ICC T20 World Cup 2016: West Indies Beat England — Carlos Brathwaite's Four Sixes Off Last Four Balls
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2016 was the sixth edition, held in India in March 2016. West Indies won their second T20 World Cup title, defeating England by 4 wickets in the final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 3 April 2016. England scored 155 for 9; West Indies won with 2 balls to spare (161 for 6). Carlos Brathwaite struck four consecutive sixes off Ben Stokes's final over — hitting the winning runs off the last of those sixes — to win the match from what appeared an impossible position. When Brathwaite came to the crease, West Indies needed 19 runs from the last over. Stokes had been England's most economical bowler. Marlon Samuels scored 85 not out from 66 balls. Player of the Tournament was Virat Kohli. West Indies became the only team to win the T20 World Cup twice.
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2016 was the sixth edition, held across India in March-April 2016. The host nation India, led by Virat Kohli, were among the favourites. The final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 3 April 2016 featured England, under Eoin Morgan, against West Indies, captained by Darren Sammy. England had posted 155 for 9 — a competitive target in what were challenging batting conditions. West Indies began their chase under pressure.
Brathwaite's Four Sixes and the Impossible Chase
Marlon Samuels anchored the West Indies chase with 85 not out from 66 balls. But West Indies needed 19 from the final over — bowled by Ben Stokes, England's most reliable bowler. Carlos Brathwaite, batting at number 8, hit the first four deliveries of the over for six — into the second tier of the stands at Eden Gardens — to complete the most dramatic finish in T20 World Cup final history. West Indies won by 4 wickets with 2 balls remaining. Samuels was named Player of the Match. Virat Kohli (273 runs in the tournament) was Player of the Tournament.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the final over of the ICC T20 World Cup 2016 Final?
West Indies needed 19 runs from the final over against England at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 3 April 2016. Carlos Brathwaite (batting number 8) hit Ben Stokes's first four deliveries for consecutive sixes — finishing the match with the fourth six. West Indies won by 4 wickets with 2 balls to spare. Marlon Samuels scored 85 not out from 66 balls (Player of the Match). Virat Kohli was Player of the Tournament. West Indies became the first and only team to win the T20 World Cup twice (also winners in 2012).