T20 World Cup: England bags the trophy for the second time beating Pakistan by 5 wickets

After a glorious T20 season, England took home the trophy after beating Pakistan by five wickets at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). England made history by becoming the first men’s national cricket team to hold both the ODI and T20 world titles simultaneously.

Pioneers.

History makers in the Men's game.

Our golden generation.#T20WorldCup | #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/QqmEpNDbco

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) November 13, 2022

The match was quite pivotal for both teams, as they were not only competing for the trophy but also the title of the second team to win the T20 World Cup twice. England now ceremoniously joins West Indies in the club.

English All-Rounder Ben Strokes showed perhaps the most exemplary performance scoring an unbeaten 52 ushering the English team to the target of 138. England finished with 138/5 in 19 Overs for a five-wicket win.

Pakistan, who batted first, set the target of 137 in about 20 overs, which England chased quite smoothly in one over less. The English bowlers showed impeccable form that dominated the game throughout. Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, and Chris Jordan displayed noteworthy performances racking up 3/12, 2/22, and 2/27 respectively.

Bowler Sam Curran was named as the Man of the Match as well as the player of the tournament.

Player of the Match ✅

Player of the Tournament ✅

Some cricketer, @CurranSM 👏 pic.twitter.com/9ABklZ7Gwn

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) November 13, 2022

England (Playing XI): Jos Buttler(WK/Captain), Alex Hales, Philip Salt, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid.

Pakistan (Playing XI): Babar Azam(Captain), Mohammad Rizwan(WK), Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi.

Congratulations @ECB_cricket. You are worthy champions.

Enjoy and celebrate this moment, and we look forward to hosting you in December for the three-Test series.#T20WorldCup | #PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/XYRzJgb7Wv

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 13, 2022