SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 40

SSC CGL - 26 Jul 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q40

Who was the winner of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup– 2021?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Australia.

Australia won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2021, securing their first-ever T20 World Cup title. The tournament was held in the United Arab Emirates and Oman from October 17 to November 14, 2021. The final, played at the Dubai International Stadium on November 14, saw Australia take on New Zealand.

In a tightly contested final, Australia emerged victorious by 8 wickets. New Zealand, led by Kane Williamson, had set a target of 173 runs after scoring 172/4 in their 20 overs. Australia, guided by a strong performance from their batting line-up, successfully chased down the target with 7 balls to spare.