brought up his second T20I century in 50 balls with being merciless on Zimbabwe bowlers. It was a masterclass from Aaron Finch as he led his Australian side to a mammoth total of 229 against the home team.

“I thought he was going to go with a wide slower ball, so I got back,” said Finch.

“I realized out of the hand that it was a touch wide, so I actually went to let it go and probably just didn’t realize how far back onto my stumps I got. Disappointing not to be not out at the end.”

After a poor performance against England, Australians have bounced back with thumping two wins. Aaron Finch told the change of scenery and opposition had made a big difference.

He said “The mood in the camp has always been really positive, and I think coming here we’ve brought that confidence that we had, but probably with a bit more self belief coming into a new tournament against two sides that we haven’t played for quite a while compared to a team that dominated us last summer in Australia and then did so again.

“So new opposition and new environment has made a difference here so far.”

Australia will now take on Pakistan in their next battle, the captain reckons they need to put in their 100% to win against them as they are a world quality side. 

“We know Pakistan are a world class side. They’re number one for a reason. They’ve got a lot of bases covered, so you’ve got to turn up each and every day and be 100 percent against them otherwise they’ll hurt you.” Finch added

(Inputs from Hindustan Times)