West Indies outclassed hosts Sri Lanka by 36 runs in a low-scoring finale to lift the 2012 World Twenty20 title at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.


Chasing a fighting 138-run target, Sri Lanka were bundled out for 101 runs in 18.4 overs in front of 35,000 dazed fans.

It was the West Indies' first major title since 2004 when they lifted the Champions Trophy in England.

West Indies bowlers were on a roll as they dented Sri Lankan chase by removing seven batsmen within 70 runs in 15 overs in the final clash of the World T20.