T20I’s remain the smallest yet the most captivating form of the game, as teams battle it out to attain supremacy within a short span. While there was no World T20 this year, there turned out to be an array of entertaining T20I games.
While some of the games remained considerably one-sided and dominated by a single team, a few games stood out for the proximity of the two sides involved.
2017 was a host to some absolute nail-biters, as fans were fortunate to witness some heart – wrenching games. Be it the three-match series between India and England or the memorable three-match affair between Pakistan and World XI in Pakistan, T20I’s as a format was a host to some warm memories.
With the agenda focusing mainly on the latest format of the game, below, we have a look at the five of the closest T20I’s played this year, sorted according to the narrowest margin of victory in terms of runs.