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T20

T twenty
noun★Intermediate
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

Synonyms

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

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