postpe Greatest Moments: QF 2: Pakistan's T20WC win v Herath's 5/3
There are countless iconic moments from the six Men’s T20 World Cups so far but with your help, we’ve managed to narrow it down to a final eight. It’s up to you to decide which is the best via a bracket system.
Below is a recap of what has happened so far and a look at the current match-up.
Pakistan lift their first T20WC trophy
postpe Greatest Moments: Pakistan’s first ICC T20 World Cup trophy (2009)
In 2007, Pakistan’s players and supporters alike were left heartbroken as they lost a seesawing final against India, falling just five runs short. They did not have to wait too much longer to heal that wound, taking out the 2009 edition when they beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets at Lord’s. Sent out to field first, Pakistan kept Sri Lanka to 138/6 as Mohammad Amir set the perfect tone in the first over – a maiden that included the wicket of Player of the Tournament Tillakaratne Dilshan. Fittingly, Shahid Afridi led the charge in the chase, scoring an unbeaten 54 off 40, paving the way for captain Younis Khan to lift the trophy aloft in his final T20I.
Herath helps defend 119 with a 5/3 against New Zealand
postpe Greatest Moments: Herath defends 119 with 5/3 (2014)
Sri Lanka had to overcome New Zealand to cement their qualification for the semi-finals in 2014. Rangana Herath rescued them after their chances to win had become negligible. A hapless effort from the bat could only give the bowlers 119 to defend. Herath's immaculate performance in the match was kicked off by the run-out of Martin Guptill. In his first over, he bowled five consecutive dot balls that added the pressure on Brendon McCullum, who then stepped down the track to break the shackles. But Herath's flighted delivery spinning away from him outdid McCullum with Kumar Sangakkara completing the stumping. Herath followed this with another maiden over while removing Ross Taylor and Jimmy Neesham for ducks in consecutive deliveries. Luke Ronchi and Trent Boult became the final victims of Herath's torment that bundled New Zealand for 60 runs – their lowest T20I total.
QF1: Carlos Brathwaite’s ’Remember the Name’ moment (2016) vs Umar Gul’s stunning 5/6 against New Zealand (2009)
Postpe Greatest Moments: Carlos Brathwaite 'remember the name'
In 2016, Carlos Brathwaite hit England's Ben Stokes for four consecutive sixes to help the West Indies lift the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Yuvraj Singh’s six sixes in an over v England (2007) vs Yuvraj Singh’s semi-final 30-ball 70 v Australia (2007)
Postpe Greatest Moments: Yuvraj Singh smashes six sixes in an over
Some banter from England's Andrew Flintoff triggered Yuvraj Singh into hitting Stuart Broad for six sixes in the 2007 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
**Carlos Brathwaite’s ’Remember the Name’ moment (2016)**v Netherlands’ chase of 190 by the 14th over (2014)
Postpe Greatest Moments: Carlos Brathwaite 'remember the name'
In 2016, Carlos Brathwaite hit England's Ben Stokes for four consecutive sixes to help the West Indies lift the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Chris Gayle smashes the fastest T20WC ton (2016) v Umar Gul’s stunning 5/6 against New Zealand (2009)
postpe Greatest Moments: Umar Gul’s stunning 5/6 against New Zealand (2009)
**Pakistan maiden ICC Men's T20 World Cup trophy (2009)**v Angelo Mathews's brilliance in the field prompts re-think of the laws (2009)
postpe Greatest Moments: Pakistan’s first ICC T20 World Cup trophy (2009)
Sunil Narine's 3/9 guides West Indies to their maiden ICC Men's T20 World Cup title, (2012) vsRangana Herath helps Sri Lanka defend 119 with his brilliant 5/3 (2014)
postpe Greatest Moments: Herath defends 119 with 5/3 (2014)
India beat Pakistan in the Final (2007) vs Pakistan’s five-wicket over v Australia (2010)
postpe Greatest Moments: India beat Pakistan in the Final (2007)
Dhoni’s famous run-out against Bangladesh (2016) vs Kohli’s masterful chase against Australia (2016)
Postpe Greatest Moments: Virat Kohli, the master of the chase
Thisara Perera's cameo guided Sri Lanka to their maiden T20 World Cup title (2014) vIndia defeat Pakistan in a bowl-out (2007)
Postpe Greatest Moments: India defeat Pakistan in a bowl-out
Yuvraj Singh's 30-ball 70 in the 2007 semi-final against Australia v Angelo Mathews' dream over against the West Indies in 2009
Postpe Greatest Moments: Yuvraj Singh's fiery 30-ball 70
Yuvraj's six sixes in an over against England (2007) vs Kapugedera’s six gives SL victory on the final ball (2010)
Postpe Greatest Moments: Yuvraj Singh smashes six sixes in an over
Some banter from England's Andrew Flintoff triggered Yuvraj Singh into hitting Stuart Broad for six sixes in the 2007 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
**The famous run-out by MS Dhoni against Bangladesh (2016)**vs Afghanistan defend 123 against West Indies (2016)
Postpe Greatest Moments: MS Dhoni run out secures one-run win in 2016
Brathwaite's 'Remember the name' Moment (2016) vs New Zealand's one-run heist vs Pakistan (2010)
Postpe Greatest Moments: Carlos Brathwaite 'remember the name'
In 2016, Carlos Brathwaite hit England's Ben Stokes for four consecutive sixes to help the West Indies lift the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Smith's flick to leg with an outside off guard (2016) vs Netherlands' chase of 190 in the 14th over (2014)
Postpe Greatest Moments: Netherlands chase down 190 in 14 overs
Mike Hussey's match-winning 60* in the semi-final (2010)vs Chris Gayle smashes the fastest T20WC ton (2016)
Postpe Greatest Moments: Chris Gayle scores 47-ball century
England lift their first ICC Men's trophy in (2010) vs Umar Gul dismantles New Zealand with a stunning spell 5/6 (2009)
PostPe Greatest Moments: Umar Gul dismantles New Zealand with 5/6
Pakistan’s first ICC T20 World Cup trophy (2009) vs Lasith Malinga’s fantastic five-for vs England (2012)
Postpe Greatest Moments: Pakistan win 2009 ICC Men's T20 World Cup
Netherlands stun England (2009) vs Mathews’ prompts rethink of laws (2009)
Postpe Greatest Moments: Angelo Mathews fielding effort prompts a re-think of the laws
**Narine's 3/9 helps West Indies win maiden T20 title (2012)**vs Santner's stunning T20 World Cup debut (2016)
Postpe Greatest Moments: Narine's 3/9 helps West Indies win maiden T20 title
Rangana Herath wins it for Sri Lanka (2014) vs England chase down 230 vs South Africa (2016)
Postpe Greatest Moments: Rangana Herath wins it for Sri Lanka
India beat Pakistan in the T20 World Cup final (2007) vs Alex Hales hits unbeaten century against Sri Lanka (2014)
Postpe Greatest Moments: India beat Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2007 final
**Pakistan's five-wicket over (2010)**vs Zimbabwe stun Australia (2007)
Postpe Greatest Moments: Pakistan take five in one over against Australia
**Virat Kohli's masterful chase against Australia (2016)**vs Ajantha Mendis' 6/8 against Zimbabwe (2012)
Postpe Greatest Moments: Virat Kohli, the master of the chase
Thisara Perera's cameo which guided Sri Lanka to their maiden T20 World Cup title in 2014 v West Indies' thrilling Super Over win over New Zealand in the 2012 edition.
postpe Greatest Moments : Chris Gayle smashes the fastest T20WC ton (2016)