Thrilling Last-Ball Victories at Men’s T20 World Cup
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to commence on 1st June in the West Indies and USA, will see a record 20 teams vying for the coveted trophy. The tournament has been a stage for some of the most thrilling last-ball victories, from the Netherlands’ stunning win against England to India’s unforgettable triumph over Pakistan, courtesy of a Virat Kohli masterclass.
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Netherlands vs England (2009)
The Netherlands were the first to achieve a last-ball victory in the tournament, stunning England in 2009. Despite strong performances from England’s openers, the Netherlands managed to turn the tide and pull off a historic win at Lord’s, capitalising on an overthrow from Stuart Broad.
Sri Lanka vs India (2010)
In 2010, Sri Lanka and India produced another iconic last-ball chase. Despite a brilliant spell from Lasith Malinga, India set a target of 164 runs. Sri Lanka, losing their openers early, managed to stabilise and finally won the match with a last-ball six.
Ireland vs Zimbabwe (2014)
In 2014, Ireland successfully pulled off a last-ball run-chase against Zimbabwe in the group stage. Despite a four-wicket haul from Tinashe Panyangara, Ireland managed to scramble past Zimbabwe with three wickets in hand.
Final over thriller: Dramatic finish in 2014 as Ireland edge past Zimbabwe | T20 World Cup
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands (2014)
In the same edition, Zimbabwe overcame the Netherlands in a thrilling last-ball finish. Despite a poor start from the Netherlands and a brilliant spell from Zimbabwe’s Prosper Utseya, the match was pulled to the last ball, where Vusi Sibanda finished it off in style with a six.
Final over thriller: Zimbabwe stun Netherlands in tight 2014 finale | T20 World Cup
India vs Pakistan (2022)
In 2022, India scripted one of the most memorable finishes, beating Pakistan in a last-ball thriller. Despite a shaky start, India managed to chase down the 160-run target, with Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya playing crucial roles. The final ball of the game saw Ravichandran Ashwin lofting the ball over mid-off to secure one of India’s most memorable victories.
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