T20 World Cup: England edge Pakistan, emerge champs | As it happened

Onmanorama Staff
Published: November 13, 2022 12:54 PM IST Updated: November 13, 2022 06:08 PM IST
Ben Stokes delivered for England yet again in a big game. Photo: AFP/Martin Keep

Melbourne: England defeated Pakistan by five wickets to emerge champions in the T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Ben Stokes hit an unbeaten 52 off 49 balls to guide the English home in a tense chase.

Adil Rashid celebrates with teammates after dismissing Babar Azam. Photo: AFP/Surjeet Yadav

Earlier, England restricted Pakistan to 137/8 after Jos Buttler opted to bowl.

England also became the first team to hold the ODI and T20 World Cups at the same time.

Mohammad Rizwan fell for 15 in the final. Photo: AFP/Martin Keep

Read the match report here.

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