England triumph over Pakistan to clinch T20 cricket world cup glory
An excellent bowling display saw them limit Pakistan's run total to 137, taking eight wickets on the way.The victory at the MCG in Melbourne is just the second time England has clinched the T20 World Cup.
Stokes, the test series captain, hit his first half a century in a T20 game and put away the runs needed for England to take the final. Though Pakistan had been limited to 137, with Adil Rashid and Sam Curran putting in quality shifts, disaster struck early in England’s innings when Alex Hales was bowled out for one.
Phil Salt was dismissed for 10 after being caught before captain Jos Buttler got his marching orders too.It capped an impressive tournament from England, who beat India in the semi-final.
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