The much-anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to begin on February 19 and will end on March 9 with March 10 reserved as a backup day. The marquee event was supposed to be held entirely in Pakistan but India's denial to send its national team to the neighboring nation resulted in a significant delay in the official announcement of the schedule on ICC's part.  

But in recent times, ICC achieved a major breakthrough by getting both the BCCI and the PCB on the same page. As per agreement, a fusion model has been adopted wherein India will play all their matches against Pakistan in a neutral venue and similarly, Pakistan will also refrain from traveling to India and play all their matches in a neutral venue as well.   

With the deadlock now coming to a close, the ICC is reportedly working on orchestrating the schedule of the Champions Trophy 2025 tournament and an official announcement about the same could soon be imminent. 

See also: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 hosting status set to be finalised

ICC's tentative schedule for the Champions Trophy

As per RevSports, India and Pakistan are believed to be in the same group. India, along with Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh are placed in Group A. The Men in Blue is expected to kick off their campaign on February 20 by facing Bangladesh. Their next encounter is slated to be against Pakistan on February 23. However, the venue for the high-octane clash has not been decided yet. But as per sources, Dubai and Colombo could play host to this sizzling fixture. 

India is expected to play its last league against New Zealand on March 2. Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan are the other teams placed in Group B.

Group Composition for the 2025 Champions Trophy
 
Group A

- India
- Pakistan
- New Zealand
- Bangladesh
 
Group B

- Australia
- England
- South Africa
- Afghanistan

Tentative fixtures in the Champions Trophy 2025 (Times are in IST)

February 19, 2:30 pm Karachi Pakistan vs New Zealand

February 20, 2:30 pm Neutral Bangladesh vs India

February 21, 2:30 pm Karachi Afghanistan vs South Africa

February 22, 2:30 pm Lahore Australia vs England

February 23, 2:30 pm Neutral Pakistan vs India

February 24, 2:30 pm Rawalpindi Bangladesh vs New Zealand

February 25, 2:30 pm Rawalpindi Australia vs South Africa

February 26, 2:30 pm Lahore Afghanistan vs England

February 27, 2:30 pm Rawalpindi Pakistan vs Bangladesh

February 28, 2:30 pm Lahore Afghanistan vs Australia

March 1, 2:30 pm Karachi South Africa vs England

March 2, 2:30 pm Neutral New Zealand vs India

March 4, 2:30 pm Neutral Semi-Final A1 vs B2

March 5, 2:30 pm Neutral Semi-Final B1 vs A2

March 9, 2:30 pm Neutral Final

March 10 - Neutral Reserve Day

Although a cloud of uncertainty looms over the fate of a neutral venue, the renovation work of the Pakistan stadiums is currently underway in full swing and is expected to be complete in the coming weeks.  

The uncertainty surrounding the fate of Champions Trophy 2025 continues to loom large. With less than two months to go, the fate of the marquee event remains vastly unknown. The entire tournament was originally planned to be held in Pakistan but India's refusal to send its national side to the neighboring country has created numerous complications for the apex body. Both BCCI and the PCB are reportedly at loggerheads and unwilling to make any concessions on their part.

The major source of contention currently revolves around finalizing the venues. But in recent times, ICC has managed to make some notable progress in resolving this ongoing dispute between the two major cricketing bodies. In a bid to break the deadlock once and for all, ICC has confirmed on Thursday that the matches between India and Pakistan will be scheduled in a neutral venue till 2027 which also included the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.

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Major announcement on IND-PAK matches

In a recent statement published by the executive Board of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the governing body confirmed the acceptance of a "two-way" hybrid model for India-Pakistan matches. In other words, the proposal implies that India will not travel to Pakistan and rather play it's matches in a neutral venue whereas Paksitan will also have the same arrangement in place and play all it's matches against India in a neutral venue. 

"India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country as part of the ICC Events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at a neutral venue, the ICC Board confirmed on Thursday." 

The agreement will remain in place till 2027 and will automatically apply to the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 (hosted by Pakistan), set to be played in February and March 2025, as well as the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 (hosted by India) and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (hosted by India and Sri Lanka).

In addition, Pakistan will also be awarded the hosting rights of the Women's T20 World Cup 2028 and arrangements to pursue neautral venues will be explored accordingly. Experts speculate that Dubai can be seen as an ideal venue to host India's matches in the upcoming Champions Trophy edition.

ICC to communicate Champions Trophy schedule shortly

After successfully forging a deal between two ideologically opposed cricketing bodies, ICC is now working around the clock to finalize the schedule of the Champions Trophy 2025. They are in a race against time and are under immense pressure from the broadcasters who are demanding for an official schedule to be finalized at the earliest convinience. The eight-team event will feature Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, and South Africa, alongside hosts and defending champions Pakistan.

As per widespread reports, it is believed that the PCB, headed by Mohsin Naqvi has given in to ICC & BCCI's demands to host the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 in a hybrid model. As per sources from PTI, it has been "agreed in principle" by the Jay Shah-led International Cricket Council (ICC) and its member associates to host the Champions Trophy with a hybrid model.

The marquee event will comprise eight teams and will be played in the month of February and March in 2025. While the majority of the matches would be played in Pakistan, India will have their matches scheduled in a natural venue which in all likelihood would be Dubai. As per a top ICC source, the decision has more or less been finalized during an informal meeting between the body's new President Jay Shah and the Board of Directors, including Pakistan.

See also: Champions Trophy Venue debacle to be settled over this weekend

Hybrid model but with a twist

Whilst accepting the proposal to go ahead with a hybrid model, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi stressed having a reciprocal arrangement for its national side till 2031 and urged the BCCI to comply with their request. Although BCCI is yet to respond to this request, ICC has come forward and formally accepted PCB's plea to have a similar arrangement till 2027. 

"It's been agreed in principle by all parties that the 2025 Champions Trophy will be held in the UAE and Pakistan with India playing its matches in Dubai. It's a win-win situation for all stakeholders."

However, such a development can spell bad news for BCCI and its supporters. Between 2025 and 2027, India will play host to two World Cup editions. The Women's ODI World Cup will be held in 2026 whereas the Men's T20 World Cup will be held a year later in 2027. 

Should Pakistan abstain from visiting India as per the newly proposed hybrid model agreement, Indian fans could be devoid of high-octane Indo-Pak rivalry on their home turf. More importantly, both the BCCI and the ICC will have to cope with some significant financial blows if that were to happen. 

What does the future look like for the Indian team?

Being the host of an ICC event, India will have to go the extra mile by visiting a neutral venue to play its fixtures with Pakistan. Such a move may not only be unsustainable but also be unprecedented from BCCI's standpoint. 

Such an agreement will effectively mean that the Indian women's team will have to travel to a neutral venue to play their league match against Pakistan whereas Pakistan's men's team will be considering the possibility of playing all its matches of the upcoming T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

Bilateral ties between the two countries have been at an all-time low since the 2008 terror attacks. India's last visit to Pakistan came in the 2008 Asia Cup edition with Sri Lanka being the eventual winners of it. 

The uncertainty regarding the fate of the Champions Trophy 2025 continues to linger on as ICC is yet to finalize the venue which both BCCI and PCB can mutually agree upon. Whilst the BCCI continues to persuade the ICC to adopt a hybrid model, the PCB on the other hand remains hell-bent on organizing the entire tournament in Pakistan, be it with or without India.

This deadlock has put ICC in a difficult situation. With less than 100 days to go for the marquee event, ICC called upon an urgent meeting on Friday, 29th of November with the BCCI and PCB to come to an urgent solution. That meeting lasted for about 15 minutes on a phone call and has been further deferred to the weekend in a bid to allow the boards more time to reach a mutually agreed solution.

See also: The future of Champions Trophy 2025 set to be determined at the ICC's board meeting this Friday

What's in the works to make the CT 2025 dream work?

It is now understood that along with BCCI and PCB leadership, a couple of other member boards will now sit down with the ICC think tank to work out a solution that can be acceptable to all parties. 

The two boards who are now at loggerheads with each other have been actively discussing this matter and the discussions will likely continue over this weekend. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has publicly made it clear that he is open to helping BCCI sort out problems with regard to their travel to Pakistan.

The ongoing Champions Trophy tussle has now evolved into a political issue between the two countries and in all likelihood, any proposal that is taken mutually by the boards will have to be government-approved before being submitted to the ICC.  

PCB has officially stuck to its age-old narrative of not hosting the eight-team tournament in the hybrid format. However, in recent times, there has been a slight alteration in that narrative but with certain conditions. Should a hybrid model be adopted due to India's unwillingness to travel to India, Pakistan may also reciprocate in a tit-for-tat manner and may demand the ICC to shift their fixtures with India to a neutral venue for future tournaments. 

On Thursday morning, Naqvi didn't rule out the possibility of having a hybrid model but stressed that he will need the clearance and the backing of his own government to make any subsequent decisions. 

The Indian government's stance on this matter

A spokesperson from the MEA in India publically stated while addressing the press that India will not tour Pakistan citing 'security concerns'. He makes his stance clear that the government is unwilling to send the Rohit Sharma-led team to the neighboring country due to the ongoing security crisis. 

"They have said there are security concerns there and therefore it is unlikely the team will be going there. Please do refer to the statement issued by the BCCI."

The BCCI has not issued a public statement on the matter of their travel to Pakistan, nor has security been a prime source of concern as highlighted by MEA. In fact, the BCCI has treated the decision to travel to Pakistan as one to be made by the Indian government rather than the board.

With less than 100 days to go, the fate of the 2025 Champions Trophy edition hangs in uncertainty as the Indian government reportedly denied clearance to the Men in Blue to tour the neighboring nation. Both nations have been locked in a decades-long political stan-doff which in recent times has also jeopardised their cricketing ties. 

While PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi remains adamant about hosting the entire tournament in Pakistan, India's persistent request to opt for a 'hybrid' model has put the ICC in a very difficult situation. On Friday, the ICC aims to resolve the deadlock between the two cricketing boards once and for all. The meeting will take place on November 29 with an aim to bring about a proposal that both India and Pakistan can jointly agree upon.

India's constant push for a hybrid model

Time and again, the BCCI has repeatedly quashed any possibility of sending the Rohit Sharma-led India team to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy edition. 

The government of India has refused to provide any clearance to the Indian team citing security reasons. A similar approach was taken last year in the 50-over Asia Cup which despite the PCB's stubbornness, was played in a hybrid model. 

As was the case, the Indian government was reluctant to send its national team to Pakistan on the grounds of security concerns and as a result, the hybrid model was adopted in which all the Indian fixtures along with the knockout games were played in Sri Lanka. 

See also: Pakistan's Champions Trophy dream gets a massive hit

Moving the tournament outside Pakistan

PCB's firm stance against adopting a hybrid model can prove determinantal for Pakistan cricket. Not only will the board lose millions in revenue from the ICC, but the governing body may be forced to snatch the hosting rights from Pakistan and shift the tournament elsewhere to UAE or Sri Lanka. 

Moreover, against the backdrop of recent political unrest in Islamabad, the possibility of the tournament moving outside Pakistan looms large. The security is beefed up around the capital city as Imran Khan's supporters gather in lare groups to storm it. ICC will closely monitor the volatile situation from a distance and come to an immediate conclusion should the political tension escalate to a whole new level.

The last time the Indian team triumphed in this tournament was way back in 2013 under the leadership of MS Dhoni and finished as the runners-up in 2017.

For the past few weeks, speculation regarding the future of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 has been rife. The focus has been mostly centered on the ongoing tussle between PCB and BCCI as the Indian government stands firmly opposed to sending its cricket team to Pakistan. Out of eight participating teams, India is the only team that willfully wants to refrain from traveling to Pakistan citing "security reasons". The Indian team last toured Pakistan during the 2008 Asia Cup right before the tragic terror attacks in Mumbai which claimed countless lives.

Relations since the in-famous terror attack have been sour and the bilateral cricketing ties have plummeted to an all-time low. Very recently, right before the release of the official Champions Trophy schedule, the BCCI blatantly refused to tour Pakistan for the Champions Trophy and has also issued a formal communication to the ICC about the same. This puts PCB in a difficult situation who are reportedly taking all possible measures to host its first major ICC event since 1996. 

How did the PCB respond to BCCI's denial to travel Pakistan? 

As soon as BCCI's decision was conveyed to the ICC, it was learnt that the PCB had reportedly referred the matter to its government which is currently reviewing this highly sensitive situation. Previously, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed that his board is unwilling to make any compromises and quashed any hopes of adopting a hybrid model unless a written explanation is issued by the Indian government. 

As per a PCB spokesperson, the ICC had communicated this news to the PCB via email on Friday but a formal reason for India's omission was missing. 

"The ICC emailed the PCB informing them about the inability of the BCCI to send its team to Pakistan. No reason was given. There is nothing in writing we have received from the BCCI. The PCB has apprised the federal government of the situation."

Unlike last year's Asia Cup where the PCB gave in to India's "hybrid model" approach, the stance will be a lot more stringent by the PCB. And since Naqvi is also part of Pakistan's interior ministry, the stance can be viewed as representative of the government in this case. As per sources, the Pakistan government will advise the PCB to remain resolute in this matter and work with the governing bodies to host the Champions Trophy successfully in Pakistan. 

How will ICC respond amidst the political standoff between the two boards?

As the countdown for the much-anticipated Champions Trophy draws close, ICC will have a little under 100 days to finalize the future and the outcome of the tournament. As cricketing ties continue to get impacted amidst worsening geopolitical ties between the two nations, ICC now finds itself in a tight situation. Picking either side in a situation like this can invite consequences that the ICC may not be able to ascertain at this stage. Both Naqvi and jay Shah have close ties to their respective head of states. The situation will not become any simpler when Shah takes over as the ICC chair, on December 1.

In their second match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, India Women showcased an impressive bowling performance, restricting Pakistan Women to a mere 105 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs. This comprehensive victory not only solidified India’s position in the tournament but also demonstrated their dominance in the field.

Arundhati Reddy shines with three wickets

Arundhati Reddy was the standout performer for India, claiming three crucial wickets for just 19 runs. Her exceptional bowling dismantled the Pakistan batting lineup, as she dismissed key players, including Omaima Sohail (3), Muneeba Ali (17), and Nida Dar (28). Reddy's tight line and length kept the opposition batters under constant pressure, contributing significantly to India’s success in the match.

 

 

 

 

 

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Shreyanka Patil supports with two key wickets

Alongside Reddy, Shreyanka Patil also delivered an outstanding performance, picking up two wickets for only 12 runs. Her impressive spell helped maintain the pressure on Pakistan, as she consistently targeted the stumps and forced the batters into making mistakes. Patil’s contributions in the bowling department were pivotal in restricting Pakistan's scoring opportunities and ensuring a comfortable win for the Indian side.

 

 

 

 

 

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Pakistan's Nida Dar fights a lone battle

Despite the overwhelming pressure from Indian bowlers, Nida Dar managed to provide some resistance, scoring a valuable 28 runs off 34 balls. Unfortunately, she lacked adequate support from her teammates, as Pakistan struggled to build substantial partnerships throughout their innings. Captain Fatima Sana added 13 runs, but the batting lineup faltered against a disciplined Indian bowling attack.

In the end, Pakistan Women could only muster 105 runs, with Arundhati Reddy and Shreyanka Patil being the key architects of India’s victory.

 

 

 

 

 

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IND-W vs PAK-W Match Preview

It's time for another thrilling India-Pakistan match at an ICC tournament. India Women will face Pakistan Women in the seventh match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. This Sunday's big match will take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India has dominated Pakistan in the T20 format and will undoubtedly start as favorites. Pakistan, on the other hand, has started the tournament exceptionally and cannot be underestimated in these conditions, thanks to their excellent spin attack.

IND-W vs PAK-W Match Details

India-W vs Pakistan-W – 7th Match, Women's World Cup 2024

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Date & Time: 06th October 2024 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

IND-W vs PAK-W Venue Stats

IND-W vs PAK-W Pitch Report

The pitch is small, and the outfield is extremely fast. There isn't much for bowlers to work with, and both quick bowlers and spinners have struggled on this track.

IND-W vs PAK-W Weather Report

It is going to be a warm evening, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

IND-W vs PAK-W Last Five Matches

IND-W vs PAK-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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IND-W vs PAK-W Probable Playing XIs:

Pakistan-W Probable Playing XIs

Muneeba Ali (wk), Gull Feroza, Sidra Amin, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Omaima Sohail, Fatima Sana (c), Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Tasmia Rubab/ Syeda Aroob Shah, Sadia Iqbal

India-W Probable Playing XIs

Shefali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana/ Radha Yadav, Renuka Thakur Singh

Topmost Picks for IND-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – India-W

• Smriti Mandhana – She will captain the team and be important to the middle-order exploits with the bat. She has a lot of experience and averages 24 in WT20I cricket. She has hit four centuries in this format.
• Renuka Thakur Singh – She bowls with good pace and accuracy and recently took a couple of key wickets in India's Women's victory over Pakistan Women.

Top Picks – Pakistan-W

• Sadia Iqbal –  She is a full-time spinner who picked up 3 wickets in the previous match and will once again play an important role
• Tuba Hassan – Having an in-form wrist spinner is a crucial aspect of any WT20I team's campaign. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for IND-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Team:

Muneeba Ali, Smiti Mandhana, Shefali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Sidra Amin, Deepti Sharma(C), Pooja Vastrakar, Nida Dar, Fatima Sana, Omaima Sohail(VC), Renuka, Thakur Singh

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for IND-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Team:

Muneeba Ali, Smriti Mandhana(C), Richa Ghosh, Harmanpreet Kaur, Sidra Amin, Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Nida Dar, Fatima Sana(VC), Sadia Iqbal, Renuka, Thakur Singh

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Deepti Sharma, Smriti Mandhana

Vice-captain – Omaima Sohail, Fatima Sana

Wicketkeeper – Muneeba Ali

IND-W vs PAK-W Probable Winners:

In the Twenty20 Internationals, India Women lead Pakistan by a comfortable 12-3. In the last five meetings between these two teams, India has won four and lost one. So they clearly have an advantage over their arch-rivals in the format. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be full of confidence following their thrilling victory over Sri Lanka in the first game. Their spinners, in particular, are ideal for these conditions and could pose a challenge for India. Overall, however, India appears to be the more balanced side. Their batting is stronger, and their bowling unit is capable of handling this pitch. Thus, we believe Team India will win this contest. Considering the team combination, India-W is expected to win this match.

Indian women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur experienced an awkward yet humorous moment during the joint-captains’ press conference ahead of the Asia Cup 2024. When a reporter questioned her about the lack of media support for women’s cricket, Harmanpreet needed some assistance in understanding the query, but found the question both baffling and amusing.

Sri Lanka women’s team skipper Chamari Athapaththu also found the question laughable. The reporter referenced Team India’s recent tour of Bangladesh, expressing concerns about the poor media coverage of women’s cricket.

Harmanpreet’s amusing yet firm response

Reporter asked, “There have been concerns about the importance of women’s cricket, especially after the Bangladesh tour. Less journalists appeared at your press conferences. What’s your opinion on this?”

With a smile, Harmanpreet responded, “Well, that’s none of my business. You guys have to come and cover us.” Her witty reply highlighted the responsibility of the media in providing adequate coverage and support for women’s cricket, subtly pointing out the existing gaps in media attention.

“We always enjoy playing against Pakistan but each and every team is important. Whenever we go and play, we always want to play good cricket, and we will follow the same method,” Harmanpreet said in the pre-match press conference.

“This tournament is very important for all of us because we give equal respect to this tournament and want to improve at the Asian as well as at the world level. So our focus will remain the same as we prepare for the T20 World Cup or any other World Cup. Each and every game is important for us and we will try to give our best,” she added.

India’s campaign and championship ambitions

Harmanpreet’s Team India is set to open its Asia Cup 2024 campaign against Pakistan on Friday. As the defending champions, Harmanpreet is eager to lead her team to a strong start and ultimately clinch the title once again.

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Her focus remains on maintaining the high standards and competitive spirit that have defined the team’s recent performances, aiming for another successful tournament run.

INDW need 8 runs in 48 balls. They got a target of 109 runs. Fans are waiting for a positive result.

Match 3 of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup was a low-scoring thriller as Namibia beat Oman in the Super Over at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. David Wiese starred with his all-round heroics in the one-over eliminator as Namibia eventually prevailed. This marked the fourth tied clash in T20 WC history. Here is the list of Super Overs in the competition.

1. New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2012

The 2012 group-stage game between hosts Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Pallekele witnessed the first-ever Super Over in T20 WC history. Both teams scored 174 runs, leading to a thrilling tie. In the final two overs of regular play, New Zealand needed 20 runs to win. Ross Taylor and Jacob Oram put up a valiant effort, but Sri Lankan bowlers held their nerve, with Lasith Malinga delivering a brilliant penultimate over, conceding just 7 runs.

Sri Lanka batted first in the Super Over, scoring 13/1. Tim Southee bowled excellently, not conceding a single boundary. Mahela Jayawardene managed to hit a couple of crucial twos, but tight bowling from Southee restricted them. In response, New Zealand struggled against Malinga’s precision. Despite having the hard-hitting Brendon McCullum and Martin Guptill, the Kiwis could only manage 7/1, handing Sri Lanka the victory.

2. New Zealand vs West Indies, 2012

Days after their clash with Sri Lanka, New Zealand were involved in another tied encounter, this time against the West Indies in Pallekele. Chasing 140, New Zealand needed 20 runs off the final two overs. Ross Taylor and Doug Bracewell brought the equation down to 14 from the last over. Sunil Narine bowled the final over and despite a six from Bracewell, the match ended in a tie with the Kiwis at 139/7.

In the Super Over, New Zealand batted first and scored 17/0 as Ross Taylor smashed Marlon Samuels for a boundary and a six. Tim Southee was tasked with defending this total. Chris Gayle started the over with a towering six, putting pressure on the Kiwis. Samuels, batting alongside Gayle, hit another six off the third ball. West Indies managed to chase down the target in just five balls, securing a dramatic win.

3. Namibia vs Oman, 2024

The Namibia-Oman duel in 2024 was a low-scoring thriller, as both teams scored 109 runs each. In the last two overs of regular play, Namibia needed 16 runs to win with three wickets in hand. Aamer Jamal bowled the penultimate over, conceding just 5 runs and taking a crucial wicket. The final over, bowled by Bilal Khan, was a rollercoaster as Ruben Trumpelmann managed to tie the scores with a boundary off the last ball.

In the Super Over, Namibia batted first and scored 21/0, with David Wiese smashing a four and a six against Zeeshan Maqsood. Skipper Gerhard Erasmus also contributed with two boundaries. Oman, in response, struggled against Wiese’s tight bowling. He conceded just 10 runs and dismissed Naseem Khushi, securing a memorable victory for Namibia.

4. India vs Pakistan 2007

The first tied game in T20 WC history was played between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the inaugural edition in 2007. Both teams scored 141 in a low-scoring thriller in Durban. In the last two overs, Pakistan needed 17 runs with four wickets in hand. Sreesanth bowled the penultimate over, giving away 8 runs and taking a wicket. With 9 required off the final over, bowled by Joginder Sharma, Pakistan managed to tie the game, with Misbah-ul-Haq’s run-out on the last ball being the decisive moment.

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As Super Overs were not yet introduced, the match’s outcome was determined through a bowl-out. Each team selected five bowlers to hit the stumps in an epic showdown. India, led by MS Dhoni in his first international as captain, emerged victorious by hitting the stumps three times, while Pakistan missed all their attempts. This bowl-out is remembered as a historic moment in T20 WC history.

These instances highlight the intense drama and excitement that Super Overs bring to the T20 World Cup, making for unforgettable moments in cricket history.