2022 T20 World Cup: England Win Their Second T20 Title in Australia
England won the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia, beating Pakistan in the final. Sam Curran took 3/12 to win the match and Player of the Tournament. Relive the key moments and upsets.
The 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup was held in Australia in October-November 2022. England won their second T20 World Cup title — their first since 2010 — by beating Pakistan by 5 wickets in the Melbourne Cricket Ground final. Sam Curran's bowling earned him both match figures of 3/12 and the Player of the Tournament award.
Key Moments
- Zimbabwe beat Pakistan in the group stage — one of the tournament's great upsets
- India beat Pakistan in a tight group-stage match, Alex Hales and Jos Buttler opening for England dominated
- South Africa finished unbeaten in the group stage but failed to qualify for the semi-finals on net run rate
- England's semi-final win over India in Adelaide was decisive — Jos Buttler 80* finished the chase
The Final
Pakistan batted first and scored 137/8 — a par total on the MCG pitch. England chased without their captain Jos Buttler, whose form had dipped in the tournament, needing 138. Sam Curran struck early; England stumbled but Alex Hales and Ben Stokes guided them to victory, with Stokes hitting the winning runs. England won with one over to spare.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2022 T20 World Cup?
England — beating Pakistan by 5 wickets in the Melbourne final.
Who won Player of the Tournament in 2022 T20 World Cup?
Sam Curran of England — he took 3/12 in the final and was consistently England's most impactful bowler throughout the tournament.