ICC World Twenty20, Final: Australia v England at Bridgetown, May 16, 2010
Australia 147/6 (20/20 ov)
England 148/3 (17.0/20 ov)
England won by 7 wickets (with 18 balls remaining)

So, hugs, handshakes and backslaps all round as England have won their first world title in cricket! They were picked out as the dark horses to win this tournament, and after a stuttering, rain-affected start to the group stages, they hit their stride superbly in the Super Eights, winning all their games in that stage, followed by a thumping win in the semi-finals over Sri Lanka. The England dug-out leapt as one when the winning runs were hit, chasing their victorious captain down and quickly surrounding him in a joyous team huddle. The England celebrations will surely go on long into the night in Bridgetown.
Spare a thought for the Australians. They were the team to beat in this tournament, and England were the only ones to manage that feat! They were utterly dominant in the group stages and Super Eights. Their self belief and a magical innings from Michael Hussey powered them to a stunning win in the semi-final over Pakistan, but they have not been at their best today. England looked and played like the more professional side, and they are deserving champions.

Match Points:

• Australia innings
• Australia: 50 runs in 10.3 overs (66 balls), Extras 5
• 5th Wicket: 50 runs in 37 balls (DJ Hussey 20, CL White 30, Ex 0)
• Australia: 100 runs in 16.3 overs (102 balls), Extras 5
• DJ Hussey: 50 off 49 balls (1 x 4, 2 x 6)
• Innings Break: Australia – 147/6 in 20.0 overs (MEK Hussey 17, SPD Smith 1)

• England innings
• Match Delayed: England – 11/1 in 2.4 overs (C Kieswetter 9, KP Pietersen 0)
• England: 50 runs in 7.1 overs (44 balls), Extras 5
• 2nd Wicket: 50 runs in 39 balls (C Kieswetter 19, KP Pietersen 27, Ex 5)
• England: 100 runs in 11.4 overs (73 balls), Extras 7
• C Kieswetter: 50 off 40 balls (6 x 4, 1 x 6)
• 2nd Wicket: 100 runs in 65 balls (C Kieswetter 49, KP Pietersen 45, Ex 7)

India 163/5 (20/20 ov)
Sri Lanka 167/5 (20.0/20 ov)
Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)

The entire Sri Lankan team charge onto the field, screaming in joy. Kumar Sangakkara can’t stop grinning. India trudge off without a single win in the Super Eights, just as in the previous World Twenty20.
It seemed Sri Lanka had left it for too late but a flurry of sixes from Mathews and Kapugedera has given them the win they needed. Sangakkara had played a crucial innings earlier, with his three sixes helping Sri Lanka stay in touch.

Match Points

• India innings
• India: 50 runs in 5.5 overs (36 balls), Extras 1
• 2nd Wicket: 50 runs in 31 balls (G Gambhir 20, SK Raina 27, Ex 3)
• India: 100 runs in 12.1 overs (77 balls), Extras 5
• SK Raina: 50 off 37 balls (5 x 4, 1 x 6)
• India: 150 runs in 18.2 overs (117 balls), Extras 9
• Innings Break: India – 163/5 in 20.0 overs (MS Dhoni 23)

• Sri Lanka innings
• Sri Lanka: 50 runs in 7.5 overs (47 balls), Extras 1
• Sri Lanka: 100 runs in 13.5 overs (83 balls), Extras 1
• 4th Wicket: 50 runs in 37 balls (KC Sangakkara 35, AD Mathews 16, Ex 0)
• Sri Lanka: 150 runs in 18.6 overs (114 balls), Extras 1
• 5th Wicket: 50 runs in 27 balls (AD Mathews 24, CK Kapugedera 28, Ex 0)

ICC World Twenty20 – 21st match, Group E
Pakistan 148/7 (20/20 ov)
South Africa 137/7 (20.0/20 ov)
Pakistan won by 11 runs

Joy and sorrow collide. Pakistan players get into a celebratory huddle even as South African players look pretty downcast in the dressing room. It was another bizarrely mediocre performance from South Africa. There was no urgency in the chase; they meandered, stumbled, had an occasional burst of inspiration but for the major part they struggled.

If you people support Indian players to play IPL, then this T20 World Cup result will repeat again and again. What is your Choice??

West Indies 169/6 (20/20 ov)
India 155/9 (20.0/20 ov)
West Indies won by 14 runs

So it’s all but over for India. If Sri Lanka win the next match, India will be out even before they go into their last game. If Australia win, India will stay alive, but will have to beat Sri Lanka on Tuesday and then hope that Australia beat West Indies, and also hope that their run-rate is ahead of WI’s. And West Indies, by the way, will be playing the second game. So it’s all stacked up against them. West Indies, though, have given themselves a great chance if they beat Australia on Tuesday. Thanks for joining us, do hop over to the other tab for the second match for today.

Sri Lanka 195/3 (20/20 ov)
West Indies 138/8 (20.0/20 ov)
Sri Lanka won by 57 runs

Mark from New Zealand: “Chat from Canada. There are some very experienced players in the West Indies side so have have to expect some criticism. And I’m sure what is being said on line will be nothing compared to the disappointment of their fans at home.”

196 was always going to be a tough target, and with Chanders and Gayle falling early, West Indies’ chances were very slim. That said, they need to sort out their team selection, a specialist batsman Hinds is wasted at No. 8. Sri Lanka have little to worry about after most thing s went right for them, Jayawardene nearing getting back-to-back centuries, Sangakkara finding form, and the bowling doing a professional job.

Steve, not surprising from the UK, conjectures: “THIS is what would have happened to the Windies had they faced a full 20 overs against England.”

Match Points

• Sri Lanka innings
• Sri Lanka: 50 runs in 6.4 overs (42 balls), Extras 4
• 2nd Wicket: 50 runs in 34 balls (DPMD Jayawardene 25, KC Sangakkara 21, Ex 4)
• DPMD Jayawardene: 50 off 29 balls (6 x 4, 2 x 6)
• Sri Lanka: 100 runs in 11.3 overs (72 balls), Extras 5
• 2nd Wicket: 100 runs in 63 balls (DPMD Jayawardene 52, KC Sangakkara 44, Ex 5)
• KC Sangakkara: 50 off 38 balls (4 x 4, 2 x 6)
• Sri Lanka: 150 runs in 16.3 overs (103 balls), Extras 6
• 2nd Wicket: 150 runs in 93 balls (DPMD Jayawardene 81, KC Sangakkara 63, Ex 6)
• Innings Break: Sri Lanka – 195/3 in 20.0 overs (DPMD Jayawardene 98, TM Dilshan 4)

• West Indies innings
• West Indies: 50 runs in 7.1 overs (48 balls), Extras 10
• 3rd Wicket: 50 runs in 50 balls (RR Sarwan 23, DJ Bravo 23, Ex 5)
• West Indies: 100 runs in 15.3 overs (102 balls), Extras 16

Australia 184/5 (20/20 ov)
India 135 (17.4/20 ov)
Australia won by 49 runs

India have been completely outplayed today, with Rohit Sharma being their only saving grace. We’ll get you the presentation details in a bit.

Match Points

• Australia: 50 runs in 5.3 overs (33 balls), Extras 0
• 1st Wicket: 50 runs in 33 balls (SR Watson 35, DA Warner 17, Ex 0)
• DA Warner: 50 off 33 balls (2 x 4, 4 x 6)
• Australia: 100 runs in 10.4 overs (64 balls), Extras 0
• SR Watson: 50 off 31 balls (1 x 4, 6 x 6)
• 1st Wicket: 100 runs in 64 balls (SR Watson 54, DA Warner 50, Ex 0)
• Australia: 150 runs in 15.2 overs (92 balls), Extras 0
• Innings Break: Australia – 184/5 in 20.0 overs (CL White 5, SPD Smith 1)

• India: 50 runs in 10.2 overs (67 balls), Extras 5
• RG Sharma: 50 off 33 balls (2 x 4, 4 x 6)
• India: 100 runs in 14.5 overs (96 balls), Extras 9

ICC World Twenty20 – 10th match, Group D
England v Ireland
No result

Match Points:

• England innings
• England: 50 runs in 10.2 overs (62 balls), Extras 3
• England: 100 runs in 17.3 overs (107 balls), Extras 5
• Innings Break: England – 120/8 in 20.0 overs (GP Swann 7, SCJ Broad 0)

• Ireland innings
• Rain: Ireland – 4/0 in 1.2 overs (WTS Porterfield 4, PR Stirling 0)
• Rain: Ireland – 14/1 in 3.3 overs (WTS Porterfield 4, NJ O’Brien 9)

ICC World Twenty20 – 9th match, Group B
New Zealand v Zimbabwe
New Zealand won by 7 runs (D/L method)

Match Points

• Zimbabwe innings
• Zimbabwe: 50 runs in 5.5 overs (38 balls), Extras 8
• Innings Break: Zimbabwe – 84/10 in 15.1 overs (GA Lamb 14)

• New Zealand innings
• Rain: New Zealand – 36/1 in 8.1 overs (BB McCullum 22, MJ Guptill 6)

England 191/5 (20/20 ov)
West Indies 60/2 (5.5/6 ov)
West Indies won by 8 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) (D/L method)

Match Points

• England innings
• England: 50 runs in 4.4 overs (31 balls), Extras 3
• England: 100 runs in 12.2 overs (78 balls), Extras 4
• 5th Wicket: 50 runs in 42 balls (EJG Morgan 28, LJ Wright 21, Ex 2)
• England: 150 runs in 17.1 overs (107 balls), Extras 5
• EJG Morgan: 50 off 32 balls (2 x 4, 3 x 6)
• Innings Break: England – 191/5 in 20.0 overs (LJ Wright 45, TT Bresnan 0)

• West Indies innings
• Rain: West Indies – 30/0 in 2.2 overs (CH Gayle 16, S Chanderpaul 10)
• West Indies: 50 runs in 4.4 overs (34 balls), Extras 8