Calypso Coronation
How England defied expectations to end a 35-year trophy drought at the 2010 T20 World Cup in the West Indies.
Tournament at a Glance
Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Caribbean, the 2010 tournament was a compact and intense affair, featuring 12 nations battling for T20 supremacy and marking the historic debut of Afghanistan on the world stage.
Path to the Final
Group Stage
12 Teams
Super 8s
8 Teams
Semi-Finals
4 Teams
Final
2 Teams
England's Unlikely Triumph
From the brink of elimination to champions, England's campaign was a story of luck, resilience, and a stunning reversal of form.
GROUP STAGE
The Great Escape
England started poorly, losing to the West Indies. They then scraped into the Super 8s without winning a game, advancing past Ireland on net run rate after their match was abandoned due to rain.
SUPER 8s
Finding Form
Freed from pressure, England hit their stride. Inspired by Kevin Pietersen's brilliant batting (73* vs Pakistan, 53 vs South Africa), they won all three games to storm into the semi-finals.
SEMI-FINAL
Clinical Demolition
Against a strong Sri Lankan side, England produced a near-perfect performance. Their bowlers restricted Sri Lanka to 128, a target chased down with 7 wickets and four overs to spare.
Titans of the Tournament
While England triumphed as a team, the tournament was lit up by incredible individual performances. Explore the top run-scorers and wicket-takers.
Moments of Genius
Suresh Raina's Century
Against South Africa, Suresh Raina became the first Indian to score a T20I century. His breathtaking 101 off 60 balls was a masterclass of power and innovation, setting up a crucial victory for India.
Michael Hussey's Heist
In one of the greatest T20 innings ever, Michael Hussey smashed an unbeaten 60 off 24 balls to snatch victory from Pakistan in the semi-final. Needing 18 off the last over, he hit 6, 6, 4, 6 to win with a ball to spare.
The Final Showdown
At the Kensington Oval in Barbados, cricket's oldest rivals, England and Australia, met to decide the champion.
England vs Australia
England won by 7 wickets
Australia Innings
147/6 (20 overs)
David Hussey: 59 (54)
Cameron White: 30 (19)
Ryan Sidebottom: 4-0-26-2
England Innings
148/3 (17 overs)
Craig Kieswetter: 63 (49) (POTM)
Kevin Pietersen: 47 (31) (POTS)
Steve Smith: 3-0-21-1
England's bowlers struck early, reducing Australia to a disastrous 8/3. A recovery led by David Hussey gave Australia a competitive total, but it was no match for England's confident batting. A magnificent 111-run partnership between Craig Kieswetter and Player of the Tournament Kevin Pietersen dismantled the Australian attack, sealing a historic and dominant victory with three overs to spare.