How many overs can one bowler deliver in a T20 cricket match?

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Jonny Bairstow of England, wearing a light blue uniform and helmet, batting during the 2019 Cricket World Cup semi-final against Australia, with two Australian fielders behind the stumps. — cricket Jonny Bairstow of England batting during a semifinal match against Australia at the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

In a T20 cricket match, a single bowler is permitted to deliver a maximum of four overs.1

Because each innings is limited to 20 overs, this restriction ensures that the bowling duties are distributed among multiple players throughout the match.1