On June 21, 2009, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka to win its first T20 World Cup title at the Lord's Cricket Ground. Chasing 139, Pakistan openers Kamran Akmal and Shahzaib Hasan provided a steady start to Pakistan as they put an opening stand of 48 runs. Sri Lanka was not able to recover and in the end, Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Malik guided Pakistan to their first T20 World Cup title win. Pakistan won the match by eight wickets and with eight balls to spare. Pakistan had made it to the finals of the inaugural edition of the World Cup as well, but the side fell short against India.

Source: dna June 21, 2020 10:18 UTC