England beat Pakistan in the last to end up being the winners of the T20 World Cup2022 Photo:@T20 WorldCup
Cricketing greats from all over the world required to social networks platforms to praise England on clinching the ICC T20 World Cup title on Sunday.
Top efficiencies from Sam Curran and Ben Stokes powered England to their 2nd ICC T20 World Cup title after 2010, as they beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in a gripping low-scoring last at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised England on winning the” carefully battled last”.
” Congratulations England on winning your 2nd @T20 WorldCup. Wonderful accomplishment. It was a carefully battled last and would’ve been a lot more fascinating had actually Afridi not been hurt. What a roller rollercoaster of a World Cup. #T20 WorldCupFinal,” tweeted Tendulkar.
Star Indian batter Virat Kohli likewise required to Instagram to praise England on their title win.
Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya likewise required to Twitter to praise England on their 2nd world title win. “Congratulations England Well played!,” tweeted Pandya.
South African batting legend AB de Villiers likewise praised England, tweeting, “Well done England! Undoubtedly the very best group in the tourney.”
Sri Lankan batting excellent Sanath Jayasuriya likewise hailed England’s amazing efficiency, stating, “Congratulations to England for playing a strong amusing brand name of cricket. Well played Pakistan for never ever quiting! Cricket was the winner #T20 WorldCupFinal.”
Some England gamers likewise required to social networks to reveal their happiness after the win.
” ON TOP OF THE WORLD,” tweeted England Cricket.
Congratulating the “finest white-ball group” worldwide, previous England skipper Michael Vaughan tweeted, “England are the very best white ball group worldwide. They have an amazing group of gamers, throughly should have to now hold both white ball WCs. In Ben Stokes they have a gamer who feels in one’s bones how to win the huge minutes. Fantastic groups require Great people. England have plenty.”
Former England 201950- over World Cup-winning skipper Eoin Morgan likewise published a story on Instagram about his group’s win.
England batter Jonny Bairstow, presently out of action with an injury, was likewise thrilled about his side’s win, tweeting, “You beauties! There with you in spirit, deserve it young boys!.”
Attacking batter Jason Roy, who might not make it to the team owing to bad type with the willow, likewise praised his side on their 2nd title. “Hell of an accomplishment! Congratulations lads,” tweeted Roy.
Former England batter Kevin Pietersen likewise tweeted, “Back with phone signal & & BOOM! Never ever in doubt, @englandcricket!.”
Some Pakistani cricketers likewise required to social networks to reveal their dissatisfaction in their defeat.
Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar published a broken-heart emoji to reveal his unhappiness after his side stopped working to win their 2nd title.
Former bowler Wahab Riaz likewise tweeted, “Regardless of that we didn’t complete the method we wished to! I salute the bowling lineup for an extraordinary battle, each n everybody has actually been remarkable! Specifically @HarisRauf14, @iShaheenAfridi, @76 Shadabkhan and @iNaseemShahCongratulations @englandcricket #ENGvPAK.”
Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Hafeez likewise praised his group for their journey to the last. “We like u & & happy with u all group Pakistan. We ought to all pleased with the unbelievable journey to get to the last. U men motivated lots of with ur durability & & group unity. Thank u group Pakistan for beautiful & & remarkable memories #ICCT20 WorldCup2022,” he tweeted.
Put into bat by England, Pakistan closed their innings at 137/ 8 in 20 overs. Shan Masood (38) and skipper Babar Azam (32) contributed majorly to Pakistan’s rating.
Sam Curran( 3/12) was the leading bowler for England in the finals while legpinner Adil Rashid (2/22) and paceman Chris Jordan (2/27) likewise declared some vital wickets. Ben Stokes, who scored an unbeaten half-century and struck the winning run, likewise got a wicket.
Chasing138, England was decreased to 45/ 3 in 5.3 overs. A 48- run stand in between Ben Stokes (52 off 49 balls with 5 fours and a 6) and Moeen Ali (19 off 13 balls) restored their and ultimately swung the video game in England’s favour.
The loss of their bowling lychpin Shaheen Shah Afridi, who got an injury while taking a catch on te boudary line and later on left the field in the back-end of the England innings, harmed Pakistan’s opportunities.
Haris Rauf( 2/23 )was the choice of the bowlers for Pakistan while Shaheen, Wasim Jr. and Shadab Khan got a wicket each.
Curran clinched the ‘Man of the Match’ for his match-winning spell.
Brief rating: Pakistan: 137/ 8 (Shan Masood 38, Babar Azam 32; Sam Curran 3-12) vs England: 138/ 5 (Ben Stokes 52 *, Jos Buttler 26, Haris Rauf 2/23).
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First Published: Sun, November 132022 21: 56 IST