Friday, May 15, 2009

Facts of ICC World Twenty20

The first ICC World Twenty20 took place in South Africa in September 2007. West Indies Chris Gayle scored the first century in the inaugural match against South Africa. India's Yuvraj Singh become the first player to hit 6 sixers in an over in T20 international. Australia's Brett Lee became the first player to take a hat-trick in T20 International. Some of the heart braker matches are the Bangladesh win over West Indies and Zimbabwe's defeat over Australia. The series lasted for 2 weeks and the highlight matches are the tie between India and Pakistan in the group stages and the most memorable final between the same rivals India and Pakistan, in which India clinched the series with a dramatic 5 run win over Pakistan. The next ICC World Twenty20 takes place in England kicking start in the next month beginning.

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