ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Australia Beat New Zealand in Final — Mitchell Marsh 77 in Dubai
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 was the seventh edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. It was originally scheduled for India in 2020 but was postponed due to COVID-19 and then relocated to Oman and the UAE (United Arab Emirates) in October-November 2021. Australia won their first ICC Men's T20 World Cup title, defeating New Zealand by 8 wickets in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 14 November 2021. Australia chased New Zealand's 172 for 4 in 18.5 overs. Mitchell Marsh scored 77 not out off 50 balls batting at number three, putting on a 92-run partnership with David Warner (53). David Warner was named Player of the Tournament. Pakistan were unbeaten in the group stage. England were knocked out in the semi-finals by New Zealand.
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 was originally scheduled for India in October 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, then delayed again to October-November 2021 and relocated from India to the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah) and Oman. The first round was held in Oman, with the Super 12 and knockouts in the UAE. The tournament featured 16 teams — eight directly qualified for the Super 12, and eight competing in round one for the remaining four spots. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Scotland, and Namibia emerged from round one.
Pakistan Unbeaten; Scotland Upset Afghanistan
Pakistan were the outstanding team of the Super 12 stage, winning all five of their group matches — including a 10-wicket win over India that was one of the most emphatic results in T20 World Cup history. In their semi-final against Australia, Pakistan batted first but were restricted to 176 for 4. Australia chased it down with 1 ball to spare — Matthew Wade hitting three consecutive sixes off Shaheen Afridi to win. New Zealand in their semi-final defeated England by 5 wickets at Abu Dhabi, with Daryl Mitchell (72) and James Neesham (27 off 11 balls) rescuing New Zealand from 82 for 5.
The Final — Mitchell Marsh's 77 Wins It for Australia
In the final at Dubai on 14 November 2021, New Zealand batted first and scored 172 for 4 off 20 overs (Martin Guptill 28, Daryl Mitchell 11, Devon Conway 46*, Glenn Phillips 18). Australia, chasing 173, lost Aaron Finch early but David Warner (53 off 38) put on a strong start. Mitchell Marsh, promoted to number three, scored 77 not out off 50 balls (7 fours, 4 sixes). He and Warner added 92 for the second wicket. Australia won by 8 wickets in 18.5 overs — their first-ever ICC Men's T20 World Cup title. David Warner was named Player of the Tournament for consistent scoring across the event.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the ICC T20 World Cup 2021?
Australia won the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 — their first-ever ICC Men's T20 World Cup title — defeating New Zealand by 8 wickets in the final at Dubai on 14 November 2021. Mitchell Marsh scored 77 not out off 50 balls batting at number three. David Warner was named Player of the Tournament.
Why was the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 held in the UAE instead of India?
The ICC T20 World Cup 2021 was originally scheduled for India in October 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and then relocated to the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah) and Oman due to concerns about the COVID-19 situation in India at the time. The BCCI retained hosting rights. The first round was held in Oman, the Super 12 and knockout stages in the UAE.