Iconic Moments of T20 cricket history
Times of Bennett | Updated: Apr 24, 2023 11:55
By: Nikita Singh
T20 cricket has become one of the most popular sports around the world since its introduction in 2005. The fast-paced and action-packed format has led to some of the most iconic moments in cricket history. From incredible batting performances to nail-biting finishes, here are some of the most memorable moments in T20 cricket history.
1. The first T20World Cup (2007): The inaugural T20 World Cup , held in South Africa, saw the rise of the Indian cricket team as they beat arch-rivals Pakistan in a thrilling final. Yuvraj Singh 's six sixes in an over (2007), in the same tournament, India 's Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes in an over off England's Stuart Broad . The feat had never been achieved in international cricket before, making it a moment to remember forever.
2.Chris Gayle 's 175* (2013): In the 2013 Indian Premier League, Chris Gayle scored a breathtaking 175 not out off just 66 balls for the Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors. Gayle's knock included 13 fours and 17 sixes, and it remains the highest individual score in T20 cricket.
3. TheBen Stokes over (2016): The final of the 2016 T20 World Cup between England and West Indies was evenly poised until the last over. England's Ben Stokes was handed the responsibility of bowling the final over, and Carlos Brathwaite smashed him for four consecutive sixes to win the title for West Indies.
4.India 's T20 series win in Australia (2016): India's tour of Australia in 2016 saw them win the T20 series 3-0, marking the first time an Indian team had won a bilateral T20 series in Australia. It was a significant achievement for India, as they had struggled in the format before that series.
5. Afghanistan's T20 success (2018): Afghanistan cricket has made remarkable progress in recent years, and their success in T20 cricket is one of the highlights. They beat Bangladesh in the 2018 T20 series, and their spin duo of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman have become household names in the cricket world.
T20 cricket has given fans some unforgettable moments over the years. These iconic moments will continue to be talked about and celebrated by cricket enthusiasts for generations to come. As the format continues to evolve, we can expect more thrilling moments and exciting performances in the future.
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5. Afghanistan's T20 success (2018): Afghanistan cricket has made remarkable progress in recent years, and their success in T20 cricket is one of the highlights. They beat Bangladesh in the 2018 T20 series, and their spin duo of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman have become household names in the cricket world.
T20 cricket has given fans some unforgettable moments over the years. These iconic moments will continue to be talked about and celebrated by cricket enthusiasts for generations to come. As the format continues to evolve, we can expect more thrilling moments and exciting performances in the future.
