Twenty20 International
Shortest international format, first played in February 2005
Overview
Australia and New Zealand played the first T20 International at Auckland in February 2005, wearing retro kits in a festival mood. The first T20 World Cup followed in 2007, won by India over Pakistan in a finish decided by a scoop shot. The format now anchors the global franchise economy.
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