10 Longest Winning Streaks in T20I History
Unbeaten and Undefeated
The T20 format's immense popularity has propelled it past ODIs and Tests in current prominence, leading to T20Is being played throughout the year. It has allowed teams to set new winning streak records, most surprisingly with Afghanistan currently holding the top spot, demonstrating their dominance even over traditional powerhouses like India and Pakistan.
West Indies (2024)
A team that has struggled over the past few years, the West Indies achieved a remarkable turn of form in 2024 by securing a winning streak of eight consecutive T20Is, signalling their resurgence in the format. This dominant run of victories included a home series win over South Africa, in the lead-up to the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Pakistan (2018)
Under the captaincy of Sarfaraz Ahmed and the batting leadership of Babar Azam, Pakistan embarked on an impressive eight-match winning streak in T20Is in 2018. This dominant run saw them defeat New Zealand and the West Indies in back-to-back series, while also temporarily putting them as the top-ranked T20I team in the world.
Ireland (2012)
Ireland achieved a significant milestone in 2012 by registering a remarkable eight-match winning streak in T20Is, a run that showcased their growing competitiveness on the global stage. This powerful streak, which notably included a successful ICC World T20 Qualifiers campaign, established them as a rising force in the shortest format.
England (2010-11)
England achieved a significant eight-match winning streak in T20Is between 2010 and 2011. This powerful period of form for the Three Lions, notably included their triumphant campaign in the 2010 ICC World T20 in the Caribbean, where they secured their first-ever major ICC global trophy, utilizing an aggressive style of play.
Australia (2024-25)
Australia's nine-match winning streak over the past year, their longest in T20I history, was achieved through a 3-0 clean sweep over Pakistan, followed by a dominant 5-0 away whitewash of the West Indies. The streak was dramatically broken by South Africa in Darwin, when Dewald Brevis propelled the Proteas to a 53-run win.
New Zealand (2022)
New Zealand registered an impressive nine-match winning streak in T20 Internationals during 2022, a run that included victories over Ireland, Scotland, Netherlands and the West Indies in bilateral series. It momentarily establishing them as one of the most in-form teams in the format, heading into the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Pakistan (2018)
Pakistan embarked on an impressive nine-match winning streak in T20Is, their second streak in a year in 2018. This dominant run saw them defeat strong opponents like Australia and New Zealand in tri-series and bilateral contests, as they demonstrated outstanding batting and bowling depth, and clinical performances.
Afghanistan (2016-17)
Afghanistan achieved a spectacular streak of 11 consecutive victories in T20Is between 2016 and 2017, setting a high bar for associate nations. This run was built primarily on the brilliance of their spin attack, led by Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, and included series wins against Zimbabwe and Oman, showcasing their rapid ascent.
India (2021-22)
India embarked on a formidable 12-match T20I winning streak between November 2021 and February 2022, a record for a full-member nation at the time. This dominant run began with three straight victories in the 2021 T20 World Cup, followed by clean sweeps over New Zealand, the West Indies, and Sri Lanka in successive home series.
Afghanistan (2018-19)
Level with India on top, Afghanistan secured 12 consecutive victories between 2018 and 2019, surpassing their previous record of an 11-match winning streak. This dominant period included a successful campaign in the ICC World T20 Qualifiers, and series wins against Zimbabwe, firmly showcasing their elite status in the shortest format.
