Buttler on England’s “brilliant performance” in win over India
England are one step away from World Cup glory as they tackle Pakistan within the T20 final on the MCG this morning. Jos Buttler’s males have hit type at precisely the suitable time by profitable their final two matches within the Super 12s to safe qualification earlier than demolishing India within the semi-finals.
That match noticed Chris Jordan and Phil Salt come into the staff instead of the injured Dawid Malan and Mark Wood however the modifications in personnel didn’t have an effect on England. Adil Rashid (4-0-20-1) and Jordan (4-0-43-3) impressed with the ball to limit Rohit Sharma’s facet to 168-6 earlier than Buttler (80*) and Alex Hales (86*) stormed to the overall to offer England a 10-wicket win.
If that appears spectacular it’s nothing in comparison with Pakistan’s marketing campaign. Babar Azam’s facet misplaced their opening two matches to India and Zimbabwe – each on the final ball of the sport – earlier than three consecutive wins noticed them sneak via after the Netherlands defeated South Africa. In the semi-final they confronted New Zealand and knocked off 153 runs with 5 balls and seven wickets remaining.
This final is a repeat of the 1992 World Cup which noticed Pakistan snatch the trophy from England’s grasp below then captain Imran Khan. Will Babar’s facet repeat that feat or can England carry the T20 cup for the second time?
Follow all of the motion from the T20 World Cup final:(*138*)
England 15/1 (1.4)
Jos the boss! Just as the MCG comes alive for the Pakistan followers, back-to-back boundaries…
Jack Rathborn13 November 2022 10:03
England 7/1 (1.0) – Afridi bowls Hales with a cracker!
So then, England searching for 138 to win the T20 World Cup.
Good operating first up between Buttler and Hales, they sprint for a breezy two.
Shaheen Shah Afridi to Buttler and it whistles previous the sting, my goodness it’s shut.
The half-appeal is there, however extremely edge later exhibits us there was no contact.
GONE! Afridi bowls him, Hales cleaned up! WOW!
Jack Rathborn13 November 2022 09:58
Pakistan 137/8 (20.0) – Afridi 5 (3), Haris 1 (1)
Livingstone dashes in, Mohammad Wasim is deceived by a slower ball from Jordan.
A suggestion that it may need fallen quick, however that’s OUT!
Haris with a giant swing, maybe understanding he has no strain now with the injury executed.
Now Afridi with a prime edge and it races to the boundary, FOUR!
Pakistan give England a goal of 138 to win the T20 World Cup, we’ll be proper again!
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Jack Rathborn13 November 2022 09:42
Pakistan 130/7 (18.5)
WICKET! Curran has a 3rd, England cruising right here!
Nawaz gone for 5 off seven after seeking to fizz one from a full size Curran supply.
But it may solely be chipped up and Livingstone received’t make any mistake within the deep.
Jack Rathborn13 November 2022 09:37
Pakistan 127/6 (18.0) – Nawaz 3 (4), Wasim 3 (3)
WICKET! Jordan with England’s sixth, Shadab going excessive and Woakes makes no mistake, 123/6.
There might’ve been one other for England, however it’s a drop, then an overthrow, Pakistan scramble for 3.
Stokes couldn’t forestall the overthrow and then Rashid is tumbling in pursuit of one other run-out. High drama.
Jack Rathborn13 November 2022 09:31
Pakistan 122/5 (17.0) – Nawaz 1 (2), Shadab 20 (13)
Shan is GONE! Flicked as much as Livingstone at midwicket and Curran does the enterprise once more.
That’s a straightforward catch and Pakistan are 5 down.
Jack Rathborn13 November 2022 09:27
Pakistan 119/4 (16.0) – Shan 38 (26), Shadab 20 (12)
A determined effort from Salt on the rope, he can’t forestall the Shadab boundary, that is crunch time!
This is the partnership then, if Pakistan are to have an opportunity on this final.
Stokes wanting slightly weary however an ideal job, 1 for 32 from his spell.
Jack Rathborn13 November 2022 09:20
Pakistan 106/4 (15.0) – Shan 34 (23), Shadab 10 (8)
Shan clattered on the helmet by Jordan, medical timeout…
We’re again underway and Shan is okay, a tidy boundary off Jordan offers Pakistan some respite.
But England are alive within the discipline and shut off an optimistic second as Shan appears to be like to motor within the closing phases of the innings.
Score predictor has Pakistan at 152 and 9.1 per over.
Jack Rathborn13 November 2022 09:13
Pakistan 98/4 (14.0) – Shan 28 (19), Shadab 8 (6)
Lovely from Shadab, places Rashid to the boundary, sailed over his head. Pakistan wanted that.
Will they take a number of dangers now? Rashid with a dot ball to complete the over, some spell!
Jack Rathborn13 November 2022 09:10
Pakistan 90/4 (13.0)
Rashid has modified the sport, turning it fantastically, will Buttler bowl him out?
Iftikhar struggling to get off the mark right here…
GOT HIM! Stokes with one other and Iftikhar edges one again to Buttler, England in dreamland!
Shadab Khan to the crease, large duty, can he salvage this innings?
Pakistan need to go for 155-160, based on Morgan, a giant ask now, absolutely?
Jack Rathborn13 November 2022 09:03
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