Following his facet’s T20 World Cup win after a five-wicket victory over Pakistan within the remaining, England captain Jos Buttler heaped praises on all-rounder Ben Stokes, saying that he’s an “ultimate competitor in anything he does.” Top performances from Sam Curran and Ben Stokes powered England to their second ICC T20 World Cup title after 2010, as they defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in a gripping low-scoring remaining on the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday.

“It is (the icing on the cake). To win the T20 World Cup now, immensely proud of everyone here. It has been a long journey and few changes but we are reaping the rewards of how we have played in the last few years. It’s been a fantastic tournament. We went to Pakistan before coming here, which was a valuable time for the group and this felt a long way after the Ireland match but the character we showed from thereon in must-win games is amazing,” mentioned Buttler within the post-match presentation ceremony.

“He (Matthew Motts, white-ball head coach) has fitted in really well. We have got a few Australians in the coaching staff with us in this tournament and he has led the coaching staff really well, gives the players great freedom.”

About spinner Adil Rashid‘s efficiency within the match, the skipper mentioned, “Huge swing in the game, that was a fantastic over from Adil. He has been outstanding for us in the last three games, just the guy who makes things happen and his performance was outstanding. When you hit the right length there was a little bit of movement and they were obviously bowling at a good pace, not easy at all.”

On Stokes’ match-winning knock, Buttler mentioned, “And that man again, Ben Stokes is there at the end. He is the ultimate competitor in anything he does and has the experience to bank on as well. He timed it perfectly, the impetus that he and Moeen Ali had just took it away from Pakistan.”

Coming to the match, put to bat first by England, Pakistan was decreased to 137/8 in 20 overs. Shan Masood (38) and skipper Babar Azam (32) scored most of their facet’s runs.

Sam Curran (3/12) was the main bowler for England within the finals. Spinner Adil Rashid (2/22) and pacer Chris Jordan (2/27) additionally acquired some essential wickets. Ben Stokes acquired one wicket.

Chasing 138, England was decreased to 45/3 in 5.3 overs. But a 48-run stand between Ben Stokes (52* off 49 balls with 5 fours and a six) and Moeen Ali (19 off 13 balls) swung the sport in England’s favour and so they received their second title, their first since 2010.

Haris Rauf (2/23) was the decide of the bowlers for Pakistan. Shaheen, Wasim and Shadab picked one every.

Curran clinched the ‘Man of the Match’ for his match-winning spell within the finals.

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Brief rating: 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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