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Twitter reacts to West Indies victory over England in World T20 final

Cricket - England v West Indies - World Twenty20 cricket tournament final
Image: The West Indies celebrate their victory over England in Sunday's final

The West Indies beat England by four wickets in the final of the ICC World T20 on Sunday.

Here we look at the Twitter reaction to a remarkable match:

"Ooonbelieevable. What a game. And a great leveller. Carlos Brathwaite. Who saw that coming?" - Broadcaster Simon Hughes.

"The @westindies can do no wrong!! Incredible win. Congrats on doing the treble #WT20" - Former Australia bowler Glenn McGrath.

"Feel gutted, but not I suspect as gutted as @benstokes38. Sport's a cruel mistress. He'll be our hero again soon" - Broadcaster Piers Morgan.

"Sometimes you have to say well done to a brilliant display of hitting" - former England captain Alec Stewart.

"Seen a lot of things over 25 yrs being involved in international cricket. But nothing quite like that finish to a game 6 6 6 6 congrats WI !" - Sky Sports pundit Shane Warne.

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Ben Stokes of England reacts after being hits for six runs in the final over during the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 Fin
Image: Many former professionals tweeted their support for Ben Stokes, who conceded four consecutive sixes off his final over of the match

"Cricket's the winner. Well played @westindies commiserations @englandcricket that's why t20 is the best format going. Never a dull game" - Yorkshire and England wicket-keeper Tim Bresnan.

"What a incredible game of cricket. Fat Lady was about to start singing then the WI with the Yorkshire name turned up #WT20Final #brathwaite" - Former footballer Geoff Thomas.

"Just a hiccup, @benstokes38! Happens to all great players who put their hands up under pressure! You are a STAR! Braithwaite take a bow!" - Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen.

"If anyone does a champion dance however anywhere near any Barmy Army member this evening we're having words #toosoon" - England's Barmy Army.