Ranking the top 10 T20I jerseys of all time

Over the years, cricket has undergone several modifications and this process of development will never stop. There used to be just Test cricket, in which two teams played each other for five days to determine the winner. To increase the intensity of the game, the limited-overs format was introduced, although the original version of the game was still depicted.

With the introduction of ODIs, numerous facets of the game were altered, including the format, rules, and even the colour of the ball. Additionally, coloured jerseys were customarily worn to add flair to the game. Teams used to wear white uniforms in the past, and neither side’s clothing was very different from the other. But since the 1992 World Cup, coloured apparel has been standard in one-day international cricket.

The same changes were then added to the shortest format of the international cricket – T20Is. With changes in sponsors and tournaments, teams have been unveiling and using different jerseys, sometimes changing the base colours of their jerseys as well. Some have impressed the fans while some have not.

Here, we will rank the top 10 jerseys in the T20 international cricket format:

10. Sri Lanka 2014

Sri Lanka 2014 T20I jersey (Photo Source: Twitter)

Sri Lanka donned a blue jersey and one which proved to be successful, literally and figuratively was the one being worn by them in the 2014 T20I World Cup. The navy shade of blue with under shades of the collar in yellow was a brilliant mix of dark and light colours.

Sri Lanka went on to win their maiden T20I World Cup in 2014 with the jersey, marking the end of probably the golden era of Sri Lankan cricket.

9. New Zealand 2022

New Zealand 2022(Photo Source: Twitter)

When it comes to New Zealand’s cricket gear, they rarely make mistakes. Choosing a shade of ash from the late 1990s instead of the beige of the 1980s, the side went retro and abandoned their all-black ensemble. It has a completely new look that blends heritage grey with the black of the Kiwis. In the 1990s, grey was a hue that was frequently seen on New Zealand jerseys.

The top of the shirt is grey, and the bottom is covered in black. Three white lines are sewn into the chest of the black trousers. In addition, the shirt references the nation by using the Southern Cross as a major symbol instead of the well-known fern.

8. India 2007

India 2007 T20I jersey (Photo Source: Twitter)

The most iconic Indian T20I jersey of all time, one where India played the T20I World Cup for the first time and even went on to lift the trophy. The light blue or sky blue jersey, had a trail of tricolour representing the flag on the right side of the body.

It also had details like jersey number, player name and the country one represented, written in yellow, contrasting with the cool jersey colour. As India went on to win the T20 World Cup, it can also be regarded as the lucky jersey for the Indian side.

7. England 2022

England 2022 T20I jersey (Photo Source: Twitter)

England did not experiment much with their T20I jersey and went ahead with the jersey they usually use in the T20 internationals. The red shirt, featuring three unusually jovial lions, looked reasonably cool alongside the blue trousers, which provided a nice contrast.

England have been one team that has been chopping and changing their jerseys, not sticking to any one favourite colour but this mix of red and blue has certainly been a treat to the eyes.

6. Ireland 2022

Ireland 2022 T20I jersey (Photo Source: Twitter)

Ireland have been mostly underrated and their game has made them punch highly above their weight whenever they have got their chances. The same can be said about their jersey in the 2022 edition of the T20I World Cup.

The jersey has a dark blue shade of collar alongside an eye-catching transitional pattern from green to blue on the torso. A contrasting shade from bright green to navy blue, this experiment of the Irish side was surely one of their best in jerseys.

5. Australia 2007

Australia 2007 T20I jersey (Photo Source: Twitter)

From times when Australia used to dominate cricket like it’s a game being played in their backyard, the darker shade of yellow with the arms and sides painted in grey. They also had stars on their front, similar to the ones they have on their national flag.

More than the looks of it, this jersey signifies nostalgia for Australians as well as other kids across the globe. The nostalgia of the dominance for the Australians while the nostalgia of a rare few incidents.

4. India 2022

India 2022 T20I jersey (Photo Source: Twitter)

India’s kit in the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia has to be one of the best jerseys India have donned in this format of the game. Much like India’s training gear, the jersey took on a lighter shade of blue with darker sleeves. There is also a tinge of dark blue spilling onto the torso area from the left.

The Men in Blue took a trip down memory lane by opting for two shades of blue with a dominating sky blue colour. Using bright orange for the buttons, collar, and the word “INDIA” itself, the jersey is known as “One Blue.”

3. Australia 2022

Australia 2022 T20I jersey (Photo Source: Twitter)

Australia’s kit for the T20 World Cup 2022 was the most distinctive and eye-catching. For the first time in a significant tournament, Australian designers had included a great deal of artwork into the jersey, going for an indigenous-style outfit.

The front of the shirt was mostly coloured green and gold, which is a common representation of the Australian side, with black covering the sleeves. The remaining area was occupied by the artwork created by Walkabout Wickets. The jersey as a whole features a lot of representation, which raises the team’s profile.

2. India 2014

India 2014 T20I jersey (Photo Source: Twitter

The blue colour, which was a shade darker than on the previous jerseys, conveyed the team’s passion. To add a little more bulk to the outfit, there were also stripes in red, white, and green on top. The supporters were especially thrilled by the jersey’s increased sheen due to the high quality of the material. Therefore, this jersey is deserving of a spot on the list.

Notably, India had an amazing experience wearing the shirt. In the ODI series, they overcame formidable opponents including Australia, England, West Indies, and Sri Lanka. Concerning the shortest format, they made it to the 2014 T20 World Cup final. Therefore, it may be said that the Men in Blue were likewise fortunate to have this design.

1. Australia 2020 T20I Jersey (India tour of Australia)

Australia 2020 T20I jersey (Photo Source: Twitter)

Australian men’s cricket team wore an Indigenous shirt for the first time in the T20I series against India in December 2020 as part of an effort to better recognise and encourage the involvement of Indigenous Australians in cricket.

The blue river-like twirl on the shirt means — “River and Land: Connection between families”. Whereas, the yellow dots depict — “Stars: Our ancestors and those who came before us.” One of the designs of the jersey refers to “Walkabouts crickets: Past, Present and Future Aboriginal cricketers.