NEW DELHI:
Tied matches
in the
T20 World Cup
are rare and often unforgettable, creating thrilling spectacles for cricket fans worldwide. Throughout the history of the tournament, several matches have ended in dramatic ties, leading to nail-biting finishes in Super Overs.
One of the most memorable tied matches occurred in Durban in 2007, during the inaugural T20 World Cup.
India faced
Pakistan
in a tense group stage encounter. Both teams scored 141, leading to a thrilling bowl-out, which India won 3-0, setting the stage for their eventual tournament victory.
In 2012, the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka witnessed two tied matches in quick succession. The first was between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Both teams managed 174 runs in their allotted 20 overs. The match went to a
Super Over
, where Sri Lanka emerged victorious, thanks to their superior batting.
Just days later, the same venue saw another tie, this time between New Zealand and the West Indies. Both teams scored 139 runs. The Super Over that followed was equally dramatic, with New Zealand managing to edge out the West Indies, adding another thrilling chapter to the history of tied matches.
Tied matches in the T20 World Cup
- IND vs PAK, Durban, 2007
- SL vs NZ, Pallekele, 2012
- NZ vs WI, Pallekele, 2012
- NAM vs OMAN, Bridgetown, 2024
- USA vs PAK, Dallas, 2024
Fast forward to 2024, and the trend of exciting tied matches continued. In Bridgetown, Namibia and Oman played out a tense encounter. Both teams scored 109 runs, leading to a Super Over. Namibia held their nerve to secure a victory, showcasing the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket.
The most recent addition to this illustrious list came in Dallas in 2024. The
United States
faced Pakistan in a Group A match. Pakistan, the 2009 champions, recovered from a poor start to post 159-7. The United States matched this with a thrilling chase, scoring 14 runs in the final over to finish on 159-3, pushing the match into a Super Over. In the Super Over, the United States set Pakistan a target of 19 runs.
Saurabh Netravalkar
's excellent bowling restricted Pakistan to 13-1, securing a historic victory for the United States and marking one of the biggest upsets in T20 World Cup history.
These tied matches highlight the excitement and unpredictability of T20 cricket, where every ball can change the course of the game, and the drama of a tie often leads to unforgettable finishes.
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