The ICC T20 World Cup 2010 Final which to be held at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on May 16, 2010, marked a historic moment for English cricket. England Cricket Team defeated Australia in a thrilling encounter to claim their first-ever ICC World Cup title in any format. This victory not only ended England’s long wait for a global trophy but also showcased the rise of a confident and aggressive English T20 side.
Match Overview
- Date: May 16, 2010
- Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
- Teams: England vs Australia
- Result: England won by 7 wickets
- Player of the Match: Craig Kieswetter (ENG)
- Player of the Tournament: Kevin Pietersen (ENG)
Australia’s Innings – A Modest Total
Batting first after losing the toss, Australia get to a very bad starts. England’s bowlers — particularly Ryan Sidebottom and Graeme Swann — kept the pressure on from the beginning. Australia were reduced to 8/3 inside the first few overs, with David Warner and Shane Watson dismissed cheaply.
A fighting partnership between David Hussey (59 off 54) and Cameron White (30 off 19) rescued Australia and took them to Final score of 147/6 in 20 overs. Sidebottom was exceptional with the new ball, finishing with figures of 2/26 in his spells, while Swann and Bresnan contained runs in the middle overs.
England’s Confident Chase
Chasing 148 target in the t20 world cup 2010 final, England lost opener Michael Lumb early, but Craig Kieswetter (63 off 49) and Kevin Pietersen (47 off 31) built a match-winning partnership of 111 runs for the second wicket. Their aggressive batting neutralized Australia’s bowlers, including Mitchell Johnson and Dirk Nannes, who struggled to find breakthroughs.
England reached the target comfortably in 17 overs 148/3, winning the match by 7 wickets with 18 balls to spare. Eoin Morgan remained unbeaten with a steady 15 off 13*, ensuring England’s historic win.
Full Scorecard Summary
Australia Innings – 147/6 (20 overs)
- David Hussey – 59 (54)
- Cameron White – 30 (19)
- Ryan Sidebottom – 2/26 (4)
- Stuart Broad – 2/34 (4)
England Innings – 148/3 (17 overs)
- Craig Kieswetter – 63 (49)
- Kevin Pietersen – 47 (31)
- Eoin Morgan – 15* (13)
- Michael Lumb – 2 (5)
Historic Moment for England
England’s triumph in the 2010 T20 World Cup was more than just a title win — it was a statement. The victory marked the beginning of a new era where England embraced modern, fearless cricket. Under the leadership of Paul Collingwood, the team’s strategic approach, fielding brilliance, and top-order aggression set the tone for future successes.
This win was also special because England became the first non-Asian team to win a T20 World Cup as in recent 2007 India team clinch a trophy while 2009 t20 world cup won by pakistan. Players like Pietersen, Kieswetter, and Sidebottom were instrumental in shaping a dominant campaign that saw England beat strong sides like South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan on their way to the final.
FAQs – T20 World Cup 2010 Final (ENG vs AUS)
Who won the T20 World Cup 2010 final?
England won the ICC T20 World Cup 2010 final by defeating Australia by 7 wickets at the Kensington Oval, Barbados.
Who was the Player of the Match in the 2010 T20 World Cup final?
Craig Kieswetter was named the Player of the Match for his brilliant innings of 63 runs off 49 balls in England’s successful chase.
Who was the captain of England in the 2010 T20 World Cup?
Paul Collingwood captained the England team during the 2010 ICC T20 World Cup.
What was the final score of the 2010 T20 World Cup final?
Australia scored 147/6 in 20 overs, and England chased it down comfortably with 148/3 in 17 overs.
Who was named the Player of the Tournament in T20 World Cup 2010?
England’s Kevin Pietersen received the Player of the Tournament award for his consistent batting performances throughout the event.
Where was the 2010 T20 World Cup final played?
The final of 2010 T20 World cup took place at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Was this England’s first ICC World Cup win?
Yes. The 2010 T20 World Cup was England’s first-ever ICC World Cup title in any format of cricket.