Khailtamasha.com proudly congratulate the Pakistan Cricket team on winning this t20 world cup

Pakistan, who fell agonizingly short in 2007 and have been through so much strife as a country in the two years since, have pulled off a magnificent victory. Lord's is a sea of roaring green.

Spare a thought for the Sri Lankans who were unbeaten right through the tournament. they've played brave and innovative cricket and were felled by an inspired side. It's Pakistan's moment though ... and aren't they enjoying it. Malik's generous in his praise for Shahid bhai but he played a crucial innings too, staying calm at one end, scoring at just over a run a ball.

I can hear the horns blaring in St. Johns Wood already, it will go on long into the night. It was emotional at Trent Bridge a few days ago, I can't imagine what it will be like today.

"An ultimate tournament to watch. True learners-Pakistan. They wee runner ups last time and they have done it this time. A great show by Sri Lanka, Ireland and Windies," says Rahul.

It's presentation time ...

"Cricket has won! Again! Hopefully, this will bring better support and bigger things Pakistan's way...which would only mean better cricket in the sub-continent. Congratulations Pakistan, and Shahid Afridi. You've given your fans enough to talk about," says Sam.

Afridi is the Player of the Match, again, and just listen to that ovation as he comes up to receive his award. It's massive. He credits Younis for sending him up in the order and telling him to just play his game. "The guys were really motivated," he says, and it showed.

And the Player of the Tournament is ... Tillakaratne Dilshan! He's been in outstanding form, scoring over 300 runs. It's a crying shame he failed today but such is cricket. It didn't surprise him that Pakistan bounced him today and he says the move to the top of his order has helped his career.

"I'm very proud of my team," says Sangakkara. "I'm proud about their fight, their attitude and I think we're going to be a really good team. It was tough for our bowling unit to keep on defending totals during the tournament, we could have done with 20 runs more. That's (Sri Lanka's) the best bowling unit in the world." Sangakkara signs off by thanking Sri Lanka's fans for their support ...

Pakistan's players go up to get their medals and are roared on by the crowd. Shahid Afridi, says Nasser Hussain. ROAR, goes the crowd ... Kamran Akmal, says Hussain ... you get the drift. The loudest cheer is for Umar Gul, Razzaq gets a loud one as well, he's returned to the Pakistan fold in spectacular fashion.

"It was fantastic, we were underdogs, all credit goes to the team and the nation," says Younis. "A team like us needs a good start and suddenly we got that. I knew if we restricted them to 140-150 it would be chaseable. This is a gift from us to our nation." Well done Pakistan!

Younis goes up to take the trophy from David Morgan and it's a team moment now. There are ribbons and ticker playing all over the place and the Pakistan players are soaking it in.

"Dohl and bangra all over pakistan, lots of people out and having fun," says Hassan. They are singing again at Lord's, "Dil dil Pakistan, jaan jaan Pakistan." The party is going to continue long into the night. The players are doing a lap of honour now. Razzaq's carrying the trophy. They're doing quite a quick lap! Younis has the flag draped over his shoulders and is walking at a more leisurely pace.

That's about it from us at Cricinfo today. Thank you for all your emails right through the tournament, we hope you've enjoyed our coverage of the World Twenty20. On behalf of Will Luke today, and all the other commentators, this is George Binoy signing off. Cheers.

18.4


Malinga to Shahid Afridi, 1 leg bye, he's done it! Afridi misses the yorker and it hits him on the pad and the ball goes on the off side, it's a leg bye but who cares, Afridi raises his arms in triumph, what a player, he's delivered when it mattered most, the players rush on to the ground to mob him and Malik, such joy, there are hugs all around

Afridi on strike, how fitting if he hits the winning run.. brace yourself...

18.3


Malinga to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, yorker, single, Malik digs it out towards short fine leg,

Pakistan are two away ... from being the new World Twenty20 champions. Move over India!

18.2


Malinga to Shoaib Malik, FOUR, four! four! Malik nudges the ball off his pads past the man at short fine leg, no stopping that, Pakistan are two runs away, Malinga lost control of that slower one

18.1

Malinga to Shahid Afridi, 1 run, full ball on off and middle stump, Afridi flicks through midwicket, sensible sensible innings, barely a risk taken

The noise is unbelievable, they love it when Pakistan win, they love it more when Afridi's the one winning it for them. Malinga will bowl, can he pull off the impossible? Will Afridi go for glory? What a finish to the tournament ... stay with us.



16.6


Mendis to Shahid Afridi, 1 run, Afridi makes room but mis-times the drive to cover, the 50 stand is up between these two.

16.5


Mendis to Shahid Afridi, 2 runs, full toss and Afridi heaves it into the gap at deep midwicket! Has he got four? No he hasn't, two runs though ...

16.4


Mendis to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, Malik gets out of his crease again and hits the ball to long on for one

16.3


Mendis to Shahid Afridi, 1 run, Mendis fires in the yorker and Afridi digs it out towards t he bowler for a single

16.2


Mendis to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, Malik jumps down the track and chips towards long off for a single

16.1


Mendis to Shahid Afridi, 1 run, full ball on the pads, Mendis follows Afridi as he makes room, flicked through midwicket for one

Pakistan need 33 off 24 ... this is getting tight. Sri Lanka have quality bowlers left. Here's one of them, Mendis will bowl his last. Can he bowl a good one for Sri Lanka? The margin for slip-ups is disappearing fast!



15.6


Malinga to Shahid Afridi, 1 run, flicked of the pads towards midwicket, there's a bit of a mix-up between the batsmen but the fielder fumbles! Pressure!

15.5


Malinga to Shahid Afridi, no run, fantastic yorker, Afridi stays in his crease and plays it back to the bowler

15.4


Malinga to Shahid Afridi, no run, Afridi makes room to hit on the off side by moving outside leg, Malinga responds by firing a full toss wide outside off stump, Afridi can't reach it even though he lunges

15.3


Malinga to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, Malik chops a yorker into the pitch hard and they run a single

15.2


Malinga to Shoaib Malik, no run, the slower ball outside off stump, Malik tries to play the late cut but can't

15.1


Malinga to Shahid Afridi, 1 run, a fast swinging full toss, Afridi stands his ground and flicks towards square leg

Pakistan need 36 off the last five overs ... will this be decided in the final over? Will Misbah get a chance to exorcise the ghosts of 2007? Or will these two finish it? Malinga's running in ... chants of "Afridi, Afridi" echo around Lord's.