Twenty20 (T20) is a shortened game format of cricket introduced by the England and Wales Cricket Board in 2003. In a T20 game, each team has a single innings, which is restricted to a maximum of twenty overs. The game is designed to be fast-paced and is completed in about two and a half hours, making it attractive to spectators and viewers. T20 matches are recognized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as being at the highest international or domestic level. The ICC has declared T20 as the optimal format for globalizing the game and has given international status to all T20 cricket matches played between its member nations. T20 International (T20I) matches are played between international members of the ICC, where each team faces a maximum of twenty overs. These matches hold top-class status and are the highest T20 standard
. T20 cricket has specific rules designed to speed up the passage of play, such as the "Free Hit" to penalize a bowler for delivering a no-ball, bowling restrictions, fielding restrictions, and bowl-outs in case of a tie. These rules aim to give T20 a fresh and more exciting edge
. T20 cricket has gained popularity for its fast-paced and action-packed nature, attracting a new audience to the sport and bringing large crowds to watch cricket. While some traditionalists may not favor it, T20 has had a positive impact on the game overall
