Why does the T20 format always get cricket fans so excited and keep them staying up all night? A T20 match only has 2 innings, and the game is completed in about 3 hours, unlike test matches, which can take up to 5 days to see a result.
Here’s a simple guide to the T20 format and rules, along with the 2025 T20 schedule for the India national team and where to place your bets.
What is Twenty20 cricket？
T20, also known as Twenty20, refers to each team playing only 20 overs. Each match takes about 3.5 hours. This format is very popular nowadays because of its quick results.
Lots of famous cricket tournaments around the world use the T20 format, like the IPL, T20 World Cup, and Bilateral T20I Series, etc.
After the 2002 Benson & Hedges Cup, the ECB wanted to introduce a cricket format with a shorter duration, the one that could produce a result in a single day, in order to attract more fans
At that time, ECB’s marketing manager, Stuart Robertson, suggested implementing a limit of 20 overs per team, and this proposal was adopted the following year.
T20 Format & Rules explanation
In T20, two teams compete against each other, with each team consisting of 11 players (including batsmen, bowlers, and fielders). The match has 2 innings, with each team playing 20 overs. Each over consists of 6 legal balls. If all 10 batsmen are out, the teams will switch between batting and fielding.
The T20 format only allows for one 10-minute break between innings. Each team must complete their 20 overs within 85 minutes, and exceeding this time will result in additional penalties.
Super Over will be played once the game ends in a tie. Each team will face one over (6 balls), and the team with the higher score will be declared the winner.”
2025 India National Team T20 Schedule.
Ireland Women Tour of India
January 10 to January 15
England tour of India
January 22 to February 2
Women’s Premier League
February 7 to March 2
Indian Premier League
March 21 to May 25
India Tour of Bangladesh
August 5 to August 11
India Tour of Australia
October 1 to October 13
South Africa tour of India
November 1 to November 13
ICC T20 World Cup
The 10th ICC T20 World Cup is scheduled to take place from February 16 to March 14. The host countries are India and Sri Lanka.
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Difference between T20、Test matches, and ODI Cricket
T20, Test matches, and ODIs are the three main formats of cricket, each with distinct differences in match length, number of overs, and strategy.
| Format | T20 (Twenty20) | Test Match | ODI (One Day International) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Duration | Around 3 hours | Up to 5 days | One full day (8-9 hours) |
| Overs per Innings | 20 overs per team | No over limit (2 innings per team) | 50 overs per team |
| Ball Used | White ball ⚪ | Red ball 🔴 | White ball ⚪ |
| Game Style | Ultra-aggressive | Patience & endurance | Balanced |
| Bowling Strategy | Yorkers, slower balls, variations | Swing, seam, and spin mastery | Controlled attack & containment |
| Result Time | Patience & endurance | The long battle of skill and patience | Patience & endurance |
