West Indies defeated England by four wickets in the final of the 2016 ICC World Twenty20, held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 3, 2016. The result marked the West Indies’ second ICC World Twenty20 title, making them the first team to achieve the feat.
England, batting first, posted a total of 155 for 9 in their 20 overs. The innings saw contributions from several batsmen, but no individual managed a substantial score. West Indies responded with 161 for 6 in 19.4 overs, securing victory with Marlon Samuels named Player of the Match for his innings of 85 not out.
The match was played in front of a crowd of 66,000, the highest attendance for an ICC World T20 final until 2022. Prior to the tournament, concerns had arisen regarding potential player withdrawals from the West Indies squad due to a dispute over pay. West Indies captain Darren Sammy had engaged in correspondence with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) to address these concerns, emphasizing the team’s commitment to participation despite the issues.
This victory represented the third ICC final win for the West Indies against England, following their triumphs in the 1979 Cricket World Cup and the 2004 Champions Trophy. It was also the first final contested between two previous champions, with England having won the 2010 World T20 and the West Indies claiming the 2012 title.
The bowling attack for England included Liam Plunkett, who took 4 wickets, while David Willey and Joe Root each claimed one wicket. For West Indies, Dwayne Bravo was the most successful bowler with 3 wickets, supported by Carlos Brathwaite and Andre Russell with 2 wickets each.
West Indies will next face Nepal at Eden Gardens on Sunday, followed by a match against Italy in Kolkata on Thursday, February 19.
