Curran, Stokes guide England to glory in final over Pakistan

England gained the toss and bowled first within the remaining. Curran struck early, cleansing up Mohammad Rizwan for 15. Mohammad Haris fell for 8 off 12, attempting to go after Adil Rashid (2/22), which included a maiden. The leg-spinner additionally despatched again Babar Azam (32 off 28) caught and bowled. Stokes chipped in by dismissing Iftikhar Ahmed for a duck.

Shan Masood (38 off 28) and Shadab Khan (20 off 14) added 36 for the fifth wicket, however each fell simply when Pakistan needed them to speed up. Curran and Jordan restricted the lower-order and held Pakistan to beneath 140.

In the chase, Shaheen Afridi cleaned up Alex Hales for 1 with a superb supply. Haris Rauf then dismissed Philip Salt (10) and Jos Buttler (26) to cut back England to 45 for 3. Nonetheless, Stokes held the innings collectively in a defiant knock beneath strain. He rotated the strike well and hit key boundaries.

Harry Brook (20) and Moeen Ali (19) additionally made helpful contributions as Stokes discovered some help on the different finish. Pakistan have been hampered on the loss of life as Shaheen once more received injured and couldn’t full his quota of overs. In the long run, England received over the road in 19 overs, with Stokes deservedly hitting the profitable runs.

Talking after profitable the profitable, England captain Buttler mentioned, “To win the T20 World Cup now, immensely happy with everybody right here. It has been an extended journey and few modifications however we’re reaping the rewards of how we have now performed in the previous couple of years. It has been a unbelievable event.

“After the Eire match however the character we confirmed from thereon in must-win video games is superb. He (Matty Motts) has fitted in very well. We’ve got received a number of Australians within the teaching employees with us on this event and he has led the teaching employees very well, offers the gamers nice freedom,” he added.

Praising Rashid, the England skipper mentioned, “He has been excellent for us within the final three video games, simply the man who makes issues occur and his efficiency was excellent.”

Hailing Stokes, he added, “He’s the last word competitor in something he does and has the expertise to financial institution on as effectively. He timed it completely, the impetus that he and Moeen Ali had simply took it away from Pakistan.”

Curran was named Participant of the Match in addition to Participant of the Event for claiming 13 wickets in six matches.

–By A Cricket Correspondent