Not even a month left for the T20 World Cup 2022 to happen and the excitements levels are already going upwards among the fans. Not a very long ago that the latest edition of the tournament happened where 5 time ODI world cup winners Australia won it for the very first time. This time the tournament is happening down under as well and it is a great chance for the Aussies to defend their title. However the competition will be top notch as plenty of quality sides will be entering the tournament only to win it like England, Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies, India and the newly crowned Asian champions Sri Lanka.
Here we will look at some of the most exciting facts about T20 World Cup –
Which is the most successful team in T20 World Cups?
- West Indies are the most successful side of the T20 world cup winning it twice. (2012, 2016)
Which team has reached the most finals of the T20 World Cup?
- Sri Lanka have played the finals of this competition three times and they won it once in 2014 defeating India.
Who won the inaugural T20 World Cup?
- India have got the record to win the first T20 World Cup which was held in 2007 in South Africa.
Who holds the record for the fastest 50 in a T20 World Cup?
- India’s legendary cricketer Yuvraj Singh smashed 6 sixes in an over against England pacer Stuart Broad in 2007 edition to score the fastest 50 in the same match in only 12 balls.
Who holds the record for the most dismissals in a T20 World Cup?
- MS Dhoni, another legendary Indian cricketer holds the record for the most dismissals in the T20 World Cup – 32.
Which player has scored the most 100s in T20Is?
- Current India skipper Rohit Sharma has 4 T20 International tons to his name, most by any, but has not scored one in the T20 World cups.
Which player has scored the fastest T20I 100?
- Chris Gayle scored the fastest T20 World Cup century in just 48 balls against England.
What is the biggest win ever in a T20 World Cup match?
- Sri Lanka smashed 260/6 against Kenya in 2007 WC and won the match by 172 runs.
Which teams have won the T20 World Cup?
2007: South Africa
- India beat Pakistan
2009: England
- Pakistan beat Sri Lanka
2010: West Indies
- England beat Australia
2012: Sri Lanka
- West Indies beat Sri Lanka
2014: Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka beat India
2016: India
- West Indies beat England
2021: UAE and Oman
- Australia beat New Zealand
Where is the T20 World Cup 2022 scheduled?
The T20 World Cup 2022 will be played in Australia, with the home side defending their title in the upcoming competition. It will be the eighth edition of the tournament, with the format changing the style of cricket across the globe.
How many teams in World Cup 2022 cricket?
There are a total of 16 teams that will be playing in the upcoming T20 World Cup tournament. Out of the lower ranked 8 sides, only 4 will make it to the Super 12 phase. All teams from Group A and B will be facing each other once to decide which 4 teams progress. Post that the 4 out of the 12 (Top 2 from Group 1 and 2) will make it to the semi-final and eventually two to the final. This will be exactly similar to the competition from last year.
When does the T20 World Cup 2022 start?
The T20 World Cup in Australia (2022) stars on the 16th of October, 9.30 am IST. The first game will be between Asia Cup winners Sri Lanka and newbies Namibia at the Geelong Cricket Ground in Victoria. The tournament will conclude on the 13th of November, with the final being played at the MCG.
