SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 41

SSC MTS - 04/11/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • General Awareness • Q41

Australia won the Men’s T20 World Cup Cricket in 2021 defeating New Zealand by ______.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is  option 2  i.e. 8 wickets.

Australia won the Men’s T20 World Cup Cricket in 2021 by defeating New Zealand by 8 wickets. The final was held on November 14, 2021, in Dubai. New Zealand batted first and scored 172/4 in their 20 overs, thanks to a brilliant 85 off 48 balls by captain Kane Williamson. In response, Australia chased down the target with ease, finishing at 173/2 in 18.5 overs. Mitchell Marsh played a match-winning knock of 77* off 50 balls, supported by David Warner's 53. This victory marked Australia’s first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title, completing their collection of all major ICC trophies.