T20 World Cup 2022: England's Second Title in Australia
England won the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia, defeating Pakistan in the final at the MCG — becoming the first men's team to hold both ODI and T20 World Cup titles simultaneously.
Super 12 and the Landscape
The 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup was held in Australia across seven venues, including the MCG, SCG, Optus Stadium (Perth), and Adelaide Oval. Twelve nations played in the Super 12 stage, with two groups of six teams each qualifying the top two to the semi-finals. The tournament was played in October–November 2022, coinciding with the Australian summer start.
India's Semi-Final Exit
India, favourites with home conditions as advantage, topped their Super 12 group but lost to England in the semi-final at the Adelaide Oval. Buttler and Alex Hales opened explosively, sharing a 170-run opening partnership as England chased 169 inside 16 overs. The partnership shattered India's dreams and announced England under Jos Buttler as a formidable force.
The MCG Final vs Pakistan
The final on 13 November 2022 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground drew 80,462 spectators — the largest crowd for a T20I at the time. England posted 137/8 on a damp pitch in front of a massive crowd. Pakistan, needing 138, were restricted to 137/8 — tied. England won via Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method after rain interrupted play. The result was controversial in Pakistan but the process was correct under ICC regulations.
Sam Curran: Player of the Tournament
Sam Curran, England's left-arm pace bowler, won the Player of the Tournament award after taking 13 wickets — the most in the 2022 T20 World Cup. His ability to bowl at the death and take wickets in powerplays made him England's most valuable bowler throughout.
England's Double World Cup
England's 2022 T20 title — combined with their 2019 ODI World Cup — made them the first men's nation to simultaneously hold both white-ball World Cup trophies. The achievement reflected Eoin Morgan's white-ball revolution (though Buttler had taken over the T20 captaincy) and their fearless, high-scoring approach across all formats.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2022 T20 World Cup?
England won the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, defeating Pakistan in the final at the MCG via DLS method.
Who was Player of the Tournament in the 2022 T20 World Cup?
Sam Curran won Player of the Tournament with 13 wickets — the most in the competition.
Why did England win the 2022 final via DLS?
Rain interrupted the final during Pakistan's chase. DLS recalculated Pakistan's target based on overs lost; England's total was superior at the D/L par score, giving England the victory.