This tournament has shown us that while teams are definitely getting closer, players with experience of playing in T20 leagues around the world really shone.
Both teams finished runners-up in their respective groups but dominated their semifinal matches to set up a fascinating battle for the trophy at the MCG.
It was England men’s second title after tasting success in 2010, joining the West Indies as the only two-time winners since the tournament’s inception in 2007.