Samuels, Sammy give WI first world title since 1979
Flair. Calypso. Frontrunners. Millionaires. Gold chains. Chris Gayle. No, no, no, no, no and no
07/10Result
Final (N), ICC World Twenty20 at Colombo, Oct 7 2012
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![West Indies]( "West Indies")
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
101 (18.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
07/10Result
Final (N), ICC World Twenty20 at Colombo, Oct 7 2012
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![West Indies]( "West Indies")
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
101 (18.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Ottis Gibson: 'When it comes to T20 World Cups, never discount West Indies'
"We knew West Indies possessed some of the best T20 players," former coach says on how they went about their business ten years ago
Another final, another heartbreak for Sri Lanka
It's tough to make sense of a loss so bizarre for Sri Lanka. Their journey so far might have provided a positive launching pad for the future, but for the moment the team must introspect
Shall we tell the president?
That he's being blamed for Sri Lanka's loss?
A bizarre and joyous night of cricket
West Indies recovered from the most terrible of starts; Sri Lanka collapsed spectacularly when they had batted so well on this pitch two days ago
A triumph for Sammy
Many people have said he should not be in the team, let alone captain, but Darren Sammy was at centre of everything West Indies did in the World Twenty20 final
Samuels' best, Malinga's worst
West Indies' outstanding win at the Premadasa Stadium means they're world champions in a format for the first time since 1979
Silence and celebration at the Premadasa
ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the final of the ICC World Twenty20 in Colombo
Jayawardene quits as Twenty20 captain
Mahela Jayawardene has resigned as Sri Lanka's Twenty20 captain, soon after his team lost the final of the World Twenty20 against West Indies in Colombo
'Wanted to attack their best bowler' - Samuels
Marlon Samuels attacked Sri Lanka's best bowler on purpose, and wants to finish the year with at least five Test centuries|
The six that rang out across the world
When T20's biggest stars failed on its biggest occasion, a fallen star shone the brightest
A game that proved Twenty20 matters
The World Twenty20 final proved that the shortest format is worthy of attention, and that cricket in the Caribbean is alive and kicking, says David Hopps as he soaks in the atmosphere at a Colombo café
Sammy's quest to fulfill a Caribbean dream
While there is no doubt Jayawardene and his men will have a packed Premadasa cheering for them tomorrow, there is also no doubting who most neutral fans want to win
Relief for Samuels after 'a lot of tough times'
Marlon Samuels walked into the post-final press conference with the serious air of a man who had suffered and had come back to script an achievement so rare and so stunning that a jaunty expression might belittle his accomplishment
'This is for the Caribbean people' - Sammy
So rare have such occasions been for West Indies cricket after their decline that Sammy called this victory "the best moment for me"
How do you stop Gayle and Co?
You wouldn't want to be in Mahela Jayawardene's shoes during the World Twenty20 final
The right teams for a fitting finish
An intense tournament has produced two deserving title-contenders who promise a gripping finale
Once again, a nation expects
Having felt let down by their side in losing the 2011 World Cup final, Sri Lankan fans are back behind their team hoping for their party to climax
West Indies' batting cuts advantage of hosts
Although history and form make Sri Lanka the favourites, West Indies' power-packed batting line-up poses a major threat to the hosts' chances
Cricket gives Sri Lankans a sporting chance
The war is over, the economy is booming - now Sri Lanka wants and needs a major cricket title
'We're going to live this moment forever' - Sammy
Darren Sammy singled out West Indies' determination to fight to the finish as the key factor in helping them win their first world championship since the World Cup of 1979
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| Group 1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0.998 |
| WI | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.375 |
| ENG | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.397 |
| NZ | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -0.169 |
| Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| AUS | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.464 |
| PAK | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.273 |
| IND | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.274 |
| SA | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -0.421 |
| Group A | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2.825 |
| ENG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.65 |
| AFG | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -3.475 |
| Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| AUS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2.184 |
| WI | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1.855 |
| IRE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2.092 |
| Group C | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3.598 |
| SL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.852 |
| ZIM | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -3.624 |
| Group D | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| PAK | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0.706 |
| NZ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.15 |
| BAN | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.868 |