On this day in 2016 (April 3rd), the West Indies cricket team defeated England to win their second T20 World Cup title. The final match was played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Sports News: Exactly nine years ago, on April 3rd, 2016, the West Indies cricket team clinched their second T20 World Cup title by defeating England in the final. Played at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the match saw West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite hit four consecutive sixes in the final over to snatch victory from England's grasp. This moment became not only one of the most memorable in West Indies cricket history but also one of the most unforgettable moments in the history of the sport.
The Thrilling Final Over: Four Sixes in Four Balls
West Indies needed 19 runs from the final over. Ben Stokes was bowling for England. England needed just a tight over to secure victory, but Brathwaite had other plans.
First ball: Stokes bowled a half-volley towards leg stump, which Brathwaite dispatched for a towering six over backward square leg.
Second ball: Stokes bowled a full toss, and Brathwaite smashed another six over long-on.
Third ball: Under pressure, Stokes attempted a yorker, but Brathwaite effortlessly cleared long-off.
Fourth ball: With only one run needed, Brathwaite hit a final six over mid-wicket, securing victory for the West Indies.
West Indies: The First Team to Win Two T20 World Cups
This victory was historic for the West Indies, as they became the first team to win two T20 World Cup titles. They had previously won their first trophy in 2012, defeating Sri Lanka. England and India later also won two T20 World Cup titles each. Despite the West Indies' victory, the Player of the Tournament award went to Virat Kohli of India.
He scored 273 runs in 5 innings and also took one wicket. Kohli's performance was outstanding throughout the tournament, although India lost to West Indies in the semi-final.
Tamim Iqbal: Highest Run-Scorer
Tamim Iqbal of Bangladesh topped the batting charts, scoring the most runs in the tournament with 295. Virat Kohli was second on this list. Brathwaite's four sixes not only dashed England's hopes of victory but also propelled the West Indies to the pinnacle of the shortest format of cricket. This moment remains fresh in the minds of every cricket fan. Brathwaite himself described this victory as the most memorable moment of his life.
