Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Marlon Samuels' 2012 T20 World Cup Final Masterpiece
In 2012, Marlon Samuels, a West Indies cricketer, played an amazing innings in the T20 World Cup final against Sri Lanka.
Before he started batting, West Indies were struggling, and everyone thought they would lose.
But Samuels changed everything.
He hit six sixes in a row against a very tough bowler, Lasith Malinga, and scored 78 runs.
His incredible performance helped West Indies win the match.
Even though he had a difficult past and wasn't always liked, that night he showed everyone his true talent and determination.
People still talk about this innings because it was so special and important for his team.
Marlon Samuels scored 78 runs from 56 balls in the 2012 T20 World Cup final against Sri Lanka.
His innings included 6 sixes, all hit against Lasith Malinga in 11 balls.
West Indies were struggling at 38/2 in 11 overs before Samuels' heroics.
Samuels' performance turned the match around, leading West Indies to a 36-run victory.
Despite a controversial past, Samuels' innings is considered one of the greatest in T20 World Cup history.
- Who
- Marlon Samuels, West Indies batsman
- What
- Scored a crucial 78 runs in the T20 World Cup final
- When
- October 7, 2012
- Where
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Why
- To revive West Indies' innings and lead them to victory
- Date
- October 7, 2012
- Venue
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Opponent
- Sri Lanka
- Runs Scored
- 78 runs from 56 balls
- Sixes Hit
- 6 sixes
- Final Result
- West Indies won by 36 runs
- Key Bowler Faced
- Lasith Malinga
- Samuels' Career Context
- Previously banned, controversial figure