2012 ICC World Twenty20 final

The 2012 ICC World Twenty20 Final was played between Sri Lanka and West Indies at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on 7 October 2012. This was the 4th ICC World Twenty20. West Indies won the match by 36 runs, its first World Twenty20 victory. This was West Indies's first major trophy since the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy. West Indies became the 4th team to win this title after India, Pakistan and England. This was the first time where a host team (SL) qualified for the final. In the stadium, the match was watched by 35,000 spectators.

2012 ICC World Twenty20 Final
Event2012 ICC World Twenty20
West Indies Sri Lanka
137/6 101
20 overs 18.4 overs
West Indies won by 36 runs
Date7 October 2012
VenueR. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Player of the matchMarlon Samuels (WI)
UmpiresAleem Dar (Pak)
Simon Taufel (Aus)
Attendance35,000
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