England Claims Second T20 World Title
Pakistan vs England Final: A Thrilling Conclusion
Scorecard and Highlights
On November 13, 2022, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, England emerged victorious in the T20 World Cup final, defeating Pakistan by five wickets to claim their second world title in the format. England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that ultimately proved crucial.
Pakistan's top order struggled against England's disciplined bowling attack, with only Shan Masood (38) and Iftikhar Ahmed (28) managing to make significant contributions. In the end, Pakistan's innings ended at a modest 137/8.
England's chase began steadily, with openers Alex Hales and Jos Buttler putting on a 55-run partnership for the first wicket. However, Pakistan's spinners, led by Shadab Khan, managed to slow down the scoring rate. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, England kept pace with the required run rate thanks to valuable contributions from Harry Brook (20) and Ben Stokes (52).
With 28 runs needed off the final three overs, Stokes took matters into his own hands, hitting a six and a four off Haris Rauf in the penultimate over to bring England within touching distance of victory. Sam Curran then hit the winning runs with six balls remaining, securing a memorable victory for England.
England's victory marked a historic moment as they became the first men's team to hold the 20-over and 50-over World Cup titles simultaneously. Ben Stokes was named Player of the Match for his all-around performance, while Sam Curran received Player of the Tournament honors for his consistent contributions throughout the tournament.
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