T20I

Twenty20 International (T20I) is the international form of Twenty20 cricket, played between two national teams that hold T20I status from the International Cricket Council (ICC). In a T20I match, each side bats for a maximum of 20 overs, and matches typically take around three hours to complete. The format emphasizes aggressive batting, economical bowling, and brisk fielding, with fielding restrictions known as powerplays applied in the early overs to limit the number of fielders outside the inner circle.

A match is decided by the team with more runs after both innings; if scores are level, a tie is resolved by a Super Over (and in some cases other tie-breaks as per playing conditions).

Governing body and history: T20Is are governed by the ICC. The format was introduced in 2005, with the first Twenty20 International contested between Australia and New Zealand. The ICC Men's T20 World Cup began in 2007, and the format has since become a staple of international cricket, alongside One Day Internationals and Test cricket. The popularity of T20 has also supported numerous domestic leagues around the world, such as the Indian Premier League and the Big Bash League, though those are not international matches.

Women’s T20I: The ICC recognises women’s T20I status for matches between member nations, and women’s T20 World Cup tournaments have been held since 2009.

Records and rankings: The ICC maintains official rankings for teams and players in the T20I format, including team rankings, batsmen and bowlers. T20Is are recognized as a fast-paced, entertaining format designed to reach new audiences while preserving competitive international cricket.