ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2010: England Beat Australia in Barbados — Kieswetter 63, Swann 3/16, First Title
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2010 was the third edition, held in the West Indies in April-May 2010. England won their first T20 World Cup title, defeating Australia by 7 wickets in the final at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on 16 May 2010. Australia scored 147 for 6; England won in 17 overs (148 for 3). Craig Kieswetter scored 63 from 49 balls and was named Player of the Match. Graeme Swann took 3 for 16 to restrict Australia. Player of the Tournament was Kevin Pietersen. England captain: Paul Collingwood. Australia captain: Michael Clarke.
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2010 was the third edition, held in the West Indies in April-May 2010. England, captained by Paul Collingwood, had been building a strong T20 team and entered the tournament in good form. Australia, captained by Michael Clarke, were regarded as favourites having had significant T20 experience. The final at Kensington Oval, Barbados on 16 May 2010 was England's first appearance in a T20 World Cup final.
Kieswetter's 63 and England's Win
In the final, Australia scored 147 for 6 — Graeme Swann taking 3 for 16 to restrict their total. Craig Kieswetter opened the batting and scored 63 from 49 balls to give England a platform in their chase. England reached 148 for 3 in 17 overs — winning by 7 wickets with 18 balls to spare. Kieswetter was named Player of the Match. Kevin Pietersen was named Player of the Tournament. It was England's first T20 World Cup title and the first major ICC title for England since the 1992 ODI World Cup final (which England lost). They became the second team to win the T20 WC title (after India 2007 and Pakistan 2009).
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Who won the ICC T20 World Cup 2010 and who was Player of the Match?
England won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2010 — their first T20 World Cup title — defeating Australia by 7 wickets in the final at Kensington Oval, Barbados on 16 May 2010. Australia scored 147 for 6 (Graeme Swann 3/16); England replied with 148 for 3 in 17 overs. Craig Kieswetter scored 63 from 49 balls and was named Player of the Match. Kevin Pietersen was Player of the Tournament. Paul Collingwood captained England.