In the intense T20 World Cup matches, teams often ramp up their scoring in the final four overs to set imposing totals or chase down targets.
Here, we highlight the top 10 instances of teams scoring the most runs in this crucial phase. These showcases of power-hitting demonstrate the thrilling nature of T20 cricket.
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Analyzing these instances provides valuable insights into strategies employed by teams in high-pressure situations. From aggressive batting to calculated risk-taking, these moments encapsulate the essence of T20 cricket’s excitement and unpredictability.
Explore how teams have unleashed their attacking prowess to dominate the final overs in the T20 World Cup.
Top 10: Most Runs In T20 World Cup Last Four Overs
| Team | Runs In the Last 4 Overs | Opposition | Venue | Year |
| West Indies | 71 | Pakistan | Mirpur | 2014 |
| South Africa | 71 | Afghanistan | Wankhede | 2016 |
| India | 70 | England | Durban | 2007 |
| South Africa | 68 | England | Chattogram | 2014 |
| New Zealand | 67 | Namibia | Sharjah | 2021 |
| Sri Lanka | 66 | Kenya | Johannesburg | 2007 |
| England | 65 | Afghanistan | Colombo | 2012 |
| India | 65 | Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi | 2021 |
| Pakistan | 65 | Scotland | Sharjah | 2021 |
| South Africa | 65 | Scotland | The Oval | 2009 |
Key Insights:
71: West Indies and South Africa share the record for most runs scored in the last 4 overs of a T20 World Cup innings. West Indies achieved this feat by scoring 71 runs against Pakistan in 2014, a record later matched by South Africa in 2016 against Afghanistan.
1: India made history in 2007 by becoming the first team to accumulate 70 runs in the death overs of a T20 World Cup innings. Notably, Yuvraj Singh contributed 58 runs out of the total, setting the record for the most runs scored by a batter in the final 4 overs of an innings. Yuvraj’s remarkable innings also featured the fastest fifty in T20 World Cup history, achieved in just 12 balls, including 6 sixes in an over.
120: In a memorable match during the 2010 edition, Australia and Pakistan collectively scored 120 runs in the last 4 overs. Pakistan scored 59 runs in their innings, while Australia amassed 61 runs while chasing the target in the semi-final.
2+: Two more instances stand out where both teams scored 50 or more runs in the death overs. In 2014, South Africa (68) and England (51) combined for a total of 119 runs. Similarly, in 2021, Pakistan (54) and Australia (50) aggregated 104 runs in the final 4 overs of their match.
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