The West Indies, restricted to 137/6 after electing to bat, hit back to bowl Sri Lanka all team out for 101 and silence a sell-out crowd of 35,000 at the Premadasa stadium, 7 October 2012 – day/night (20-over match) that included President Mahinda Rajapakse.

West Indies on fire- Darren Sammy led them to a first world title since 1979, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final, World Twenty20, Colombo

Chris Gayle leads the team dance, Sri Lanka v West Indies

Darren Sammy soaks up the moment, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final

Darren Sammy takes good care of the World Twenty20 trophy

Darren Sammy with the trophy, Sri Lanka v West Indies

The celebrations begin for the West Indies team, Sri Lanka v West Indies

The fireworks start as West Indies get their hands on the prize

There was no stopping Chris Gayle, Sri Lanka v West Indies, final

West Indies celebrate their victory, ‘Gangnam’ style, Sri Lanka v West Indies





