T20

T twenty
a cricket match format with 20 overs per side

The T20 match was thrilling and ended in a tie.

A T20 match is a short, fast-paced cricket game where each team gets 20 overs to bat.


Sports

a cricket match format where each team has 20 overs (120 balls) to bat

The T20 World Cup attracts millions of viewers worldwide.

The T20 World Cup is a major international cricket tournament featuring the 20-over format.

T20 is short for 'Twenty20', a popular shortened form of cricket that emphasizes fast-paced, entertaining matches.

Collocations

T20 matcha cricket game in the 20-over formatT20 World Cupthe international championship for T20 cricket

Related Phrases

T20 World Cupphrase
the international championship for T20 cricket

Pro Tip

Usage in Sports

T20 is primarily used in the context of cricket, especially in discussions about matches, tournaments, and player performances.

Gold Rule

Abbreviation Clarity

Always clarify that T20 refers to the 20-over cricket format, especially when discussing it with non-cricket fans.

Word Origin

Derived from 'Twenty20', referring to the 20-over cricket format introduced in 2003.

Usage Notes

T20 is widely used in sports commentary, news, and casual conversation about cricket. It is not used in formal or technical contexts outside of cricket.

Word Breakdown

T
short for 'Twenty'
prefix
+
20
indicates 20 overs per side
suffix
English Dictionary