West Indies' 2nd T20I World Cup

On this Day, 4 Years Ago

After West Indies beat India by 7 Wickets at Mumbai, they went to Kolkata to play the finals of 2016 T20 World Cup against England. Both teams were of same group and both of them had already won a T20 WC. So, it is the battle between two teams to win their 2nd T20 Cup respectively. Even on that day's morning, West Indies Womens' Team had won T20 World Cup by beating Australia. 

So, West Indies won the toss and once again they chose to field first. England, batting first, lost 3 wickets for just 23 runs on board. then Root and Butler stitched a partnership which wasn't lasted long, where Butler got out for 36 runs. Joe Root posted a half century and because of him and late surge from David Willey, Despite losing many wickets in regular intervals, England were able to post 155/9 in their 20 overs. Carlos Brathwaite and DJ Bravo, both snapped 3 wickets each respectively. West Indies were quick and slick on the field, both bowling and fielding, restricting England for a moderate score while on the other hand, England has some score to defend with some good quality pacers. 

West on starting their batting, lost 3 wickets for 11 runs. Built a partnership with DJ Bravo, but Bravo to became prey for Rashid's Bowling. Then at one end, Samuels was batting out with pure patience and intent to play long innings, while at the other end, Russel and Sammy, both got out quickly. Then, it was left with Samuels and Carlos Brathwaite, with 50 runs needed from 27 balls. Everybody don't ever knew the batting skills of Carlos Brathwaite and almost believed that England is going to sneak their 2nd T20I Trophy. But when it comes to 20-20 cricket, West Indies are true champions of this format. Each team is best in a particular format, like England in Tests, Australia in ODIs, West Indies for T20Is. Samuels brought down the equation to 19 off last 6 balls, whereas Brathwaite was in strike who played 6 balls scored 10 runs. Ball was given to Ben Stokes, who is a genius in bowling death overs. But on this match, unexpected things occured. Carlos Brathwaite struck 4 sixes in 4 consecutive balls and sealed the trophy for West Indies Team. England fans were awestruck. Stokes cried on the ground, after being desperately smashed by Brathwaite on the tournament's Final. The last but the best Finishing by West Indies T20 Team. They won their 2nd T20I Trophy and became most succesful T20I team in the history of Cricket. Man of the Match was given to Marlon Samuels for his calm, composed and unbeaten innings of 85*(66) with 9 fours and 2 sixes.