Pakistan lost the 2022 T20 World Cup final to England on November 13, 5 wickets down. Ben Stokes’ 52 not out chased 137-8 at the MCG. Babar Azam’s 32 couldn’t lift Pakistan’s batters. England’s second T20 title came coolly. Fans in Melbourne saw Stokes shine again. Pakistan’s dream ended close.
The final began with Shaheen Afridi’s early wicket, hope high. Sam Curran’s 3-12 choked Pakistan’s middle order. Shan Masood’s 38 was their best, not enough. England’s chase wobbled at 45-3, then steadied. Stokes’ calm echoed his 2019 ODI heroics. Pakistan’s bowlers fought, fell short.
Pakistan’s run upset India and New Zealand, a surge. Their 2009 T20 win loomed, but 2022 slipped. England’s all-round depth outmatched green flair. The 86,000 fans split loud, a cricket roar. Babar’s men peaked, then faded. The cup went west.
Post-loss, Pakistan eyed 2024, lessons learned. England’s double crown flexed their white-ball reign. The 2022 final was Pakistan’s near-glory. Fans mourned a valiant fight lost. Stokes stole their thunder. The MCG crowned England.
