{ "id": "110356", "author": "30", "cnmid": null, "title": "Curran Picks 3-Fer As England Restrict Pakistan For 137\/8 In T20 World Cup Final", "lang": "en", "series": "505", "cup_year": "2022", "article_type": "General", "excerpt": " England now need 138 runs in 20 overs against Pakistan to lift their 2nd T20 World Cup title.\u00a0", "subtype": null, "editor1": "

PAK vs ENG: <\/strong>With an excellent bowling performance, England brought upon wreath on Pakistan batters, restricting them to 137\/8 in 20 overs. England now need 138 runs in 20 overs to lift their 2nd T20 World Cup title. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Pakistan openers Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam went off to a cautious start as these two added 29 runs in 4.1 overs. England all-rounder Sam Curran, who's been in excellent form in this tournament, bowled Rizwan to grab a big wicket for his team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Rizwan was dismissed after scoring 15 runs off 14 balls with a six. Explosive batter Mohammad Haris didn't look comfortable at the crease and was dismissed for just 8 runs off 12 balls. Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who found good form in the semi-finals match against New Zealand, smacked 32 runs off 28 balls with 2 fours before spinner Adil Rashid got the better of him in the 12th over.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

From 84\/3 in 11.1 overs, Pakistan went on to crumble to 131\/8 in 20 overs. Shan Masood was the top scorer with 38 runs off 28 balls with 2 fours & a six. Shadab Khan contributed with 20 runs off 14 deliveries. For England, Sam Curran picked up 3 wickets, giving away just 12 runs in his 4 overs. Adil Rashid and Chris Jordan grabbed 2 wickets each while Ben Stokes also managed a wicket. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

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England Need 138 Runs To Win Their Second T20 World Cup!#Cricket<\/a> #T20WorldCupFinal<\/a> #ENGvPAK<\/a> #England<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/dkqhiLTvld<\/a><\/p>\r\n— CRICKETNMORE (@cricketnmore) November 13, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n