South Africa set historic T20 World Cup record

South Africa set a world record after defeating the West Indies in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.

South Africa beat West Indies by three wickets (DLS method) on Monday in a thrilling contest of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua.

Chasing a target of 124 runs, South Africa achieved victory in a tense finish, becoming the second team to qualify for the semi-final from Group 2 of Super 8 after England.

With this win, the Proteas have become the first team to won seven matches in a row.

These seven consecutive victories are the highest number of wins achieved by any team in a single T20 World Cup.

Most matches won in a men’s T20 World Cup:

7 – South Africa in 2024

6 – Sri Lanka in 2009

6 – Australia in 2010

6 – Australia in 2021