ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2009: Pakistan Beat Sri Lanka at Lord's — Shahid Afridi, Second Edition
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2009 was the second edition, held in England in June 2009. Pakistan won their first T20 World Cup title, defeating Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in the final at Lord's, London on 21 June 2009. Sri Lanka scored 138 for 6; Pakistan won in 18.4 overs (139 for 2). Shahid Afridi took 2 for 6 and scored 54 from 40 balls and was named Player of the Match. Umar Gul took 13 wickets in the tournament and was named Player of the Tournament. Pakistan captain: Younis Khan. Sri Lanka captain: Kumar Sangakkara. It was the first time the T20 World Cup was held at Lord's — the 'Home of Cricket'.
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2009 was the second edition, held in England in June 2009. Pakistan, captained by Younis Khan, reached the final having won all their matches. Sri Lanka, captained by Kumar Sangakkara, had also been in consistent form. The final at Lord's — the 'Home of Cricket' — was the first major ICC event final held at Lord's in the T20 era.
Afridi's Match-Winning Performance
In the final at Lord's on 21 June 2009, Sri Lanka scored 138 for 6. Shahid Afridi took 2 for 6 to restrict Sri Lanka's lower order and then scored 54 from 40 balls in Pakistan's chase — an innings of characteristic Afridi power and timing. Pakistan reached 139 for 2 in 18.4 overs — winning by 8 wickets. Afridi was named Player of the Match. Umar Gul took 13 wickets across the tournament and was named Player of the Tournament. It was Pakistan's first T20 World Cup title.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the ICC T20 World Cup 2009 and who was Player of the Match in the final?
Pakistan won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2009 — their first T20 WC title — defeating Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in the final at Lord's on 21 June 2009. Sri Lanka scored 138 for 6; Pakistan reached 139 for 2 in 18.4 overs. Shahid Afridi took 2 for 6 and scored 54 from 40 balls — named Player of the Match. Umar Gul was Player of the Tournament with 13 wickets. Younis Khan captained Pakistan. The final at Lord's was the first T20 WC final held at the Home of Cricket.