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Carlos Brathwaite given Team India jersey by Virat Kohli after T20 World Cup 2016 semi-final

Braithwaite hit Ben Stokes in the final over for four sixes, thus sealing a thrilling win for the Windies in the World T20.

Edited By : Cricket Country Staff |Apr 03, 2016, 10:43 PM IST

Published On Apr 03, 2016, 10:43 PM IST

Last UpdatedApr 03, 2016, 10:43 PM IST

Carlos Brathwaite (right) was given the Team India jersey by Virat Kohli © Getty Images
Carlos Brathwaite (right) was given the Team India jersey by Virat Kohli © Getty Images

West Indies batsman and match-winner in the final of the ICC World T20 2016, Carlos Brathwaite, was given the Team India jersey by Virat Kohli, following the semi-final win against India at the Wankhdede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. Brathwaite was the match-winner in the game and also flourished in the final as he hit the winning runs in the final over against England at the historic Eden Gardens Stadium on Sunday. Braithwaite hit Ben Stokes in the final over for four sixes, thus sealing a thrilling win for the Windies, as they claimed their second title, and also became the first nation to win two World T20 titles. LIVE CRICKET SCORECARD: England vs West Indies, ICC World T20 2016, Final at Kolkata

Earlier, West Indies skipper Darren Sammy made the right call and won the toss, as he elected to bat first, while he moved in with an unchanged squad from the semi-final win over India. England skipper, Eoin Morgan too moved in with an unchanged squad, following the victory over New Zealand in the semi-final. England posted a challenging total of 155 for the loss of nine wickets in 20 Overs, courtesy of a half-century from Joe Root, while Dwayne Bravo and Carlos Brathwaite claimed three wickets each. LIVE CRICKET UPDATES: England vs West Indies, ICC World T20 2016, Final at Kolkata

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Having slayed the giants of ICC T20 World Cup 2016 — India and New Zealand — in their respective semi-finals, West Indies and England clash in the final of the tournament at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday night. For many in the cricket fraternity, neither West Indies nor England were among the favourites when the tournament began. But both teams surprised with their distinct brands of cricket, setting themselves perfectly to have a crack at the World T20 trophy for the second time in their history. It will be truly hard to pick a favourite for this clash, as both West Indies and England can mercilessly scourge the best of the oppositions on their day.