2014 T20 World Cup Final Moments Captured

2014 T20 World Cup Final

The 2014 T20 World Cup Final was a thrilling match between Sri Lanka and India that took place on March 16, 2014, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. The tournament was won by Sri Lanka, who defeated India by 6 runs.

Sri Lanka's Journey to the Final

Sri Lanka was one of the top teams in the tournament and had a strong squad with players like Angelo Mathews, Kumar Sangakkara, and Mahela Jayawardene. They started their campaign on a high note, winning all three matches in Group 1. In the semifinals, they defeated South Africa by 45 runs to reach the final.

India's Journey to the Final

India had a tough group stage, where they finished second behind West Indies. However, they bounced back strongly in the quarterfinals, defeating Australia by 73 runs. In the semifinals, they defeated South Africa by 6 wickets to reach the final.

Match Highlights

The match was played on March 16, 2014, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. The match started with Sri Lanka winning the toss and opting to bat first. They posted a total of 199 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. India's chase was led by Shikhar Dhawan, who scored 45 runs off 52 balls.

Sri Lankan Bowling

The Sri Lankan bowling attack was impressive, with players like Ajantha Mendis and Thisara Perera taking three wickets each. The spinners played a key role in restricting India's run flow and picking up crucial wickets.

Indian Batting

India's batting performance was disappointing, with only Shikhar Dhawan managing to score a decent 45 runs off 52 balls. The rest of the Indian batsmen failed to make an impact, with Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina scoring ducks.

Match Result

Sri Lanka won the match by 6 runs, thanks to their impressive bowling performance. India's chase was restricted due to the spinners' efforts, and they ultimately fell short of the target. The win marked Sri Lanka's first T20 World Cup