England's explosive batsman, Alex Hales, once again proved his mettle as an unparalleled player in T20 cricket. He is currently playing for the Los Angeles Knight Riders in the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025, underway in the United States.
Sports News: Another golden chapter has been added to the history of T20 cricket. England's veteran batsman, Alex Hales, achieved a historic milestone during the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 in the USA. On June 23rd, taking the field for the Los Angeles Knight Riders, Hales participated in his 500th T20 match, becoming the first English player to achieve this feat. This accomplishment is not only a landmark in his career but also a matter of pride for English cricket.
500 T20 Matches: A Glorious Journey
Alex Hales began his T20 career in 2009. Since then, he has made a name for himself playing for various franchises worldwide and the England national team. The 500-match mark is a milestone crossed by very few cricketers, and Hales is now one of only seven players to have achieved this.
- Matches: 500
- Innings: 496
- Runs: 13,730
- Average: 29.91
- Strike Rate: Approximately 143
- Centuries: 7
- Half-centuries: 86
- Best Score: 119 not out
Hales has played franchise cricket for teams like Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL), Sydney Thunder (BBL), Nottinghamshire (Vitality Blast), Trent Rockets (The Hundred), Islamabad United (PSL), and now the Los Angeles Knight Riders.
Which List Did He Join?
Hales's name is now among the list of players with the most T20 matches played:
- Kieron Pollard – 699 matches
- Dwayne Bravo – 582 matches
- Shoaib Malik – 557 matches
- Andre Russell – 556 matches
- Sunil Narine – 551 matches
- David Miller – 530 matches
- Alex Hales – 500 matches
Most of these players are from the West Indies or South Africa, highlighting Hales as the sole English name to leave a lasting mark in this franchise cricket crowd.
A Subdued MLC 2025 Performance
However, while Hales reached this historic milestone, his performance in MLC 2025 has been underwhelming so far. In 4 matches, he has only scored 32 runs. It is hoped that with experience, he will bounce back in the upcoming matches and lead the Los Angeles Knight Riders towards the playoffs. Alex Hales's achievement reflects not only statistics but also the evolving definition of T20 cricket.
