The ICC praises Cricket Australia for hosting the T20 World Cup 2022 successfully

The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 was successfully hosted by Cricket Australia, and for that, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed gratitude.

England won the Men's T20 World Cup, which was one of the most competitive tournaments ever, after defeating Pakistan in the championship match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This was England's second T20 World Cup victory. There were 16 teams competing for the title of T20 World Cup champions throughout seven host cities: Adelaide, Brisbane, Geelong, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.

In a statement released by the world governing body of sports, ICC Chair Greg Barclay said: "We are happy with the delivery of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. Cricket was played in a competitive and entertaining manner during the tournament, which was fast-paced and high-energy.

I want to express my gratitude to Cricket Australia and the local organising committee for their work and dedication in putting on the postponed event at seven fantastic venues. The Match Officials and ICC personnel deserve praise for organising a top-notch international cricket tournament.

Finally, he said, "Congratulations to England for their second ICC Men's T20 World Cup victory.

Coming to the final of the T20 WC against Pakistan, asked to bat first by England, Pakistan closed their innings at 137/8. Shan Masood (38) and skipper Babar Azam (32) scored the bulk of Pakistan’s sub-par total.

Sam Curran (3/12) was the leading bowler for England while legspinner Adil Rashid (2/22) and pacer Chris Jordan (2/27) also got crucial wickets to dent Pakistan’s progress. Ben Stokes, who scored a match-winning, unbeaten 52, also claimed a wicket.

Chasing 138, England were reduced to 45/3 in 5.3 overs. But a 48-run stand between Ben Stokes (52* off 49 balls with five fours and a six) and Moeen Ali (19 off 13 balls) swung the game in England’s favour and they won their second world title.

The bowler of choice for Pakistan was Haris Rauf (2/23), while Shaheen Shah Afridi, Md. Wasim Jr., and Shadab Khan each claimed one wicket. While Stokes' brilliant performance helped England win the match, Curran was named "Man of the Match" for his outstanding performance in the championship.

(source : ANI)