Australia's record in Twenty20 cricket is a concern ahead of World Twenty20

Aussie cricket fans are likely to have the unusual feeling of low expectations heading into the 2010 World Twenty20, which starts this weekend in the Caribbean.

While the Aussies have dominated the Test and one-day forms of the game for the better part of two decades, their record in Twenty20 cricket is far from impressive.

Numbers from Fox Sports Stats show that in 29 Twenty20 internationals since 2005, the Aussies have won just over half of them, which leaves them fourth on the list of matches won behind Pakistan, Sri Lanka and South Africa.

Probably most concerning of all for Australia is their poor record in T20s on foreign soil. In 19 matches away from home, Australia have won just five with two of them coming in New Zealand.

Australia hit rock bottom in last year’s World Twenty20 in England when they were knocked out in the group stages following big losses to West Indies and Sri Lanka.