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“Remember the Name!!!” Brathwaite’s unreal finish lit up Eden Gardens in T20 World Cup final

Poulomi Chakraborty

Brathwaite's last over brilliance (Source: @thecricketgully/x.com)Brathwaite's last over brilliance (Source: @thecricketgully/x.com)

The inception of the T20 World Cup was a game-changing move to the cricket world, as the world saw some outstanding talents making waves with their talents. While players from everywhere have come and gone, it’s the West Indies stars who have truly ruled the tournament with their explosive impact.

That edition saw their domination, and the final saw their determination and grit. With 19 needed off the last six balls, Carlos Brathwaite walked in and turned a dream into destiny. The world remained in awe as even the commentator said, ‘Remember the Name’.

England push to the limit while West Indies rise with relentless spirit

Since the first edition of the T20 World Cup, the cricket world has enjoyed some thriving T20I moments, but the 2016 edition was a classic. From nerve-shredding knocks to heart-stopping spells and jaw-dropping finishes, the tournament delivered drama without a single dull moment. Yet, among it all, the England vs the West Indies final still stands head and shoulders above the rest.

Throughout the season, they clashed hard and made their way to the final clash, aiming for their second T20 World Cup trophy. Batting first on the grand stage, England wobbled early but found stability through a vital Joe Root-Jos Buttler partnership. Under relentless Caribbean pressure, Root rose above the chaos with a classy fifty as England scraped their way to 155.

The West Indies side needed 156 runs to secure their second T20 World Cup trophy, but after losing three wickets in just 11 runs, the dream looked far away from them. Standing on that point, Marlon Samuels and Dwayne Bravo’s 75-run stand turned the tide. After Bravo’s exit, England sensed chaos, unaware that an even bigger shock was waiting just around the corner.

19 off the final over, Brathwaite walks into destiny

After Daren Sammy walked away, scoring only two runs, Carlos Brathwaite came to bat, but the drama ignited in the last over. Scoring 137/6 at the end of the 19th over, West Indies needed 19 runs in the final six deliveries of the innings. Kolkata crowd held its breath, and Brathwaite rolled up sleeves.

The English captain trusted Ben Stokes with the ball, and the Caribbean star took the crowd. Stokes bowled a poor delivery, and Brathwaite smashed it for a massive six. The West Indies camp was almost holding their heart on hands, but more destruction was left.

Brathwaite didn’t lose the domination as he smashed another six in the next ball. With just seven runs needed in the last four deliveries, England found themselves in hot water, and Stokes failed to control his nerves.

After another magnificent six on the third ball, they just need 1 run to lift the trophy, but Brathwaite finished off in style. Smashing a monstrous six in the fourth delivery, the West Indies sealed a massive four-wicket victory and named the prestigious trophy for the second time.

“Carlos Brathwaite…Remember The Name!!!”

The game channeled the perfect T20 thrills as the last over decided the final result. Every time England tried to dominate, West Indies fought back with relentless grit. When pressure soared in the last over, Brathwaite took it all over him, and the T20 World Cup recorded one of the craziest knocks.

Brathwaite's unbeaten 34-run knock in just 10 deliveries was the real game-changer. The chaos of that final over was so electric that even former Caribbean legend, Ian Bishop, couldn’t hide their excitement.

After the batter smashed the final six, Bishop shouted from the commentary box, saying, “Carlos Brathwaite…Remember The Name!!!” The line became as iconic as the unforgettable performance itself.