Top 10 biggest wins for India in T20Is by wickets.
Nowadays, twenty20 (T20) has become the shortest and the most popular format of cricket.
In this format, in just 3 hours, the spectator gets to see what they are able to see in other longer formats of cricket.
It was officially brought into existence by Wales Cricket Board, England in the year 2003.
World's debut International Twenty20 match was organized in the year 2005.
The first Twenty20 International cricket match was organized in India in the year 2006.
And since then, India has played more than 150 Twenty20 Internationals matches so far.
Here is a list of the top 10 biggest wins for India in T20Is by wickets out of all the matches played by the Indian cricket team so far.
| Top biggest wins for India in T20Is by wickets. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Win by | Vs | Venue | Date |
| 01 | 10w | Zimbabwe | Harare | 20.06.2016 |
| 02 | 9w | Sri Lanka | ACA-VDCA | 14.02.2016 |
| 03 | 9w | U A E | Mirpur | 03.03,2016 |
| 04 | 9w | Australia | Ranchi | 07.10.2017 |
| 05 | 9w | Namibia | Dubai | 08.11.2021 |
| 06 | 9w | West Indies | Lauderhill | 12.08.2023 |
| 07 | 8w | Ireland | Nottingham | 10.06.2009 |
| 08 | 8w | Australia | M C G | 03.02.2013 |
| 09 | 8w | Pakistan | Colombo | 30.09.2012 |
| 10 | 8w | Bangladesh | Mirpur | 28.03.2014 |
| 11 | 8w | England | Manchester | 03.07.2018 |
| 12 | 8w | Bangladesh | Rajkot | 07.11.2019 |
| 13 | 8w | Scotland | Dubai | 05.11.2021 |
01. India's 10-wickets win over Zimbabwe:
The biggest win for India in T20Is by the margin of wickets was against Zimbabwe on 20 June 2016 at Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe during the Zimbabwe tour.
After winning the toss on this match, Zimbabwe had batted first, scored a total of 99 runs in 20 overs for the loss of 9 wickets.
In reply, India had scored 103 runs without any loss of wickets in 13.1 overs and won by 10-wickets over Zimbabwe.
| Zimbabwe | India | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 99 | 103 |
| Over | 20 | 13.1 |
| Wicket | 09 | 00 |
| Toss | Won | Loss |
| Venue | Harare | |
| Date | 20.06.2016 | |
| Win margin | By 10 wickets | |
02. India's win over Sri Lanka by 9-wickets:
The next biggest win for India in T20Is by the margin of wickets was against Sri Lanka on 14 February 2016 at Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy International Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, India during the Sri Lanka's tour of India.
After winning the toss on this match, India elected to bowl and invited Sri Lanka to bat first, in which they scored a total of 82 runs in 18 overs after losing all the wickets.
In response, India had scored 84 runs in 13.5 overs for the loss of 1 wicket and won by 9-wickets over Sri Lanka.
| Sri Lanka | India | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82 | 84 |
| Over | 18 | 13.5 |
| Wicket | 10 | 01 |
| Toss | Loss | Won |
| Venue | VDCA Stadium | |
| Date | 14.02.2016 | |
| Win margin | By 09 wickets | |
03. 9-wickets win over the United Arab Emirates for India:
The one more biggest win for India in T20Is by the margin of wickets was against the United Arab Emirates on 03 March 2016 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the Asia Cup.
After winning the toss on this match, UAE had batted first and scored a total of 81 runs in 20 overs for the loss of 9 wickets.
In reply, India scored 82 runs in just 10.1 overs for the loss of 1 wicket and clinched the match by 9-wickets from the UAE.
| United Arab Emirates | India | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81 | 82 |
| Over | 20 | 10.1 |
| Wicket | 09 | 01 |
| Toss | Won | Loss |
| Venue | Dhaka | |
| Date | 03.03,2016 | |
| Win margin | By 09 wickets | |
04. India's win over Australia by 9-wickets:
Another biggest win for India in T20Is by the margin of wickets was against Australia on 07 October 2017 at Jharkhand States Cricket Association International Cricket Stadium, Ranchi, India during Australia's tour of India.
After winning the toss on this match, India elected to bowl and invited Australia to bat first, in which they had scored a total of 118 runs in 18.4 overs after the loss of 8 wickets.
In response, India had scored just 49 runs in 5.3 overs for the loss of 1 wicket and won the match by 9-wickets over Australia as per the DLS method due to bad weather.
| Australia | India | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 118 | 49 |
| Over | 18.4 | 5.3 |
| Wicket | 08 | 01 |
| Toss | Loss | Won |
| Venue | Ranchi | |
| Date | 07.10.2017 | |
| Win margin | By 09 wickets | |
05. 9-wickets win over Namibia for India:
The next biggest win for India in T20Is by the margin of wickets was against Namibia on 08 November 2021 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE during the Super 12 Group 2, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021.
After winning the toss on this match, India chooses to bowl and invited Namibia to bat first, in which they scored a total of 132 runs in 20 overs for the loss of 08 wickets.
In response, India had scored 136 runs in just 15.2 overs for the loss of 1 wicket and won the match by 9-wickets from Namibia.
| Namibia | India | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 132 | 136 |
| Over | 20 | 15.2 |
| Wicket | 08 | 01 |
| Toss | Loss | Won |
| Venue | Dubai | |
| Date | 08.11.2021 | |
| Win margin | By 09 wickets | |
06. India's win over West Indies by 9 wickets:
One of India's most significant victories occurred during their tour of the West Indies, where they triumphed by a margin of 9 wickets in the 4th T20 match on August 12, 2023. The match took place at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, the West Indies set a moderate target of 178 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. India, in response, displayed exceptional batting prowess, effortlessly reaching the required target of 179 runs after losing just one wicket in a mere 17 overs, with an impressive average of 10.52.
The match showcased India's exceptional skills and strategic gameplay, highlighting their ability to chase down a target with remarkable ease. It was a testament to the team's talent and determination, as they outperformed their opponents in every aspect of the game.
This victory not only added to India's growing list of achievements but also solidified its reputation as a force to be reckoned with in international cricket. It served as a reminder of their unwavering commitment to excellence and their relentless pursuit of success.
| West Indies | India | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 178 | 179 |
| Over | 20 | 17 |
| Wicket | 08 | 01 |
| Toss | Won | Loss |
| Venue | Lauderhill | |
| Date | 12.08.2023 | |
| Win margin | By 09 wickets | |
07. 8-wickets win over Ireland for India:
The one more biggest win for India in T20Is by the margin of wickets was against Ireland on 10 June 2009 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England in the Group A, of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2009.
After winning the toss on this match, India decided to bowl first and give the opportunity to Ireland to bat first, in which they scored a total of 112 runs in 18 overs for the loss of 08 wickets.
In response, India had scored 113 runs in 15.3 overs for the loss of 2 wickets and won the match against Ireland by 8-wickets.
| Ireland | India | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 112 | 113 |
| Over | 18 | 15.3 |
| Wicket | 08 | 02 |
| Toss | Loss | Won |
| Venue | Nottingham | |
| Date | 10.06.2009 | |
| Win margin | By 08 wickets | |
08. India's win over Australia by 8-wickets:
The next biggest win for India in T20Is by the margin of wickets was against Australia on 03 February 2012 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia during India's tour of Australia.
After winning the toss on this match, Australia had chosen to bat first and scored a total of 131 runs in 19.4 overs for the loss of all wickets.
In response, India scored 135 runs in just 19.4 overs for the loss of 2 wickets and clinched the match against Australia by 8-wickets.
| Australia | India | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 131 | 135 |
| Over | 19.4 | 19.4 |
| Wicket | 10 | 02 |
| Toss | Loss | Won |
| Venue | Melbourne | |
| Date | 03.02.2012 | |
| Win margin | By 08 wickets | |
09. 8-wickets win over Pakistan for India:
The next biggest win for India in T20Is by the margin of wickets was against Pakistan on 30 September 2012 at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka in the Super Eights, of ICC T20 World Cup 2012.
After winning the toss on this match, Pakistan had chosen to bat first and scored a total of 128 runs in 19.4 overs for the loss of all wickets.
India on its inning had scored 129 runs in just 17 overs for the loss of 02 wickets and clinched the match against Pakistan by 08-wickets.
| Pakistan | India | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 128 | 129 |
| Over | 19.4 | 17 |
| Wicket | 10 | 02 |
| Toss | Loss | Won |
| Venue | Colombo | |
| Date | 30.09.2012 | |
| Win margin | By 08 wickets | |
10. India's 8-wickets win over Bangladesh:
The next biggest win for India in T20Is by the margin of wickets was against Bangladesh on 28 March 2014 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh in the Group 2, of ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2014.
After winning the toss on this match, India chooses to bowl first and invited Bangladesh to bat first, in which they had scored a total of 138 runs in 20 overs after the loss of 07 wickets.
In reply, India had scored 141 runs in just 18.3 overs for the loss of 2 wickets and won the match against Bangladesh by 9-wickets.
| Bangladesh | India | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 138 | 139 |
| Over | 20 | 18.3 |
| Wicket | 07 | 02 |
| Toss | Loss | Won |
| Venue | Mirpur | |
| Date | 28.03.2014 | |
| Win margin | By 08 wickets | |
11. 8-wickets win over England for India:
Another biggest win for India in T20Is in the margin of wickets was against England on 03 July 2018 at Old Trafford cricket ground, Manchester, England during India's tour of England.
After winning the toss on this match, India chooses to bowl first and invited England for the batting first, in which they had scored a total of 159 runs in 20 overs for the loss of 08 wickets.
In response, India had scored 163 runs in just 18.2 overs for the loss of 2 wickets and won the match against England by 08-wickets.
| England | India | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 159 | 163 |
| Over | 20 | 18.2 |
| Wicket | 08 | 02 |
| Toss | Loss | Won |
| Venue | Manchester | |
| Date | 03.07.2018 | |
| Win margin | By 08 wickets | |
12. India's win over Bangladesh by 8-wickets:
The next biggest win for India in T20Is by the margin of wickets was against Bangladesh on 07 November 2019 at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot, India during Bangladesh's tour of India.
In this match after winning the toss, India decided to bowl first and invited Bangladesh to bat, in which they had scored a total of 153 runs in 20 overs for the loss of 06 wickets.
India on its inning had scored 154 runs in just 15.4 overs for the loss of 2 wickets and won the match against Bangladesh by 08-wickets.
| Bangladesh | India | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 153 | 154 |
| Over | 20 | 15.4 |
| Wicket | 06 | 02 |
| Toss | Loss | Won |
| Venue | Rajkot | |
| Date | 07.11.2019 | |
| Win margin | By 08 wickets | |
13. 8-wickets win over Scotland for India:
The next biggest win for India in T20Is by the margin of wickets was against Scotland on 05 November at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE in the Super 12 Group 2, of ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2021.
At this match, India won the toss and decided to bowl and invited Scotland to bat first, in which they were all out after scoring just 85 runs in 17.4 overs.
In response, India scored 89 runs in just 6.3 overs for the loss of 2 wickets and won the match against Scotland by 08-wickets.
| Scotland | India | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85 | 89 |
| Over | 17.4 | 6.3 |
| Wicket | 10 | 02 |
| Toss | Loss | Won |
| Venue | Dubai | |
| Date | 05.11.2021 | |
| Win margin | By 08 wickets | |
Note: ~
Kindly consider this way, India has so far registered various significant and big wins in terms of wickets in Twenty20 International but only those wins with a margin of 8 wickets or above have been described here considering them as big wins.
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