ICC World Twenty20 2012 Photos

World T20: What a win looks like

August 27, 2012 17:15

World T20 is a coveted title that teams around the world eye with keen interest. Fans wait for it with even more.

A look at the winners and the celebrations in and immediately after the previous three editions. (AFP images)

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World T20 is a coveted title that teams around the world eye with keen interest. Fans wait for it with even more.

A look at the winners and the celebrations in and immediately after the previous three editions. (AFP images)
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2007: India took the cup in the inaugural edition. Played in South Africa, the team under MS Dhoni delivered a powerful performance to emerge as the best side.
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The win came against rivals Pakistan which made it even more special. Defending 157, India managed to knock out Shoaib Malik's side with 5 runs and 3 balls remaining.
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Indian fans came out on the streets in hoards and despite being late at night in the sub-continent, celebrated with unparalleled frenzy.
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2009: The next edition of the World T20 was held in England. Pakistan, runners up from 2007, managed to go that extra mile and take the crown.
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Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in the final match. Chasing 139 for victory, the team lost just 2 wickets and wrap the match up in 18.4 overs.
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Here is just a small measure of the extent of celebrations all over Pakistan after the team took the World T20 crown.
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2010:The third edition of the World T20 Cup was held in West Indies but it eventually saw a very English flavour mixed to it. The opponents in the final - Australia - looked formidable but England managed to craft an easy win.
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Paul Collingwood (left) is seen with the then British PM David Cameron, after returning home as champions.
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The team showed they have the will and the ability to be the best and will begin the 2012 tournament in Sri Lanka as the defending champions.

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ICC World Twenty20 2012 Photos

World T20: What a win looks like

World T20 is a coveted title that teams around the world eye with keen interest. Fans wait for it with even more. A look at the winners and the celebrations in and immediately after the previous three editions. (AFP images)

World T20 is a coveted title that teams around the world eye with keen interest. Fans wait for it with even more.

A look at the winners and the celebrations in and immediately after the previous three editions. (AFP images)