Top 10 Memorable Matches in The ICC T20 World Cup History
1. India vs. Pakistan, 2007 Final
The inaugural T20 World Cup final was a nail-biter. India clinched the title with a thrilling 5-run win, thanks to a dramatic final over bowled by Joginder Sharma.
2. West Indies vs. England, 2016 Final
Carlos Brathwaite's four consecutive sixes in the final over off Ben Stokes led West Indies to a stunning victory, securing their second T20 World Cup title.
3. South Africa vs. West Indies, 2007 Group Stage
Chris Gayle's explosive 117 off 57 balls, the first century in T20 World Cup history, set the tone for the tournament. Despite Gayle's heroics, South Africa chased down 206 to win by 8 wickets.
4. India vs. Pakistan, 2007 Group Stage
The match ended in a thrilling tie, leading to the first-ever bowl-out in T20 history. India won the bowl-out 3-0.
5. Netherlands vs. England, 2009 Group Stage
In a major upset, the Netherlands chased down 163 in the final over, defeating England by 4 wickets at Lord's.
6. Sri Lanka vs. India, 2014 Final
Sri Lanka finally won their first T20 World Cup, with Kumar Sangakkara's unbeaten 52 guiding them to victory in his final T20 international.
7. Australia vs. Pakistan, 2010 Semi-Final
Michael Hussey's incredible 60* off 24 balls, including three sixes in the final over, led Australia to a dramatic victory, chasing down 191.
8. West Indies vs. South Africa, 2012 Super Eights
In a rain-affected match, West Indies won via the Duckworth-Lewis method. The game was notable for Chris Gayle's powerful 50 off 26 balls.
9. India vs. Australia, 2016 Group Stage
Virat Kohli's masterful 82* off 51 balls guided India to a crucial win, chasing down 161 with five balls to spare.
10. Pakistan vs. New Zealand, 2007 Semi-Final
Pakistan's impressive chase, led by Misbah-ul-Haq's 57*, saw them reach the final by defeating New Zealand by 6 wickets.