From Brathwaite’s 4 sixes to Kohli’s 82…the most heart-wrenching finishes of the T20 World Cup.

Most Thrilling T20 Finishes: The history of the ICC T20 World Cup has been full of exciting finishes, where the game has been seen turning in the last overs. There have been some matches which stopped the heartbeats of cricket lovers and made the players immortal.

1. Carlos Brathwaite – Final 2016

In the 2016 final, West Indies cricket team needed 19 runs in the last over. In front was Ben Stokes. Carlos Brathwaite turned the match by hitting four consecutive sixes. The commentary line “Remember the name!” ‘Naam Yaad Rakhna’ still resonates in the ears of fans. This is one of the most explosive finishes in T20 history.

2. Virat Kohli – 82* vs Pakistan, 2022

In Melbourne, India needed 28 runs from the last 8 balls. Virat Kohli on the ball of Haris Rauf ‘Virat Kohli’ Two consecutive sixes changed the direction of the match. This innings of 82* runs was not just a score but an example of patience and class under pressure. This match which lasted till the last ball gave another historic moment to the T20 World Cup.

3. Yuvraj Singh’s feat – 2007 semi-final

In 2007, in the semi-final against Australia, Yuvraj won the match for India by scoring 70 runs in 30 balls. His aggressive batting in the last overs made the match exciting and got India the ticket to the final.

4. Misbah-ul-Haq – 2007 final drama

In the final of the first T20 World Cup, Pakistan needed 13 runs in the last over to win. Misbah hit a six, but got out while trying to play the scoop on the very next ball. The ball went into the hands of Sreesanth and India became champion. This finish is still counted among the most dramatic moments.

Highlights of T20 World Cup

The T20 World Cup has proved time and again that anything can happen till the last ball. Be it Brathwaite’s four sixes or Kohli’s classic 82*, these moments have made the tournament not just cricket but also a Mahakumbh of emotions. This uncertainty and thrill make it the most exciting cricket format in the world.

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