ENG vs OMAN: England records fastest run-chase in T20 World Cup history

England broke the record of Sri Lanka, who completed its chase in five overs against Netherlands in 2014 T20 World Cup.

Published : Jun 14, 2024 02:14 IST , CHENNAI - 1 MIN READ

Phil Salt of England hits a six during the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup match against Oman. | Photo Credit: Gareth Copley

Phil Salt of England hits a six during the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup match against Oman. | Photo Credit: Gareth Copley

England recorded fastest run chase in T20 World Cup history, completing the match against Oman in just 3.1 overs in Antigua on Thursday.

England broke the record of Sri Lanka, who completed its chase in five overs against Netherlands in 2014 T20 World Cup.

This is also England’s fastest ever chase in T20Is. Its previous best was 8.2 overs against West Indies in 2021 chasing 56 runs.

1) England - 3.1 overs vs Oman, Antigua, 2024

2) Sri Lanka - 5 overs vs Netherlands, Chattogram, 2014

3) New Zealand - 5.2 overs vs England, Chattogram, 2014

4) Australia - 5.4 overs vs Namibia, North Sound, 2024

5) West Indies - 5.5 overs vs England, Providence, 2010

England broke the record of Sri Lanka, who completed its chase in five overs against Netherlands in 2014 T20 World Cup.