England are one step away from World Cup glory as they take on Pakistan in the T20 final at the MCG this morning. Jos Buttler’s men have hit form at exactly the right time by winning their final two matches in the Super 12s to secure qualification before demolishing India in the semi-finals.
That match saw Chris Jordan and Phil Salt come into the team in place of the injured Dawid Malan and Mark Wood but the changes in personnel didn’t affect England. Adil Rashid (4-0-20-1) and Jordan (4-0-43-3) impressed with the ball to restrict Rohit Sharma’s side to 168-6 before Buttler (80) and Alex Hales (86) stormed to the total to give England a 10-wicket win.
Pakistan Win Chance 40%
England Win Chance 50%
10% Is MINE
If that seems impressive it is nothing compared to Pakistan’s campaign. Babar Azam’s side lost their opening two matches to India and Zimbabwe – both on the final ball of the game – before three consecutive wins saw them sneak through after the Netherlands defeated South Africa. In the semi-final they faced New Zealand and knocked off 153 runs with five balls and seven wickets remaining.
This final is a repeat of the 1992 World Cup which saw Pakistan snatch the trophy from England’s grasp under then captain Imran Khan. Will Babar’s side repeat that feat or can England lift the T20 cup for the second time?
Pakistan vs England
- WICKET! Rizwan bowled by Curran for the England breakthrough, 29/1 after 4.2
- SIX! Shan attacks Livingstone with a massive over, 16 from it to kick-start the Pakistan innings, 84/2
- WICKET! Rashid with the googly and makes the smart catch to remove Babar, 84/3 after 11.1
- WICKET! Stokes with line and length and Iftikhar nibbles at it, Buttler takes the catch, 85/4 after 12.2
- WICKET! Jordan gets in on the act, Shadab falls hitting across the line, Woakes with the catch, 123/6 after 17.2
- WICKET! Curran making a play for player of the tournament after grabbing third wicket, 130/7 after 18.5
- WICKET! Afridi with a beauty to clean up Hales, a Pakistan lifeline, 7/1 after 1.0
- WICKET! Salt chips up off Haris with Iftikhar taking the catch, 32/2 after 4.0
- SIX! Audacious from Buttler, a delightful scoop to send Naseem over the ropes, 43/2 after 5.0
- WICKET! Haris Rauf has the prized scalp of Buttler, England in trouble at 49/3 after 6.0
England 83/3 (12.2) – Target: 138
11:02 , Jack Rathborn
A nice adaption from Shadab as Brook makes a move and the line is tweaked, it’s wide and Brook cannot get it all.
England 83/3 (12.2) – Target: 138
11:02 , Jack Rathborn
A nice adaption from Shadab as Brook makes a move and the line is tweaked, it’s wide and Brook cannot get it all.
England 82/3 (12.0) Stokes 18 (24), Brook 18 (20) – Target: 138
10:58 , Jack Rathborn
Desperate from Haris! He storms towards the ball at the boundary and puts his body on the line, he saves two runs, impressive.
Such commitment. Naseem with swing now and Stokes misses the edge, fortunately for England.
Naseem is adamant Stokes got a nick, Baba sends it upstairs… Drama?
Ultra Edge shows no contact made from Stokes’ bat, England survive! So close, but not enough, Pakistan need a spark, they so nearly got it.
England 77/3 (11.0) Stokes 17 (20), Brook 14 (16) – Target: 138
10:56 , Jack Rathborn
Stokes using all his experience here and gently seizing the momentum in what is a slow bleed for Pakistan as England gradually move closer to 138.
Just 59 needed from 54 balls.
Where will Pakistan vs England T20 World Cup 2022 final match be played?
The Pakistan vs England T20 World Cup 2022 final match will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.
Which TV channel will telecast Pakistan vs England T20 World Cup 2022 final match?
Star Sports Network will telecast the Pakistan vs England T20 World Cup 2022 final match in India.
When and where to watch Pakistan vs England T20 World Cup 2022 final match online?
Disney+ Hotstar will live stream the Pakistan vs England T20 World Cup 2022 final match.
When will Pakistan vs England T20 World Cup 2022 final match be played?
The Pakistan vs England T20 World Cup 2022 final match will be played on November 13, 2022, Sunday.
What time will Pakistan vs England T20 World Cup 2022 final match of the T20 World Cup 2022 start?
The Pakistan vs England T20 World Cup 2022 final match will start at 1:30 PM IST.
What time does the toss between Pakistan vs England T20 World Cup 2022 final match take place?
The toss of the Pakistan vs England T20 World Cup 2022 final match will take place at 1:00 PM IST.