Just the scores do not tell much about this T20-2016 Final
Match. Batting first England scored 155 for the loss of 9 wickets and in reply
West Indies scored 161 for the loss of 6 wickets. The batting, bowling and
fielding on both sides were extraordinary. For both teams there were early loss
of wickets but they recovered and recovered in most thrilling manner. There
were tense moments most of the time in the match and towards the end it seemed
beyond doubt that England would win; but this did not happen.
It was one of the most remarkable victories ever known, a match
that will resound well beyond the boundaries of Eden Gardens, well beyond the
boundaries of Twenty20, as a finish for the ages. With six balls left and 19
runs to score, the West Indies looked a beaten side by all means. England stood
on the verge of a crowning glory of which few had dared to dream. Ben Stokes
stood with the ball in his hand. But within the space of barely a minute, the
dream evaporated into the sweltering Kolkata night…as Carlos Brathwaite’s
fourth six (from first four balls of the last over) sailed into the air, not to
be seen again, the jubilant West Indies players flooded the field, their belief
transforming into disbelief. Stoke sank to the floor in despair, inconsolable. A
matter of millimeters had separated him and his team from glory, so brilliantly
fought despite a batting performance that could have been better.
Here is the commentary of the last over of this most thrilling
and unforgettable match:
P.S. 2016 has been a very lucky year for West Indies; three of
their Cricket teams have won world titles. First the West Indies Under-19 team
won the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2016, beating India. And yesterday West
Indies Women’s team has also won World Twenty20-2016 title by defeating
Australia. West Indies is certainly very happy!
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