ICC T20 World Cup 2014: Sri Lanka Beat India — Dilshan 52*, Jayawardene 24*, SL's First T20 Title
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2014 was the fifth edition, held in Bangladesh in March-April 2014. Sri Lanka won their first-ever T20 World Cup title, defeating India by 6 wickets in the final at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka on 6 April 2014. India scored 130 for 4; Sri Lanka won with an over to spare (134 for 4 in 17.5 overs). Tillakaratne Dilshan scored 52 not out and was named Player of the Match. Mahela Jayawardene scored 24 not out in a match-winning partnership with Dilshan. Player of the Tournament was Virat Kohli. Lasith Malinga was the key wicket-taker for Sri Lanka with 2 for 19. It was Mahela Jayawardene's final international appearance.
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2014 was the fifth edition, held in Bangladesh in March-April 2014. India, as the holders of the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy and with Virat Kohli at the peak of his T20 batting form, were among the favourites. Sri Lanka, captained by Lasith Malinga, were experienced T20 campaigners. The final at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka on 6 April 2014 was to be Mahela Jayawardene's final international match — he had announced his retirement from international cricket before the tournament.
Dilshan's 52 Not Out and Jayawardene's Farewell
India scored 130 for 4 in the final — a below-par total that set Sri Lanka a manageable target. Tillakaratne Dilshan (52 not out) and Mahela Jayawardene (24 not out) added an unbroken partnership to seal the chase in 17.5 overs. Dilshan was named Player of the Match; Virat Kohli won Player of the Tournament. It was Jayawardene's final international appearance — he departed having won Sri Lanka's first T20 World Cup title in his last match. Lasith Malinga took 2 for 19 in the bowling. Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets with an over to spare.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the ICC T20 World Cup 2014 and what was significant about the final?
Sri Lanka won their first-ever T20 World Cup title in 2014, defeating India by 6 wickets in the Dhaka final on 6 April 2014. India scored 130 for 4; Sri Lanka won in 17.5 overs (134/4). Tillakaratne Dilshan scored 52 not out (Player of Match). The final was also Mahela Jayawardene's last international appearance — he retired after the match, going out as a T20 World Cup winner. Virat Kohli was Player of the Tournament. Lasith Malinga took 2 for 19 and captained Sri Lanka.