ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021: Australia Beat New Zealand in Dubai — Marsh 77*, Warner 53, First T20 Title
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 was the seventh edition, held in Oman and the UAE in October-November 2021. Australia won their first-ever T20 World Cup title, defeating New Zealand by 8 wickets in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 14 November 2021. New Zealand scored 172 for 4; Australia won in 18.5 overs (173 for 2). Mitchell Marsh scored 77 not out from 50 balls and was named Player of the Match. David Warner scored 53 from 38 balls in an opening stand of 91 with Marsh. Mitchell Starc took 2 for 20. Player of the Tournament was David Warner (289 runs). Aaron Finch captained Australia. Kane Williamson captained New Zealand.
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 was the seventh edition, staged across Oman and the UAE in October-November 2021. The tournament was originally scheduled for India in 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and then relocated. Australia, captained by Aaron Finch, reached the final without losing a match in the Super 12s. New Zealand, captained by Kane Williamson, had also been in strong form — Williamson was chasing a second successive ICC title after the WTC 2021 triumph.
Marsh and Warner's Winning Partnership
In the final at Dubai on 14 November 2021, New Zealand scored 172 for 4 — a competitive total on a Dubai surface. Australia lost David Warner's opening partner early, but Warner (53 from 38 balls) and Mitchell Marsh (77 not out from 50 balls) put on 91 for the second wicket to seize control. Marsh continued to dominate after Warner's dismissal and Australia reached 173 for 2 in 18.5 overs — winning by 8 wickets with 7 balls to spare. Marsh was named Player of the Match. David Warner scored 289 runs in the tournament and was named Player of the Tournament. Australia won their first-ever ICC Men's T20 World Cup title.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 and who was Player of the Match in the final?
Australia won their first ICC Men's T20 World Cup title in 2021, defeating New Zealand by 8 wickets in the final at Dubai on 14 November 2021. New Zealand scored 172 for 4; Australia replied with 173 for 2 in 18.5 overs. Mitchell Marsh scored 77 not out from 50 balls and was named Player of the Match. David Warner scored 53 in an opening stand of 91 with Marsh and was named Player of the Tournament with 289 runs across the tournament. Aaron Finch captained Australia.