Carlos Brathwaite scripted historical past as he led West Indies to win their second ICC T20 World Cup towards England at Eden Gardens, Kolkata in April, 2016. The 6’3” all-rounder pulled a rabbit from the hat within the ultimate overs of the finals to assist West Indies clinch the ICC T20 World Cup, gorgeous England and everybody else. Whereas Marlon Samuels did majority of the work for Windies, Brathwaite got here to his rescue when nobody else may and as soon as he stepped on to the pitch, what occurred subsequent, was a sight that was merely magical.
The T20 finals was set because the mighty England confronted West Indies at Eden Gardens on April 3, 2016. England beat New Zealand within the first semi-finals by seven wickets to succeed in the finals, whereas West Indies beat hosts India additionally by seven wickets on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to make it to the summit conflict.
West Indies gained the toss and opted to bowl towards England. It was an ideal begin for Windies as England misplaced Jason Roy and Alex Hales early, leaving the Britishers reeling at 8/2 in 1.5 overs. Captain Eoin Morgan joined however was unable to make an impression and was eliminated quickly, with England at 23/3 in 4.4 overs.
Taking command after the highest order collapse was Joe Root who constructed a powerful partnership with Jos Buttler (36) earlier than the wicket-keeper was eliminated by Braithwaite, with the rating studying 84/4 in 11.2 overs.
Whereas Root held on, the England Take a look at captain scored an excellent half-century earlier than being eliminated for 54. Ben Stokes (13), Chris Jordan (12) and David Willey (21) pitched in with crucial runs as England managed to submit a preventing complete of 155/9 in 20 overs. Dwyane Bravo (3/37) and Braithwaite (3/23) have been phenomenal with the ball to see off England.
156 on the board for West Indies to chase at Eden and with the massive hitters the Windies squad comprised off, it may have been a stroll within the park for the Caribbean gamers, nonetheless, England had different plans in thoughts.
West Indies misplaced Johnson Charles and Chris Gayle early within the chase, seeing Windies at 5/2 in 1.3 overs, just like England’s begin. However Marlon Samuels gave the English bowlers a tough time because the quantity three batsman hammered away. Sadly, Samuels didn’t get the help from the opposite finish. Dwyane Bravo pitched in with a useful 25 earlier than being eliminated by Adil Rashid.
West Indies have been 107/6 in 15.3 overs after dropping skipper Darren Sammy and it appeared if all hope was misplaced for Windies, however Samuels was nonetheless current and preventing away after which walked in Braithwaite.
At 137/6 in 19 overs, West Indies wanted 19 runs to do the unthinkable within the ultimate over of the match. Braithwaite (10) on strike and Stokes was given the obligation to bowl the final over.
🗣️ “I type of, subconsciously, remembered what I’d mentioned about Carlos the day earlier than…”
5 years on from Carlos Brathwaite’s 2016 #T20WorldCup Closing second, Ian Bishop reveals the story behind THAT well-known ultimate over name. pic.twitter.com/iosCrfy3mr
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19.1 – SIX! Braithwaite smashes the supply to deep backward sq. leg for a most. 13 runs required in 5 balls.
19.2 – SIX! Braithwaite smashes Stoke’s supply over broad lengthy on. 7 runs required in 4 balls.
19.3 – SIX! Three in a row for Braithwaite and the brute energy behind the shot sends the utmost a protracted, great distance. 1 run required in 3 balls.
19.4 – SIX! 4 in a row and West Indies are topped the ICC T20 World Cup Champions.
Braithwaite performed a heroic position in serving to West Indies win their second T20 World Cup and scripting his identify within the cricket historical past books.
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