ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022: England Beat Pakistan in Melbourne — Stokes 52*, Butler's 26-Ball 26
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 was the eighth edition, held in Australia in October-November 2022. England won their second T20 World Cup title, defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final at the MCG, Melbourne on 13 November 2022. Pakistan scored 137 for 8; England won with 1 ball to spare (138 for 5 in 19.5 overs). Ben Stokes scored 52 not out from 49 balls and was named Player of the Match. Jos Buttler scored 26 from 26 balls before being dismissed. Player of the Tournament was Virat Kohli (296 runs — the most by any batsman in a single T20 World Cup edition). Sam Curran took 3 for 12 in the final to restrict Pakistan. England were captained by Jos Buttler. Pakistan were captained by Babar Azam.
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 was the eighth edition, held across Australia in October-November 2022. England, under Jos Buttler, were among the strong T20 sides — with a settled batting order and an experienced bowling attack featuring Sam Curran and Mark Wood. Pakistan, captained by Babar Azam, had momentum having reached the final without losing a match.
Stokes's 52 Not Out and England's Win
In the final at the MCG on 13 November 2022, Pakistan scored 137 for 8 — Sam Curran taking 3 for 12 to restrict the scoring. England's chase was tense — they were 5 for 45 at one stage. Ben Stokes scored 52 not out from 49 balls in a match-defining innings, driving England to 138 for 5 with 1 ball to spare. Stokes was named Player of the Match. Virat Kohli scored 296 runs in the tournament — the most by any batsman in a single T20 World Cup edition — and was named Player of the Tournament. England became the first nation to hold the T20 World Cup and ODI World Cup titles simultaneously.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 and what was Ben Stokes's contribution?
England won their second T20 World Cup title in 2022, defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets in the MCG final on 13 November 2022. Pakistan scored 137 for 8 (Sam Curran 3/12). Ben Stokes scored 52 not out from 49 balls to guide England to 138 for 5 with 1 ball to spare and was named Player of the Match. Virat Kohli scored 296 runs in the tournament — a T20 World Cup record — and was Player of the Tournament. England became the first nation to hold the T20 WC and ODI WC simultaneously.