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| West Indies batsman Breathwaite rejoyces after hitting fourth six in fourth ball in T20 world cup. @Getty Images/ICC |
Kolkata: West Indies beat England in what is called a stunning and record breaking match of T20 world cup final
ever played.
ever played.
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| England bowler B Stokes shocked after being hit six |
Chasing a highest ever total in T20 finals and once hopes were dropped as they need 19 runs in last over, Breathwaite gave breath to his team by hitting four sixes on four consecutive balls to achieve the total.
This is West Indies's second T20 win and second great news of the day after T20 women title was also won by female West Indian team in the morning.
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| England players condole B Stokes, as he was hit 4 sixes |
West Indies are the first team to win T20 world cup twice, they have also record to win one day world cup twice.
This was record breaking run chase in the final over, previous record belonged to Australia who scored 23 in last over, whereas, West Indies scored 24 on 4 balls.
Match Summary
England : 155/9, 20 overs
England : 155/9, 20 overs
Root : 54
Willy : 3/20 runs
West Indies: 161/6 , 19.4 overs
MN Samuels : 85*
Breathwaite : 34 on 10 balls, 4 sixes and 1 four
Breathwaite : 3/23
Toss: West Indies, who chose to bat first
Result : West Indies becomes T20 champion of 2016
Player of the match: Samuels (West Indies)
Player of the Tournament: V Kohli (India)