After his team’s T20 World Cup triumph following a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the final, the England captain jos buttler praised the all-rounder Ben Stokes, adding that he is “the ultimate competitor in everything he does.” top performance from Sam Curran And Ben Stokes powered England to their second ICC T20 World Cup title since 2010 as they beat Pakistan by five wickets in a low-scoring final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday.
“It’s (the icing on the cake). Now to win the T20 World Cup, everyone here is very proud. It’s been a long journey and a few changes, but the way we’ve played over the years Paying off. It’s been a great tournament. We went to Pakistan before coming here which was a valuable time for the group and after the Ireland match it was a long way but we picked up winning games from there The character I showed is amazing,” he said. Butler at the post-match presentation ceremony.
“He (Matthew Motts, the white-ball head coach) has fitted in really well. We have a few Australians in the coaching staff with us in this tournament and he has led the coaching staff really well, giving the players a lot of freedom. gives.”
about spinner adil rasheedPerformance in the match, the captain said, “Huge swing in the game, that was a brilliant over from Adil. He’s been outstanding for us in the last three games, just the guy who does things and his performance was outstanding. When you hit the right length There was a bit of movement when he struck and he was obviously bowling at a good pace, not easy at all.”
On Stokes’ match-winning knock, Butler said, “And that man is again Ben Stokes at the end. He is the biggest competitor in everything he does and has experience on the bank. He timed it perfectly. ” encourage that he and Moeen Ali Took it from Pakistan.”
Coming into the match, Pakistan were reduced to 137/8 in 20 overs, with England batting first. Shan Masood (38) and the captain Babar Azam (32) scored most of his team’s runs.
Sam Curran (3/12) was the leading bowler for England in the final. Spinner Adil Rashid (2/22) and fast bowler Chris Jordan (2/27) also got some important wickets. Ben Stokes got a wicket.
Chasing 138, England were reduced to 45/3 in 5.3 overs. But a 48-run partnership between Ben Stokes (52* off 49 balls with five fours and a six) and Moeen Ali (19 off 13 balls) turned the game in England’s favor and they won their second title. Won, which was their first title since 2010.
Haris Rauf (2/23) Was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan. Shaheen, Wasim and Shadab chose one each.
Curran won the ‘Man of the Match’ award for his match-winning spell in the final.
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Brief scores: Pakistan: 137/8 (Shan Masood 38, Babar Azam 32; Sam Curran 3-12) vs England: 138/5 in 19 overs (Ben Stokes 52*, Jos Buttler 26, Haris Rauf 2/23).
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