If these high-scoring games and nail-biting finishes are not enough in T20Is, we also get to witness tied matches, which further fuel the excitement.
Tied T20I matches may not be a regular occurrence, but they spice up things between two teams as the game heads into the Super Over.
The T20 World Cup has witnessed a few closely fought encounters between teams, showcasing the level of competitiveness in the tournament.
Here is a list of tied matches recorded in T20 World Cup history.
Tied Matches in T20 World Cup
| Batting 1st | Batting 2nd | Super Over Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India – 141/9 (20) | Pakistan – 141/7 (20) | IND Won Bowl-Out (3-0) | Durban | 14 Sep 2007 |
| New Zealand – 174/7 (20) | Sri Lanka – 174/6 (20) | SL Won | Pallekele | 27 Sep 2012 |
| West Indies – 139/10 (19.3) | New Zealand – 139/7 (20) | WI Won | Pallekele | 1 Oct 2012 |
| Oman – 109/10 (19.4) | Namibia – 109/6 (20) | NAM Won | Bridgetown | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Pakistan – 159/7 (20) | USA – 159/3 (20) | USA Won | Dallas | 6 Jun 2024 |
Key Insights
The group stage game between India and Pakistan was the first T20 World Cup match to end in a tie. Moreover, it remains the only T20 World Cup match to have used the Bowl-Out method as a tie-breaker, which India won by 3-0.
New Zealand and Pakistan have been involved in two tied matches each, with both teams losing in the Super Overs on both occasions.
New Zealand is the only team to be involved in two tied matches in a single T20 World Cup – in 2012.
The 2024 T20 World Cup witnessed the first instance of two associate teams being part of the same tied match. Oman scored 109 batting first, and Namibia levelled the total to set up a Super Over and win the match.
The USA became the first associate team to defeat a full-member team in the Super Over in the T20 World Cup. They beat Pakistan in the one-over eliminator in the 2024 edition.
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