The 2014 ICC T20 World Cup 2014 final took place on April 6, 2014, between India and Sri Lanka at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. It marked the 5th edition of the T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka secured their first T20 World Cup victory by defeating India by six wickets, having previously been runners-up in 2009 and 2012. This win made Sri Lanka the fifth team to claim the title, joining India, Pakistan, England, and West Indies. Notably, it was the third instance where both finalists were Asian teams. The match drew a crowd of 25,000 spectators at the stadium.
The T20 World Cup 2014 was the fifth edition of the ICC World Twenty20 tournament, a global Twenty20 cricket championship, held in Bangladesh from March 16 to April 6, 2014. The tournament was hosted across three cities: Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet. Bangladesh was selected as the host nation by the International Cricket Council in 2010. Notably, this edition of the T20 World Cup 2014 marked the introduction of the Decision Review System (DRS).
Who was India’s captain in T20 World Cup 2014?
India’s captain in the 2014 T20 World Cup was MS Dhoni. Although they fell short in the finals against Sri Lanka, Dhoni’s leadership helped India reach the championship match.
T20 World Cup 2014 Winner: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka put up a consistent performance in the 2014 T20 World Cup. Here’s a look at their journey:
Group Stage
- Won against Netherlands by 9 wickets
- Lost against England by 6 wicket
- Won against New Zealand by 59 runs
- Won against West Indies by 27 runs (D/L Method)
Semi-final
- Won against West Indies (defending champions) by 27 runs (D/L method)
Final
- Defeated India by 6 wickets (India 160/6, Sri Lanka 161/4)
FAQs
Who was captain of Sri Lanka in 2014 T20 World Cup?
Dinesh Chandimal was the captain initially. However, he was suspended for slow over rate and then he lost his spot in the XI. Lasith Malinga led Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup 2014 final.
Who scored most runs in 2014 T20 World Cup?
Virat Kohli was the highest scoring batter in T20 World Cup 2014, he scored 319 runs in the tournament that year.
Who took most wickets in 2014 T20 World Cup?
South Africa’s Imran Tahir took the most wickets in the T20 World Cup 2024 with 12 scalps.
Sri Lanka squad for T20 World Cup 2014
Dinesh Chandimal (captain), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Rangana Herath, Mahela Jayawardena, Nuwan Kulasekara, Suranga Lakmal, Lasith Malinga, Angelo Mathews, Ajantha Mendis, Kusal Perera, Thisara Perera, Seekkuge Prasanna, Kumar Sangakkara, Sachithra Senanayake, Lahiru Thirimanne
