England vs Pakistan: T20 World Cup final explained

When, the place, who and the cash the winner will get – here's what it is advisable know concerning the decider between Pakistan and England.

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England’s batting dominance and superior fielding will make them slight favourites in opposition to a bowler-heavy Pakistan aspect. [ICC]

A brand new champion in Twenty20 cricket is about to be topped on Sunday, because the ICC T20 World Cup ultimate sees England and Pakistan lock horns at one in every of cricket’s greatest venues.

Here's what it is advisable know concerning the ultimate:

When and the place is the ultimate?

The Melbourne Cricket Floor (MCG), the largest stadium in Australia with a capability of 100,000 spectators, will host the ultimate on Sunday, November 13.

What time is the ultimate?

The match begins at 7pm (08:00 GMT and 13:00 PST).

Who's enjoying?

Pakistan and England.

How did they get to the ultimate?

Properly, that’s the query most followers have been asking about Pakistan!

After shedding their first two video games on the final balls in opposition to India and Zimbabwe, Pakistan tweaked their lineup, upped the ante and located themselves profitable the final three video games. The Netherlands then helped their trigger by beating South Africa and pushing Pakistan to the second spot within the group. They then beat their favorite World Cup semi-final opponents New Zealand and that’s how they reached the ultimate.

England began as one of many favourites and opened their marketing campaign with a straightforward win over Afghanistan. They confronted Eire and the rain of their second match, which they ended up shedding on a rain-adjusted goal simply as they have been seeking to take management. Their subsequent match in opposition to Australia was deserted after heavy rain. The 2010 champions then overcame the stutter and two wins out of two in opposition to New Zealand and Sri Lanka took them to the semi-finals. A semi-final in opposition to India may have been difficult however they barely broke a sweat and chased the goal with out shedding a single wicket.

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Down however not out. Pakistan gamers are nonetheless within the World Cup regardless of two losses initially of the event [AFP]

What number of T20 World Cups have they gained?

One every. Pakistan in 2009, England in 2010.

Who're the favourites?

The T20 staff rankings separate each groups by only one place (England second, Pakistan third). Each groups not too long ago performed a intently contested seven-match T20 collection which England gained 4-3.

England’s batting dominance and superior fielding will make them slight favourites in opposition to a bowler-heavy Pakistan aspect.

What's the head-to-head file?

England maintain a transparent benefit within the total head-to-head file as they've gained 18 of their 28 contests.

Pakistan have gained 9, whereas one ended with no outcome. The final 5 matches have seen three England wins in opposition to Pakistan’s two.

What's the predicted enjoying XI?

England: Jos Buttler (c), Alex Hales, Phil Salt, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid.

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Muhammad Rizwan (WK), Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi.

How a lot cash does the winner get?

$1.6m

What concerning the shedding finalists?

$800,000

What if it rains on Sunday?

There’s an entire load of event guidelines but when they can't have a 10-over match, it'll transfer to Monday.

Who're the gamers to look at?

England’s opening pair of Buttler and Hales blazed by way of the chase in opposition to India and shall be key in opposition to arguably the very best bowling unit of the event.

Left-arm fast-bowler Afridi eased his manner again into the Pakistan aspect from damage. He appears to have discovered his rhythm and had shortly snuck up because the joint prime wicket-taker for Pakistan together with Shadab.

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