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 2 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 2 tied matches each, with both teams losing in the Super Overs on both occasions.
New Zealand is the only team to be involved in 2 tied matches in a single T20 World Cup.
The 2024 T20 World Cup witnessed the first instance of 2 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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