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Top 3 biggest T20I wins in 2023
Taking a close look at some of the biggest victories in T20Is in 2023.
Cricket has always provided a platform for amazing achievements, and 2023 was no different. With their incredible skill, players and teams from all around the world broke records and set new ones, writing history in the process.
A number of ground-breaking accomplishments, ranging from individual genius to team supremacy in the shortest format. Let’s dissect some of the greatest Twenty20 International victories in 2023.
Top 3 biggest T20I wins in 2023
3) 106 – India (won) vs South Africa
India vs New Zealand (Source: Twitter)
In the third Twenty20 International at Johannesburg’s New Wanderers Stadium, India defeated South Africa by a margin of 106 runs. The Men in Blue won handily, tying the three-match series 1-1. The first game in Durban called off due to rain.
India were sent into bat and managed to score 201/7 during their 20 overs. Suryakumar Yadav, the skipper, set the bar high with an explosive century off 56 balls. The Proteas were then bowled out for 95 within 13.5 overs by birthday boy Kuldeep Yadav, who grabbed 5/17 in 2.5 overs.
2) 111 – Australia (Won) vs South Africa
Australia vs South Africa (Source: Twitter)
Mitch Marsh, Australia’s new captain, was in full flow from the start. With 22 balls, the right-handed batter smacked a half-century. Next, Tim David took off from the platform, propelling Australia reaching 226 for 6. At Kingsmead, this tally turned out to be the highest-ever T20I total.
With a four-wicket haul, debutant Tanveer Sangha afterwards joined the Australian celebration. During their innings, SA looked lost and never got underway in their pursuit. They were ultimately folded for 115, having 27 balls to spare in their innings.
1) 168 – India (Won) vs New Zealand
India vs New Zealand (Source: Twitter)
Shubman Gill stole the spotlight with an undefeated 126 from 63 balls after they decided to bat. The young player’s effort ended up becoming India’s best individual score in T20Is. India thus scored a startling 234 for 4 with handy contributions from the other batters.
Subsequently, Hardik Pandya attacked using the new ball and concluded his four overs with stats of 4 for 16. Shivam Mavi, Umran Malik, and Arshdeep Singh also each took home two. This 168-run victory for Team India turned out to be the largest between two countries that are full members.
