Relive the T20 World Cup 2009 Final scorecard, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Full match summary, key moments, and how Pakistan lifted their first T20 title in style.
The ICC T20 World Cup 2009 Final, held at Lord’s, London, on June 21, 2009, remains one of the most iconic matches in Pakistan’s cricket history. On that day Pakistan redeemed themselves after the heartbreak of the 2007 final and clinched their maiden T20 World Cup title with a commanding performance against Sri Lanka.
Match Overview T20 World cup 2009 Final Scorecard
- Date: June 21, 2009
- Venue: Lord’s, London
- Teams: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
- Result: Pakistan won by 8 wickets
- Player of the Match: Shahid Afridi
- Player of the Tournament: Tillakaratne Dilshan
Sri Lanka, after being asked to bat first, faced an early collapse as Pakistan’s bowlers gets early wickets. Mohammad Amir get wickets of dangerous Dilshan for a duck, its set the early moments. Despite a steady effort from Kumar Sangakkara (64* off 52), Sri Lanka could manage to score 138/6 in their 20 overs. Abdul Razzaq was Pakistan’s bowler with figures of 3/20, while Afridi and Ajmal applied pressure in the middle overs.
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Pakistan’s Dominant Chase
Chasing a target of 139, Pakistan got off to a cautious start. Kamran Akmal and Shahzaib Hasan built a steady foundation, ensuring no early wickets fell. The turning point came when Shahid Afridi walked in — playing with composure and aggression, a rare blend that night.
Afridi’s unbeaten 54 off 40 balls guided Pakistan to easy victory in 18.4 overs, sealing an 8-wicket Victory and clinch the mainden trophy by pakistan. Shoaib Malik (24 off 22) provided steady support, while Akmal added a brisk 37 at the top.
T20 World cup 2009 Final Scorecard Summary
Sri Lanka Innings – 138/6 (20 overs)
- Kumar Sangakkara – 64* (52)
- Angelo Mathews – 35 (24)
- Mohammad Amir – 1/24 (4)
- Abdul Razzaq – 3/20 (3)
- Shahid Afridi – 1/20 (4)
Pakistan Innings – 139/2 (18.4 overs)
- Kamran Akmal – 37 (28)
- Shahzaib Hasan – 19 (20)
- Shahid Afridi – 54* (40)
- Shoaib Malik – 24* (22)
Pakistan won by 8 wickets. check the full scorecard here on wikipage .
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FAQs – T20 World Cup 2009 Final (PAK vs SL)
Who won the T20 World Cup 2009 final?
Pakistan won the ICC T20 World Cup 2009 final by defeating Sri Lanka by 8 wickets at Lord’s, London.
Who was the Player of the Match in the 2009 T20 World Cup final?
Shahid Afridi was named the Player of the Match for his brilliant all-round performance — scoring 54* off 40 balls and taking 1 wicket.
Who was the captain of Pakistan in the 2009 T20 World Cup winning team?
Younis Khan led Pakistan to victory as captain in the 2009 ICC T20 World Cup.
What was the final score of the 2009 T20 World Cup final?
Sri Lanka scored 138/6 in 20 overs, and Pakistan chased it successfully with 139/2 in 18.4 overs.
Who was named the Player of the Tournament in T20 World Cup 2009?
Sri Lanka’s Tillakaratne Dilshan won the Player of the Tournament award for his outstanding batting performances throughout the tournament.
Where was the T20 World Cup 2009 final played?
The final was held at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, England.
How many times has Pakistan won the T20 World Cup?
As Seen the T20 World cup Champions List, Pakistan has won the ICC T20 World Cup once — in 2009.