On This Day in 2010: England Makes T20 World Cup History | WATCH Highlights

Exactly 14 years ago, on this day, the England cricket team beat Australia to win their maiden T20 World Cup crown. This was a major moment for English cricket, as it marked their first major success in ICC events. It broke England’s streak of disappointments in multiple tournaments across the 1970s, 1980s and the 1990s. They also became the first-ever non-Asian side to lift the T20 World Cup in only the competition’s third edition.

England batter Kevin Pietersen was named the Player of the Tournament for his outstanding contributions at the World Cup. Let’s relive the epic summit clash that went on to become one of the biggest moments in the history of English cricket.

The Ashes rivals squared off at the Kensington Oval in Barbados for a shot at international glory. At the end of the toss, Australia were batting first. The Aussies endured a nightmare start to the game as they lost Shane Watson in the first over. More success for England followed as Ryan Sidebottom and Graeme Swann combined to leave the Michael Clarke-led squad reeling at 4/45.

Just like their semi-final against Pakistan, it was David Hussey who came to Australia’s rescue once again by playing a fine knock of 59 off 54 balls. Cameron White played a supporting knock of a 19-ball 30 to help Australia reach 147 at the loss of six wickets.

With the momentum shifting in England’s favour, Michael Lumb and Craig Kieswetter led the chase. Lumb was dismissed in the second over by Shaun Tait.

Having lost his partner early, Kieswetter stepped up his performance by scoring 63 runs. Kevin Pietersen also joined in on the action, smashing a 31-ball 47. He belted four boundaries and a six in the 2010 T20 World Cup final.

Shane Watson assumed the bowling responsibility in the 17th over. Eoin Morgan was on strike and he took two runs, followed by a single to give the strike to Paul Collingwood on the first two balls.

The England skipper started with a front-foot pull to send the ball sailing for a six. After a dot ball, he smashed Watson’s fifth delivery of the over for a four. He completed the historic win with a single off a shot away past midwicket.