10 Matches with the Most Extras of an Inning in T20Is
T20 International cricket is renowned for its fast-paced nature and high-scoring potential. It’s a game where every run counts, and yet, in the chaos of fast bowling, aggressive batting, and attempts to stem runs, extras can significantly inflate the scores.
Extras in cricket are defined as runs that are not credited to the batsman and include:
- Byes (b): Runs scored when the batsman does not connect the legal delivery with the bat or with the body.
- Leg Byes (lb): Runs scored after the legal delivery strikes the batsman’s body (excluding the gloves region), and runs are taken.
- Wides (w): Extra runs awarded to the batting team for deliveries, that are deemed too wide for the batsman to play a normal shot.
- No Balls (nb): Runs awarded for violations by the bowling team such as overstepping, etc cases.
Given the format’s unique characteristics, let us discuss the top ten T20I matches that featured the highest number of extras in a single innings, showcasing the impact of these additional runs on the game.
Top Matches with Most Extras of an Inning in T20I Cricket
Here’s a breakdown of the matches where teams have gifted the highest number of extras:
| Match Date | Match | Extras (b, lb, w, nb) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2008 | West Indies v South Africa | 29 (15, 9, 5, -) | Johannesburg, SA |
| 11 Sep 2007 | South Africa v West Indies | 28 (-, 4, 23, 1) | Johannesburg, SA |
| 27 Nov 2020 | West Indies v New Zealand | 26 (-, 6, 16, 4) | Auckland, NZ |
| 18 Mar 2016 | England v South Africa | 26 (-, 6, 20, -) | Wankhede, India |
| 31 Mar 2013 | Sri Lanka v Bangladesh | 26 (-, 7, 19, -) | Pallekele, Sri Lanka |
| 17 Jul 2015 | India v Zimbabwe | 25 (8, 3, 13, 1) | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| 12 Mar 2016 | Afghanistan v Zimbabwe | 25 (4, 4, 17, -) | Nagpur, India |
| 20 Oct 2007 | India v Australia | 24 (-, 12, 9, 3) | Brabourne, England |
| 20 Sep 2007 | South Africa v India | 24 (-, 9, 15, -) | Durban, SA |
| 12 Dec 2009 | Sri Lanka v India | 24 (-, 7, 17, -) | Mohali, India |
An overview
The role of extras in T20Is cannot be overstated. They can often tilt the balance of a match, turning a close contest into a one-sided affair. Teams that can control their extras usually place themselves in the best position to secure victory. The above matches illustrate how bowlers must maintain discipline, as generous extra runs can empower opponents in this dynamic and high-scoring format.
