NEW DELHI:
Australia
is now equal with India and
England
for the most consecutive victories in
T20 World Cup
history after their triumph over
Scotland
.
Against a fierce Scottish team at
Gros Islet
,
St Lucia
, Australia won by five wickets on Sunday while needing to chase 181 runs.
Since the home edition in 2022, Australia have won 7 successive matches in the T20 World Cup.
According to ANI, Australia's campaign in the 2022 edition began with a defeat against
New Zealand
. but went on to triumph in their subsequent matches against
Sri Lanka
,
Ireland
and Afghanistan. Australia has won the 2024 edition with victories over Oman, England, Namibia and now Scotland.
Australia are now tied with both England, who won seven matches in a row from the 2010 to 2012 editions, and India, who also won seven matches in a row from the 2012 T20 World Cup to the 2014 edition.
MOST CONSECUTIVE WINS IN T20 WORLD CUP:
- 7* - Australia (2022-2024)
- 7 - England (2010-2012)
- 7 - India (2012-2014)
- 6 - Australia (2010)
- 6 - Sri Lanka (2009)
- 6 - India (2007-2009)