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Memorable World T20 moments

Scoops and sixes

The first T20 international hundred was scored in the first match of the inaugural World T20, in 2007 - by who else but Chris Gayle (though his 117 off 57 balls seems positively sedate compared to some of his more recent assaults). But West Indies lost the match to South Africa by eight wickets.
The first T20 international hundred was scored in the first match of the inaugural World T20, in 2007 - by who else but Chris Gayle (though his 117 off 57 balls seems positively sedate compared to some of his more recent assaults). But West Indies lost the match to South Africa by eight wickets.•Getty Images
The next day Bangladesh beat West Indies by five wickets. The captain, Mohammad Ashraful, hit 61 off 27 balls, helping them chase 165 with two overs to spare.
The next day Bangladesh beat West Indies by five wickets. The captain, Mohammad Ashraful, hit 61 off 27 balls, helping them chase 165 with two overs to spare.•Getty Images
Yuvraj produced another fine innings in the semi-final against Australia. His 30-ball 70 was followed by some accurate bowling and fielding. And so, the sceptics became finalists.
Yuvraj produced another fine innings in the semi-final against Australia. His 30-ball 70 was followed by some accurate bowling and fielding. And so, the sceptics became finalists.•AFP
The 2009 tournament was played in England. Home turf didn't help Stuart Broad, whose overthrow gave Netherlands a famous win over England in the opening match.
The 2009 tournament was played in England. Home turf didn't help Stuart Broad, whose overthrow gave Netherlands a famous win over England in the opening match. •Getty Images
But in the end, the player who captured the fans' hearts was Shahid Afridi. First with a spectacular catch that turned around Pakistan's game against New Zealand.
But in the end, the player who captured the fans' hearts was Shahid Afridi. First with a spectacular catch that turned around Pakistan's game against New Zealand.•AFP
In 2010, the World T20 went to the Caribbean, this time harnessing the ebullience of the region's fans.
In 2010, the World T20 went to the Caribbean, this time harnessing the ebullience of the region's fans.•Getty Images
But the match (and performance) of the tournament came in the other semi-final - between Australia and Pakistan. When Michael Hussey walked out in the 13th over, Australia needed 87 more with five wickets in hand. He played a "freak" of an innings - 60 off 24 balls - including 18 off the final over to take them to the final.
But the match (and performance) of the tournament came in the other semi-final - between Australia and Pakistan. When Michael Hussey walked out in the 13th over, Australia needed 87 more with five wickets in hand. He played a "freak" of an innings - 60 off 24 balls - including 18 off the final over to take them to the final.•Getty Images
You can't keep Gayle out of the T20 party for long. However, his innings that took West Indies to the final was uncharacteristically watchful - at least for him. His unbeaten 75 contained six sixes and the total of 205 was too much for Australia.
You can't keep Gayle out of the T20 party for long. However, his innings that took West Indies to the final was uncharacteristically watchful - at least for him. His unbeaten 75 contained six sixes and the total of 205 was too much for Australia.•ICC/Getty
And they did. Sunil Narine took 3 for 9 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 101 - yet another global final botched for them. Korean pop moves never looked more attractive than when performed by the West Indians, upon winning their first world title since 1979.
And they did. Sunil Narine took 3 for 9 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 101 - yet another global final botched for them. Korean pop moves never looked more attractive than when performed by the West Indians, upon winning their first world title since 1979.•Getty Images
Ireland and Bangladesh had shocked Pakistan and India at the 50-over World Cup earlier that year, but T20 proved to be a format even more conducive to giant-slaying. Brendan Taylor's unbeaten 60 helped Zimbabwe beat Australia, who were still not quite sure how seriously to take the format.
Ireland and Bangladesh had shocked Pakistan and India at the 50-over World Cup earlier that year, but T20 proved to be a format even more conducive to giant-slaying. Brendan Taylor's unbeaten 60 helped Zimbabwe beat Australia, who were still not quite sure how seriously to take the format.•Getty Images
Back in 2007, the ICC was using the bowl-out method - cricket's version of a penalty shootout - to decide T20 ties. India and Pakistan had one in their group game in Durban. Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Robin Uthappa found the target, while Yasir Arafat, Umar Gul and Shahid Afridi all missed.
Back in 2007, the ICC was using the bowl-out method - cricket's version of a penalty shootout - to decide T20 ties. India and Pakistan had one in their group game in Durban. Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Robin Uthappa found the target, while Yasir Arafat, Umar Gul and Shahid Afridi all missed. •Getty Images
After the disappointment of the ODI World Cup, nothing could spell resounding success for the much-criticised ICC better than an India-Pakistan final. Misbah-ul-Haq's scoop launched a thousand T20 leagues.
After the disappointment of the ODI World Cup, nothing could spell resounding success for the much-criticised ICC better than an India-Pakistan final. Misbah-ul-Haq's scoop launched a thousand T20 leagues.•Getty Images
While Misbah's scoop in 2007 had been a doomed one, Tillakaratne Dilshan's was a delightful innovation that lit up the 2009 tournament. Dilshan was the Man of the Series for his 317 runs, which included an unbeaten 96 in the semi-final against West Indies.
While Misbah's scoop in 2007 had been a doomed one, Tillakaratne Dilshan's was a delightful innovation that lit up the 2009 tournament. Dilshan was the Man of the Series for his 317 runs, which included an unbeaten 96 in the semi-final against West Indies.•AFP
After that match, he was promoted to No. 3 for the semi-final and final, in which he scored two half-centuries.
After that match, he was promoted to No. 3 for the semi-final and final, in which he scored two half-centuries.•Getty Images
The "IPL factor" was an overused term by now, especially with regard to India's players, who entered the tournament undercooked despite having played one and a half months of franchise T20 cricket. They lost to West Indies, downed by the IPL hero Gayle.
The "IPL factor" was an overused term by now, especially with regard to India's players, who entered the tournament undercooked despite having played one and a half months of franchise T20 cricket. They lost to West Indies, downed by the IPL hero Gayle.•AFP
But he couldn't repeat his heroics and England chased 148 with three overs to spare. It was their first ICC global title.
But he couldn't repeat his heroics and England chased 148 with three overs to spare. It was their first ICC global title.•AFP
So when Ajantha Mendis dismissed Gayle for 3 in the final, Sri Lanka couldn't be blamed for feeling jubilant. Mendis, the tournament's highest wicket-taker, took an astonishing 4 for 12 in his four overs to restrict West Indies to 137.
So when Ajantha Mendis dismissed Gayle for 3 in the final, Sri Lanka couldn't be blamed for feeling jubilant. Mendis, the tournament's highest wicket-taker, took an astonishing 4 for 12 in his four overs to restrict West Indies to 137.•Getty Images
India, a reluctant participant in the World T20, suddenly found themselves taking to the format. One of the most memorable performances of the tournament was Yuvraj Singh's six successive sixes off one Stuart Broad over, on his way to 50 off 12 balls.
India, a reluctant participant in the World T20, suddenly found themselves taking to the format. One of the most memorable performances of the tournament was Yuvraj Singh's six successive sixes off one Stuart Broad over, on his way to 50 off 12 balls.•Getty Images
And it created a whole new generation of cricket fans.
And it created a whole new generation of cricket fans.•Getty Images
Where Dilshan was audacious, Gayle was awe-inspiring with his huge hits. Against Australia at The Oval, he mowed some monstrous sixes, including one that went into the adjoining Archbishop Tennyson School.
Where Dilshan was audacious, Gayle was awe-inspiring with his huge hits. Against Australia at The Oval, he mowed some monstrous sixes, including one that went into the adjoining Archbishop Tennyson School.•Getty Images
For Pakistan fans, the world title was a catharsis, coming three months after the Lahore terror attack on the Sri Lankan team bus, which led to the country losing the right to host international cricket for the foreseeable future.
For Pakistan fans, the world title was a catharsis, coming three months after the Lahore terror attack on the Sri Lankan team bus, which led to the country losing the right to host international cricket for the foreseeable future.•AFP
England too lost to West Indies, but they progressed to the final after beating Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Kevin Pietersen was their batting lynchpin, with two half-centuries and an unbeaten 43 in the semi.
England too lost to West Indies, but they progressed to the final after beating Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Kevin Pietersen was their batting lynchpin, with two half-centuries and an unbeaten 43 in the semi.•Getty Images
Sri Lanka hosted the 2012 World Twenty20. Early fireworks were provided by Brendon McCullum, who became the first batsman to score two international T20 hundreds. His 123 (off 58 balls) was the highest T20I score of the time.
Sri Lanka hosted the 2012 World Twenty20. Early fireworks were provided by Brendon McCullum, who became the first batsman to score two international T20 hundreds. His 123 (off 58 balls) was the highest T20I score of the time.•AFP
That total would have been much smaller, and possibly achievable for Sri Lanka, if not for Marlon Samuels' 78 - one of the best T20 international innings played. From 87 for 5, he dragged them to a position that West Indies' bowlers could defend.
That total would have been much smaller, and possibly achievable for Sri Lanka, if not for Marlon Samuels' 78 - one of the best T20 international innings played. From 87 for 5, he dragged them to a position that West Indies' bowlers could defend. •AFP