The T20 World Cup 2024 is ready to kick off on June 2 (as per IST) with 20-over WC debutants United States of America and Canada going through one another in Dallas. The event is ready to stretch for 27 days with the ultimate set to be performed on June 29 in Barbados.Â
There have been a number of nail-biting run-chases in the historical past of the event. From the India vs Pakistan classic to the Netherlands stunning England, right here we check out the last-ball run chases in the event.Â
India vs Pakistan classic run-chase
In what was unarguably the best India vs Pakistan sport, Virat Kohli pulled off a heist out of nowhere on the Melbourne Cricket Ground in T20 World Cup 2022. Chasing a good-looking rating of 160, the Men in Blue have been 1/4 after 6.1 overs and never having a lot batting left towards a powerful Pakistan bowling assault.
Tall stood the chase-master Kohli – defying all the percentages – alongside a composed Hardik Pandya to take India dwelling after they have been on the ropes. Kohli performed a masterful knock of 82 from 53 balls, whereas Hardik made 40 from 37. With two wanted off the ultimate ball, Mohammad Nawaz bowled a large, following which Ravi Ashwin smashed him over long-on to safe one of many biggest wins for India on the ultimate ball.
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands final ball thriller
Zimbabwe and Netherlands performed a jaw-dropping sport of cricket in the T20 World Cup 2014. The sport saved swinging like a pendulum however Zimbabwe discovered sufficient in them to win on the final ball. The Netherlands set a goal of 141 with a 72-run knock from Tom Cooper. Zimbabwe have been good firstly however the Dutch made a comeback to put up a powerful whole.
In the run chase, Hamilton Masakadza and Brendan Taylor offered a powerful begin regardless of the early lack of Sikandar Raza. Sean Williams carried the staff along with his 19-ball 26 earlier than Vusi Sibanda hit a six off the ultimate ball when one run was wanted.
Ireland vs Zimbabwe remaining ball win
Before Zimbabwe defeated Netherlands on the ultimate ball in the 2014 World Cup, they went down to Ireland in a final-ball run chase in the identical version of the event. The African nation made 163/5 on the again of a captain’s knock from Brendan Taylor.Â
Ireland made a good begin to the chase with captain William Porterfield and opener Paul Stirling partnering 80 runs for the opening wicket earlier than the match opened up with 4 wickets in the following 49 runs. With 4 runs required in the ultimate over, the Irish misplaced two wickets however a bye on the ultimate ball acquired them over the road with three wickets in hand.
Sri Lanka vs India last-ball six
Sri Lanka and India performed a humdinger contest in the 2010 T20 World Cup. Powered by Gautam Gambhir’s 41 and Suresh Raina‘s 63, the Men in Blue made 164 runs. The Indians acquired off to a powerful begin with Ashish Nehra and Vinay Kumar eradicating Mahela Jayawardene and Sanath Jayasuriya in the primary two overs.Â
But Tillakaratne Dilshan, captain Kumar Sangakkara and Angelo Matthews steadied the ship and with the latter two took Sri Lanka inside distance of a win. However, wickets fell and the Lankan Lions wanted a 16-ball 37-run knock from Chamara Kapugedera to win the sport. With three wanted off the ultimate ball, Kapugedera hit Nehra for a six.
Netherlands stun England on the final ball
In the 2009 T20 World Cup, Netherlands surprised England to safe a well-known win on the final ball. England made 162 after spectacular knocks from Ravi Bopara (46 runs) and Luke Wright (71 runs).Â
The Dutch have been off to a disappointing begin, shedding each their openers in the primary 4 overs to James Anderson and Stuart Broad. A 49-run knock from Tom de Grooth and a 30-run rating from Peter Borren introduced the Dutch again. Ryan ten Doeschate and Edgar Schiferli have been on the crease and the Dutch wanted eight from the ultimate over off Broad. Despite some mingy balls, the Dutch wanted two from the ultimate ball and due to an overthrow from the bowler, the Netherlands surprised England on the ultimate ball to win the sport.
