The first-ever Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket match was played on February 17, 2005, between Australia and New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. This match marked the beginning of a new era in international cricket, introducing the fast-paced, shortened format that has since become incredibly popular worldwide.
Key highlights of the first T20I:
- Australia won the match by 44 runs.
- Australia's total: 214/5 in 20 overs.
- New Zealand's total: 170/9 in 20 overs.
- Ricky Ponting was the star performer, scoring an unbeaten 98 runs from 55 balls.
- Both teams wore retro kits to evoke a fun and casual atmosphere, given that this was the first match of this new format.
- The match was notable for its experimental and entertaining elements, such as bowlers wearing microphones, aiming to engage fans more directly.
This match paved the way for the rise of T20 cricket globally, leading to the establishment of the T20 World Cup (first held in 2007), and various domestic T20 leagues like the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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