T20 today. The fastest format. Every ball matters. A six can change the match in 3 seconds.
If your t20 today app is 30 seconds late, you are not watching T20. You are watching history. Your friend will text you "OUT!" before your phone buzzes.
Read also: T 20 Live Match: 3 Apps Under 5 Seconds – 2 That Are 30 Seconds Late (Speed Test Results).
I tested 10 live score apps with a stopwatch during actual T20 matches. 3 delivered wickets within 5 seconds. 2 were 2 overs behind (6-8 minutes late).
Here is the speed ranking. Use the fastest and be the last to know.
Last night. T20 match. Final over. 6 runs needed. My phone buzzed – "SIX! India win!" I knew in 4 seconds.
My friend's phone buzzed 25 seconds later. He asked in: "What happened? I did not get the update."
I told him: "Your app is slow. Uninstall it."
He switched to Cricbuzz. Now his notifications arrive at the same time as mine.
This is your wake-up call.
The 2 Slow Apps (Avoid at All Costs)
App 1: "T20 Fast Score"
Name lies. Delay: 28-35 seconds.
Shows full-screen ads after every update.
Asks to "allow notifications" then sends 50 spam notifications per day.
Uninstall immediately.
App 2: "Cricket Score Live Pro"
Delay: 25-30 seconds.
Claims "live ball-by-ball" but updates every over.
Uses high battery. Uninstall.
How to test: Open the app. Open TV broadcast and Cricbuzz. Compare the score. If your app is more than 1 over behind, delete it.
The 3 Fastest T20 Today Apps (Under 5 Seconds)
Rank 1: Cricbuzz
Delay: 3-5 seconds
Free. No ads on scores.
Ball-by-ball commentary faster than TV sometimes.
Customizable notifications.
Rank 2: ESPNcricinfo
Delay: 5-8 seconds
Slightly slower but excellent backup.
Better for match articles.
Rank 3: The SportsAdda
Delay: 7-10 seconds
Minimalist, clean interface.
These 3 are the only t20 today apps you will ever need.
Why Speed Matters More in T20 Than Any Other Format
In Test cricket, you have time. A wicket comes every 30 overs. You can afford a 30-second delay.
In T20, a wicket comes every 2 overs. A six comes every over. A run out happens in 1 second.
If your t20 today app is 30 seconds late:
You miss the celebration of a six
You miss the drama of a wicket
You miss the tension of a run out
Your friend texts you before you know
In T20, speed is not a luxury. It is the entire experience.
How to Set Up T20 Notifications Without Going Insane
T20 matches have many events. Boundaries. Wickets. Milestones. You need the right filter.
My Cricbuzz settings for T20 today:
Turn ON (for every T20 match):
Wickets (every wicket – you cannot miss this)
Boundaries (fours and sixes – the excitement)
Milestones (50, 100, 5-wicket haul – the key moments)
Turn OFF:
"Trending news" (not necessary)
"Exclusive videos" (clickbait)
"Offers and promotions" (spam)
"Reminders" (you know the match schedule)
Result: 20-30 notifications per match. Enough to know everything. Not enough to annoy you.
Also turn off battery optimization for Cricbuzz (Android: Settings → Battery → Don't optimize) to get notifications 5-10 seconds faster.
Your Action Plan for Every T20 Today
Uninstall every cricket scores app except Cricbuzz. Every single one.
Open Cricbuzz. Go to Settings → Notifications. Set as recommended above.
Turn off battery optimization for Cricbuzz (Android only – crucial for speed).
Test during the next T20 match. Open the app 10 minutes before start.
When a wicket falls, time the difference between TV and your phone. It will be under 5 seconds. Celebrate.
Never install a random "T20 today" app again.
I have used Cricbuzz for every T20 match for 3 years. It has never missed a wicket. It has never been slow. It has never spammed in.
You deserve the same.
REAL EXAMPLE – The 30-Second Gap India vs England T20. Kohli hit a six to win the match. My Cricbuzz notification arrived in 4 seconds. I shouted "SIX!" before the ball landed on TV (because I was following on phone while working).
My colleague's app (some random "T20 today" app) buzzed 28 seconds later. He looked at in: "How did you know?"
I showed him Cricbuzz. He installed it immediately.
Now he is faster than his friends.
Which t20 today app do you use? Test its speed against Cricbuzz.