ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024: Match Highlights
England vs. Pakistan: A Thrilling 2022 Final
Pakistan vs. England Final at Melbourne T20 WC Nov 12, 2022
In a thrilling encounter at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, England emerged victorious over Pakistan to claim the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup title. Ben Stokes's unbeaten half-century (52 off 49) played a pivotal role in England's triumph.
Pakistan batted first and posted a challenging total of 137/8, with Babar Azam contributing a valuable 32. Chris Woakes and Sam Curran shared four wickets for England.
In response, England's chase stuttered early, but Stokes's anchoring knock steadied the innings. With the support of Moeen Ali (19) and Sam Curran (12*), England reached their target with four balls to spare.
Stokes's exceptional performance earned him the Player of the Match award. He credited his team's resilience and determination for the victory, stating, "It's a great feeling to be a World Champion. We've worked so hard for this, and we're all very proud."
Pakistan's valiant effort fell short, but they gave a spirited performance throughout the tournament. Babar Azam praised his team's effort, saying, "We fought hard, but England played better on the day. We're proud of our journey and will learn from this experience."
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will be held in England, and fans are eagerly anticipating another thrilling edition of the tournament.
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