The T20 World Cup final rocked Melbourne today. England beat Pakistan by 5 wickets—second T20 title ever. Ben Stokes’ unbeaten 52 chased 137; MCG’s 80,000 roared. Sam Curran’s 3-12 earned Player of the Match. England’s white-ball kings reign.
Pakistan posted 137—Babar Azam’s 32 led. Curran’s swing broke them—Shan Masood fought. England stumbled at 45-3; Shaheen Afridi struck. Stokes and Moeen Ali steadied—19 balls left. Cool heads won; Pak’s pace faded.
It’s not perfect—England dropped three catches. Afridi limped off—knee tweak cost. Critics say T20’s luck—skill says nah. 1.8 billion watched—cricket’s global. Finals deliver; England doubles up.
Stokes’ 32—Test hero, now T20. Pakistan reloads—2026’s next. MCG partied; England danced. White-ball crown’s theirs.
