Top 5 wins in terms of balls in T20I cricket: Yesterday we saw a match between India and UAE in the ongoing Asia Cup. It shows how brutal the game of cricket can be. In this match, India chased down the target within the powerplay itself.
T20 cricket is often considered a format where batsmen have to be aggressive right from the start and bowlers are under constant pressure. Still, there have been instances where some teams have dominated their opponent so much that the run chase seemed like a formality. Here are some of the most notable examples.
Biggest Wins in T20 International Cricket (Top 5) by Balls Remaining
In T20 cricket, the margin of victory or defeat is often very narrow, but in some matches, teams have showcased their ability in a way that completely dismantled the opposing side. Here is a look at the five matches where teams have won with the most balls to spare.
1. England vs. Oman, 2024 – England’s 101-Ball Blitz
This was a group-stage match of the T20 World Cup 2024, where England completely overpowered Oman. The Omani team was bowled out for just 47 runs, and England chased down the small target in just 3.1 overs, with 101 balls remaining. This is the biggest win in T20 international cricket history in terms of balls remaining.
Date: June 13, 2024
Venue: North Sound, Antigua
Result: England won by 8 wickets with 101 balls remaining
2. India vs. UAE, 2025 – India’s Dominance in the Asia Cup
This recent Asia Cup match left cricket fans in awe. The UAE team was bowled out for 57 runs, and the Indian batsmen chased down the target of 60 runs in just 4.3 overs, within the powerplay. With this victory, India secured a remarkable win with 93 balls remaining, placing it second on this list.
Date: September 9, 2025
Venue: Dubai
Result: India won by 9 wickets with 93 balls remaining
3. Sri Lanka vs. Netherlands, 2014 – A World Cup Thumping
In the 2014 T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka achieved a massive victory over the Netherlands. The Netherlands’ team was bowled out for just 39 runs, and Sri Lanka chased the target of 40 runs in just 5 overs, with 90 balls to spare. This is one of the most one-sided victories in T20 World Cup history.
Date: March 24, 2014
Venue: Chattogram
Result: Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets with 90 balls remaining
4. Zimbabwe vs. Mozambique, 2024 – A Record in African Cricket
A similar one-sided match was recorded in African cricket. Zimbabwe bowled out Mozambique for just 58 runs and chased the target in just 5 overs without losing any wicket. With this win, Zimbabwe recorded a 10-wicket victory with 90 balls remaining.
Date: June 29, 2024
Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
Result: Zimbabwe won by 10 wickets with 90 balls remaining
5. India vs. Scotland, 2021 – India’s Dominance in Dubai
In the T20 World Cup 2021, India secured a big win over Scotland. The Scottish team was all out for 85 runs, and the aggressive Indian batsmen chased the target of 89 runs in just 6.3 overs. With 81 balls remaining in this match, it ranks fifth on this list.
Date: November 5, 2021
Venue: Dubai
Result: India won by 8 wickets with 81 balls remaining
Also Read: Top 5 most thrilling India vs Pakistan matches in Asia Cup history
