Pakistan cricket staff mentor Matthew Hayden mentioned that regardless of the defeat he was pleased with the staff for the combat that they put up in opposition to England within the T20 World Cup summit conflict on Sunday on the MCG. Top performances from Sam Curran and Ben Stokes powered England to their second ICC T20 World Cup title after 2010, defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets in a gripping low-scoring remaining on the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday. “It’s amazing that these boys haven’t had the opportunity like the rest of you have but every game, they turned up. Every game, they tried their best in the nets. Bowling, throwing and I think that deserves a round of applause,” Hayden mentioned in a video uploaded by Pakistan Cricket Twitter account.

“It’s amazing to think how far we have come in this tournament and I know you got to be hurting. It does hurt but the reality is that we are so close. Guys, I am really proud of you. I think you have done a wonderful job. Thank you for sharing your inner sanctum with me,” he mentioned.

“I hope each one of you boys feel proud of the achievements of this playing group. I just want to say thank you for sharing your dressing room, sharing your hearts, your mind, your spirit and also putting in your absolute 100% into this campaign. On behalf of the support staff, we just feel so honoured and privileged to be a part of that story,” Pakistan cricket staff mentor Matthew Hayden added within the video.

Hayden believes that the staff’s efficiency would enhance by the point they journey to India for the 50-over World Cup.

“Take it back a month ago, you all shared a meal at my house and I said I was confident that we can lift the World Cup. No that hasn’t changed. Nothing has changed. I am confident that this group of young men can lift the World Cup. And I am confident that with some clarity on how to move forward from this tournament, how to celebrate some good performances and also acknowledge some of the weaknesses we have had in the last one month, that come the World Cup in India, again we’ll be celebrating getting somewhere near the World Cup,” he mentioned.

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Coming to the match, put to bat first by England, Pakistan was diminished 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 obtained some essential wickets. Ben Stokes obtained one wicket.

Chasing 138, England was diminished 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 they usually received their second title, their first since 2010.

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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 remaining.

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