Kohler-Cadmore’s 133 Powers Germany to Record 162-Run T20I Win Over Austria

Key facts

• Germany scored 308 for 1 in 20 overs, the highest match aggregate of 454 in a Germany-Austria T20I.
• Ben Kohler-Cadmore’s 133 is the highest individual T20I score for Germany, surpassing Musaddiq Ahmed’s 107.
• Musaddiq Ahmed hit 10 sixes in the innings, a new German record, and scored 104 runs in boundaries.
• Germany’s 162-run victory margin is their largest in T20Is, beating a 62-run win over Belgium.
• Austria were bowled out for 146 in 15.1 overs, with Jatinder Kumar taking key wickets.
• The match was the first of a five-match T20I series at Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground in Krefeld.

A Batting Masterclass in Krefeld

Germany produced a record-breaking batting performance to crush Austria by 162 runs in the first T20I of their five-match series at the Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground in Krefeld on May 1, 2026. The hosts amassed 308 for 1 in their 20 overs, the highest total ever recorded in a T20I involving either Germany or Austria, and the largest match aggregate between the two sides at 454 runs. Ben Kohler-Cadmore anchored the innings with a stunning 133 not out, the highest individual T20I score for Germany, eclipsing the previous record of 107 held by Musaddiq Ahmed. Kohler-Cadmore’s knock was a blend of power and precision, as he dismantled the Austrian bowling attack with a series of boundaries and sixes.

Musaddiq Ahmed’s Six-Hitting Spree

Musaddiq Ahmed provided explosive support, smashing 10 sixes in his innings — a new German record for most sixes in a T20I innings, surpassing his own previous mark of nine. He also set a record for most runs in boundaries in an innings for Germany, scoring 104 runs through fours and sixes, beating his earlier record of 94. The pair’s onslaught left Austria’s bowlers helpless, with no bowler able to contain the scoring rate. Germany’s run rate of 15.40 per over reflected the dominance of their batting lineup, as they posted a daunting target of 309.

Austria’s Reply Falls Short

Chasing 309, Austria were never in the contest. They were bowled out for 146 in 15.1 overs, falling 162 runs short. The run rate of 9.63 was insufficient against the required rate of over 15 an over from the start. Jatinder Kumar was the pick of the German bowlers, taking key wickets including that of Karanbir Singh, who scored a quick 16 off 6 balls before being dismissed. Austria’s innings never gained momentum, with wickets falling at regular intervals.

Records Tumble in One-Sided Contest

Germany’s 162-run victory margin is their largest in T20Is, surpassing the previous best of 62 runs against Belgium. The match aggregate of 454 runs is also the highest in any T20I involving Germany and Austria, highlighting the one-sided nature of the contest. Kohler-Cadmore’s 133 and Ahmed’s six-hitting spree were the standout performances, but the entire German batting unit contributed to the record total. The win sets a strong tone for the remaining four matches of the series.

Series Outlook and Implications

With this emphatic victory, Germany have taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. The result will boost their confidence as they look to build on this performance in the upcoming matches. For Austria, the heavy defeat exposes vulnerabilities in their bowling attack and batting lineup. They will need to regroup quickly to avoid a series whitewash. The remaining matches will be played at the same venue, and Austria will be hoping for a better showing.

The bottom line

• Ben Kohler-Cadmore’s 133 is the highest T20I score for Germany, breaking Musaddiq Ahmed’s record.
• Musaddiq Ahmed hit 10 sixes in an innings, a new German record, and scored 104 runs in boundaries.
• Germany’s 308 for 1 is the highest total in a T20I involving either Germany or Austria.
• The 162-run win is Germany’s largest margin of victory in T20Is.
• Austria were bowled out for 146, losing by a massive margin in the first T20I of the series.
• The match aggregate of 454 runs is the highest in Germany-Austria T20I history.