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England Win T20 World Cup Final Against Pakistan

ENG 138/5 (19.2) Defeat PAK 137/8 (20) by Five Wickets

Melbourne Cricket Ground, November 13, 2022

England emerged victorious over Pakistan in the nail-biting T20 World Cup final in Melbourne, lifting the trophy for the second time. Pakistan posted a competitive total of 137/8 on the board, but England's resilient batting performance and intelligent bowling attack saw them chase down the target with six balls to spare.

Ben Stokes played a crucial role for England, smashing an unbeaten 52 off just 49 deliveries to lead the chase. His innings included four boundaries and two maximums, providing England with the momentum they needed in the second half of the game.

Pakistan's batting faltered in the final overs, as they lost wickets at regular intervals. Babar Azam top-scored for Pakistan with 32 runs, while Mohammad Rizwan contributed 28. England's bowlers maintained consistent pressure throughout the innings, with Sam Curran and Adil Rashid picking up three wickets each.

The victory marks a historic moment for England, as it is their second T20 World Cup title and their first since 2010. It also cements England's position as one of the leading teams in T20 cricket.

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