ICC T20 World Cup 2022: England Beat Pakistan in MCG Final — England's First T20 & ODI World Cup Double
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 was held in Australia between 16 October and 13 November 2022. It was the eighth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup and was held across seven venues in Australia. England won the tournament, defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 13 November 2022. Sam Curran was named Player of the Tournament for taking 13 wickets across the tournament. England's win meant they became the first men's team to hold both the ICC ODI World Cup and the ICC T20 World Cup simultaneously — having won the 2019 ODI World Cup at Lord's. India and Zimbabwe progressed from the first round while Netherlands pulled off one of the tournament's biggest upsets, defeating Pakistan in the Super 12 stage.
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 was hosted by Australia and played across seven venues — including the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Adelaide Oval, and the Perth Stadium — between 16 October and 13 November 2022. It was the eighth edition of the tournament and featured 16 teams divided into a first round (Group A and Group B, 8 teams) and a Super 12 stage (the top 2 qualifiers from each group joining the eight automatically qualified teams). The tournament was notable for its variety of conditions across Australia — fast pitches in Perth and Adelaide contrasting with slower, damp-affected surfaces at the MCG and Gabba.
Key Results — Netherlands Upset Pakistan; India Exit in Semi-Finals
One of the tournament's biggest upsets came in the Super 12 stage when Netherlands defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets at Perth. Pakistan, despite that loss, still qualified for the semi-finals. The semi-finals saw England defeat India by 10 wickets at the Adelaide Oval on 10 November — England's openers Jos Buttler (80 not out) and Alex Hales (86 not out) chasing 168 with an unbeaten opening partnership. New Zealand and Pakistan contested the other semi-final, with Pakistan winning by 7 wickets at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The final was set: England vs Pakistan at the MCG.
The Final — England Beat Pakistan at the MCG
The final was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 13 November 2022 in front of approximately 80,000 spectators. Pakistan batted first and posted 137 for 8 — a below-par total that was partly a result of England's disciplined bowling and partly due to a dew-affected surface that slowed the pitch. Sam Curran took 3 for 12, and his 13 wickets across the tournament earned him the Player of the Tournament award. England's chase was interrupted briefly by rain but they ultimately won by 5 wickets — Ben Stokes played a critical innings of 52 not out off 49 balls to see England home. England became the first men's team to hold both the ICC ODI World Cup (won in 2019 at Lord's) and the ICC T20 World Cup simultaneously.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the ICC T20 World Cup 2022?
England won the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 13 November 2022. Ben Stokes scored an unbeaten 52 to see England home. Sam Curran was named Player of the Tournament for taking 13 wickets across the event. England became the first men's team to hold both the ICC ODI World Cup and the ICC T20 World Cup simultaneously.
What was the biggest upset of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022?
One of the biggest upsets of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 was Netherlands defeating Pakistan by 6 wickets in the Super 12 stage at Perth. Pakistan still qualified for the semi-finals despite that defeat. In the semi-finals, England beat India by 10 wickets at the Adelaide Oval — Jos Buttler and Alex Hales completing the chase with an unbeaten opening partnership.