12 years have passed since Sri Lanka secured its second major global cricket title by winning the ICC World T20. On April 6, 2014, the national team led by Lasith Malinga triumphed at the Shere Bangla Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh, amid the cheers of thousands of fans.

Mahela Jayawardene emerged as the top run-scorer for Sri Lanka during the tournament, accumulating 158 runs across six matches. In the final, he contributed a crucial 24 runs off 24 deliveries, including four boundaries.

The tournament featured 16 teams from across the globe and concluded on an emotional note for cricket fans as both Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara retired from International T20 cricket following the historic win.