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Sri Lanka vs West Indies, Final at Colombo, Oct 07 2012 - Cricket Photos

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Final (N), Colombo (RPS), October 07, 2012, ICC World Twenty20
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West Indies FlagWest Indies
137/6
Sri Lanka FlagSri Lanka
(18.4/20 ov, T:138) 101

West Indies won by 36 runs

Player Of The Match
78 (56) & 1/15
Player Of The Series
249 runs • 11 wkts
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Disappointed Sri Lanka players watch the post-match presentation, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
Disappointed Sri Lanka players watch the post-match presentation••Ishara S Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images
Marlon Samuels smashed 78 off 56 balls, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
Marlon Samuels bludgeoned 78 off 56 balls against Sri Lanka••Getty Images
West Indies celebrate their victory, 'Gangnam' style, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
West Indies celebrate their victory, 'Gangnam' style••AFP
West Indies on fire: Darren Sammy led them to a first world title since 1979, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
West Indies on fire: Darren Sammy led them to a first world title since 1979••Getty/ICC
There was no stopping Chris Gayle, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
There was no stopping Chris Gayle••Getty/ICC
The fireworks start as West Indies get their hands on the prize, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
The fireworks start as West Indies get their hands on the prize••Getty Images
Darren Sammy with the trophy, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
Darren Sammy with the trophy••Getty/ICC
West Indies celebrate their victory, 'Gangnam' style, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
West Indies celebrate their victory, 'Gangnam' style••Ajay Aggarwal/Getty Images
Nuwan Kulasekara fought hard but in vain, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
Nuwan Kulasekara fought hard but in vain••ICC/Getty
Jubilation for Darren Sammy, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
Jubilation for Darren Sammy••ICC/Getty
Marlon Samuels carted Lasith Malinga for five massive sixes , Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
Marlon Samuels carted Lasith Malinga for five massive sixes ••Getty Images
A dejected Mahela Jayawardene with Kumar Sangakkara, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
A dejected Mahela Jayawardene with Kumar Sangakkara••Getty Images
Darren Sammy takes good care of the World Twenty20 trophy, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
Darren Sammy takes good care of the World Twenty20 trophy••Getty/ICC
Darren Sammy soaks up the moment, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
Darren Sammy soaks up the moment••Getty Images
A dejected Mahela Jayawardene with Kumar Sangakkara, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
A dejected Mahela Jayawardene with Kumar Sangakkara••Getty Images
Chris Gayle leads the team dance, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
Chris Gayle leads the team dance••Getty Images
The celebrations begin for the West Indies team, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
The celebrations begin for the West Indies team••AFP
Marlon Samuels is mobbed by his team-mates, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
Marlon Samuels is mobbed by his team-mates••AFP
Sri Lankan despair as West Indies close in on victory, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
Sri Lankan despair as West Indies close in on victory••ICC/Getty
Denesh Ramdin ran out Thisara Perera, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo, October 7, 2012
Denesh Ramdin ran out Thisara Perera••Getty Images
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Sri Lanka Innings
Player NameRB
caught3336
bowled03
caught2226
bowled15
run out33
run out35
caught47
caught2613
caught513
caught12
not out00
Extras(lb 2, nb 1)
Total101(10 wkts; 18.4 ovs)
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ICC World Twenty20

Group 1
TeamMWLPTNRR
SL33060.998
WI3214-0.375
ENG3122-0.397
NZ3030-0.169
Group 2
TeamMWLPTNRR
AUS32140.464
PAK32140.273
IND3214-0.274
SA3030-0.421
Group A
TeamMWLPTNRR
IND22042.825
ENG21120.650
AFG2020-3.475
Group B
TeamMWLPTNRR
AUS22042.184
WI2011-1.855
IRE2011-2.092
Group C
TeamMWLPTNRR
SA22043.598
SL21121.852
ZIM2020-3.624
Group D
TeamMWLPTNRR
PAK22040.706
NZ21121.150
BAN2020-1.868
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