Melbourne: England allowed Pakistan (PAK vs ENG) to score 137 for eight after winning the toss and inviting bat in the final of the T20 World Cup 2022 here on Sunday. For England, Sam Curren took three wickets for 12 runs in four overs, while Adil Rashid dismissed two players for 22 runs from a maiden in four overs.
Chris Jordan took two wickets for 27 runs in four overs. For Pakistan, Shan Masood scored 38 and captain Babar Azam scored 32 runs. Shan Masood scored 38 runs for Pakistan, while captain Babar Azam scored 32 runs. However, Pakistan’s start was not so good, as Rizwan lost his wicket early.
Brilliant spells by Sam Curran and Adil Rashid help England restrict Pakistan to 137/8 in their 20 overs.
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Rashid again showed with his brilliant effort how the Indian team management missed an opportunity by not using Yuzvendra Chahal throughout the tournament. The MCG pitch has plenty of bounce and pace but Buttler’s best performing bowling pair (Karan and Rashid) bowled the opposite, both reducing the pace of their deliveries.
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Rashid bowled at 75 kmph while Karan bowled at 126 to 130 kmph, making it difficult for the Pakistani batsmen to add runs.