Calypso Kings & A Final to Remember
The 2016 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India was a spectacle of power-hitting, tactical genius, and unforgettable drama, culminating in one of the most astonishing finals in cricket history.
Champions
West Indies
(2nd Title)Player of the Tournament
Virat Kohli
(273 Runs @ 136.50 Avg)Most Runs
Tamim Iqbal
(295 Runs)Most Wickets
Mohammad Nabi
(12 Wickets)The Tournament Path
The unique three-stage format created a high-stakes journey from the preliminary rounds to the final showdown. Click on a stage to learn more about its structure and significance.
First Round
8 Teams, 2 Spots
Super 10s
2 Groups of 5
Knockouts
Semis & Final
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Key Stories & Turning Points
Beyond the final, the tournament was filled with record-breaking chases, tactical masterstrokes, and individual heroics that defined the narrative.
Tournament Leaders
The tournament was a showcase for individual brilliance. Explore the top performers with both bat and ball.
A Tournament's Lasting Legacy
The West Indian Dynasty
The victory cemented a golden generation of T20 specialists as the first-ever two-time men's champions, marking a historic day for Caribbean cricket as the women's team also won their final.
The Rise of Associates
Afghanistan's campaign, highlighted by their bowlers topping the charts and a victory over the eventual champions, signaled a narrowing gap between Associate and Full Member nations in the T20 format.
Evolution of T20 Batting
The tournament's high-scoring thrillers, especially England's record chase of 230, solidified the era of hyper-aggressive batting and reinforced that no total was safe, fundamentally altering T20 strategy.
Divergent Career Paths
The final over immortalized Carlos Brathwaite with "Remember the name," while serving as a crucible for Ben Stokes, who forged a career defined by resilience from that moment of heartbreak.