We probably never expected India to win the inaugural Twenty20 Championship, and their opponents, Pakistan, weren't expected to reach the final either. That sums up the tournament which I believe was a great success; shortened match duration, music, cheerleaders, loads of sixes and dollops of entertainment for the spectators.

This tournament has partially restored the interest in cricket the much-maligned World Cup earlier this season.  India's early departure just about destroyed the game on the sub continent. But I am confident that this format will be a great success in future because of its mantra of uncertainity throughout the game. All it takes is one over to change the course of the match as seen in most of the close matches in the tournament.

The format encourages the team as a whole to perform and does not rely much on pure individual brilliance, whether it is bowling, batting or fielding. Players need to be on their toes throughout the match. Unlike games such as football and hockey, this format gives more opportunities for either team to turn the match in their favour. As a football fan myself I have found this format interesting, like many of my other football crazy friends.

'As a football fan myself I have found this format interesting, like many of my other football crazy friends'

Best Match:
Although the final was a very close encounter, the best match of the tournament was no doubt between Pakistan and India earlier in the group stages. With the match changing constantly in favour of one team and then the other it was apt that it ended in a tie. The subsequent bowl out, similar to the penalty shoot-out in football, was a great novelty to watch. I remember the match being turned by Misbah-ul-Haq and Yasir Arafat in their favour by slogging the Indian bowlers out of the park after Pakistan managed to dig their own grave by losing wickets playing some poor shots. This was Twenty20 at its best.

Best Performances in the field:
Chris Gayle's thunderous century against South Africa; Yuvraj Singh's sixes hurricanes against England and  Australia; Mohd Asif's spell against India; Justin Kemp's innings against the Kiwis, were some of the glittering moments of this tourney.

Players to watch out for:
The 33-year-old Misbah-ul-Haq has been a revelation for Pakistan throughout the tournament bailing them out with some crucial knocks. Tanvir Sohail also looks a very hot prospect for the Pakistanis. Gautam Gambhir and  RP Singh from India, Morkel of South Africa are some of the other young guns to shine in this tournament