ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2012: West Indies Beat Sri Lanka in Colombo — Samuels 78*, Second T20 Title
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2012 was the fourth edition, held in Sri Lanka in September-October 2012. West Indies won their second T20 World Cup title, defeating Sri Lanka by 36 runs in the final at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 7 October 2012. West Indies scored 137 for 6 (Marlon Samuels 78 not out from 56 balls); Sri Lanka were restricted to 101 for 10 in 18.4 overs. Marlon Samuels was named Player of the Match. Player of the Tournament was Shane Watson. West Indies captain: Darren Sammy. Sri Lanka captain: Mahela Jayawardene.
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2012 was the fourth edition, held in Sri Lanka in September-October 2012. West Indies, captained by Darren Sammy, had become increasingly competitive in T20 cricket with their attacking batting lineup. Sri Lanka, captained by Mahela Jayawardene, were playing the final at home in Colombo — giving them a partisan home crowd advantage. West Indies entered the final seeking their first T20 World Cup title.
Samuels's 78 Not Out and the Win
In the final at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 7 October 2012, West Indies scored 137 for 6. Marlon Samuels scored 78 not out from 56 balls — an anchor innings of exceptional quality, combining defence and attack in the exact proportion the match required. Sri Lanka's chase never gained momentum; they were bowled out for 101 in 18.4 overs — West Indies winning by 36 runs. Samuels was named Player of the Match. Shane Watson was named Player of the Tournament. It was West Indies's first T20 World Cup title.
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Who won the ICC T20 World Cup 2012 and who scored the key innings in the final?
West Indies won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2012 — their first T20 World Cup title — defeating Sri Lanka by 36 runs in the final at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 7 October 2012. West Indies scored 137 for 6; Sri Lanka were dismissed for 101 in 18.4 overs. Marlon Samuels scored 78 not out from 56 balls and was named Player of the Match. Shane Watson was named Player of the Tournament. Darren Sammy captained West Indies.