ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2009
2009 · 12 teams · T20 cricket
Tournament Overview
Series Overview
The 2009 ICC Men's T20 World Cup was hosted by England and marked Pakistan's emergence as a genuine force in the format. The tournament was notable for producing fast, attacking cricket across the English grounds, and for the participation of Afghanistan in their first major ICC event — a sign of the sport's global expansion. Pakistan arrived under intense scrutiny after a difficult period in Pakistani cricket, but performed with extraordinary unity and skill. In the final at Lord's — the most famous cricket ground in the world — Sri Lanka posted 138/6 against Pakistan's exceptional bowling attack. Pakistan's chase was controlled from the first over, reaching the target with 8 wickets in hand. Shahid Afridi was the tournament's defining personality, contributing with bat and ball in match after match. For Pakistan, the title was a moment of genuine national pride and a reminder of the country's extraordinary T20 talent.
Key Highlights
- 1Pakistan won the T20 World Cup in dominant fashion at Lord's — their first major ICC title in the format
- 2Pakistan's pace attack was devastating: Umar Gul, Mohammad Aamer and Shahid Afridi combined to take early wickets in the final
- 3Sri Lanka were restricted to 138/6; Pakistan chased it with 8 wickets to spare and several overs remaining
- 4The tournament was the first held in England, producing memorable cricket across Lord's and several county grounds
- 5Shahid Afridi was the standout performer throughout the tournament with bat and ball