Major triumphs: 5 biggest wins by balls remaining in T20 World Cups
The 2021 T20 World Cup has entered the knockout stages and the 4 teams that have qualified for the semifinals are England, New Zealand, Australia and Pakistan. The T20 World Cup has, on many occasions seen one-sided rubbers. In this article, let us take a look at the 5 biggest wins in terms of balls remaining in T20 World Cups history.
5) New Zealand vs Kenya (2007 T20 World Cup)
In the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup, New Zealand pulverized the Kenya side, beating their opposition with 9 wickets and 74 balls to spare. Batting first, Kenya was bowled out for 73, with Mark Gillespie scalping 4 wickets. In reply, the Kiwis cantered past the target with ease, with Lou Vincent top-scoring with 27.
4) Sri Lanka vs The Netherlands (2021 T20 World Cup)
On 22nd October 2021, the Sri Lankan side dished out an absolute thrashing to The Netherlands, winning the match with 8 wickets and 77 balls remaining. The Netherlands could only manage to post 44 on the board, and just one Netherlands willow wielder scored in double digits. In reply, Sri Lanka went past the target in just 7.1 overs, with Kusal Perera scoring a fluent 24-ball 33*.
3) India vs Scotland (2021 T20 World Cup)
The 3rd biggest victory in terms of balls remaining was recorded by the Indian side against Scotland in Dubai on 5th November 2021. The Scotland side recorded a score of 85, with George Munsey top scoring with 24 off 19 deliveries.
In reply, KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma put on a 70-run partnership off just 5 overs, as India thrashed their opponents with 81 balls remaining.
2) Australia vs Bangladesh (2021 T20 World Cup)
Australia hammered the Bangladesh side with 82 balls to spare in the Super 12 clash between the two sides in the 2021 edition of the T20 World Cup. Bangladesh were bowled out for 73. And, all it took for the kangaroos to go past the target was 6.2 overs. Aaron Finch scored a whirlwind 40 off just 20 deliveries for his side.
1) Sri Lanka vs The Netherlands (2014 T20 World Cup)
The biggest ever victory in terms of balls remaining in T20 World Cup history was recorded by the Sri Lankan side against The Netherlands on 24th March 2014. The Netherlands were bowled out for a meagre 39 and their innings lasted only 10.3 overs.
In reply, Sri Lanka raced past the target in 5 overs, with Kusal Perera top-scoring with 14. Sri Lanka went on to win the 2014 edition of the T20 World Cup.
