England beat Team India on 10 November to set up a date for ENG vs PAK T20 WC final at MCG, the pitch report for which is shared here.
The contest between the 2 sides is expected to be mouth-watering, as Pakistan’s menacing pace attack will go up against an equally destructive batting lineup of England.
England enters the final having mowed the Indians like a lawn in their semi-final encounter while Babar and co. beat NZ in their previous match.
ENG vs PAK final: MCG pitch report
The 2022 T20 WC final will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on 13 November.
The pitch carries a little bit of grass and some seam and swing is on offer during the first 6 overs. Regardless, batsmen can trust the bounce on the pitch and get good value for their shots due to the fast outfield.
There will also be an emphasis on running due to the immense size of the boundaries at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. ENG vs PAK final Pitch Report also points to the deck getting sluggish as the match progresses.
Melbourne Cricket Ground T20 WC Records ahead of ENG-PAK final
6 league-stage matches were assigned to MCG for the 2022 T20 World Cup. Interestingly, 3 of them turned out to be complete washouts without a ball being bowled.
Of the remaining 3 matches that were successfully held, 2 were won by the side batting first. The sole successful chase came from Team India (vs PAK)– a magical case thanks to Md. Nawaz bowling wides and no-ball for fun.
Matches scheduled at MCG: 06
No Result (washout): 03
Matches won batting first: 02
Matches won chasing: 01
Moving to personal records at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Virat Kohli has led the batting charts with 108 runs to his name. Hardik Pandya dominates the bowling statistics with 5 wickets off 2 matches.
Most runs: Virat Kohli (108).
Most wickets: Hardik Pandya (5)
Best individual score: Kohli (82* vs PAK)
Best bowling figures: Liam Livingstone (3 for 19 vs IRE).
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3 washouts in 6 games prior to November 13’s tournament final tell a dark tale when it comes to weather. Moreover, heavy rainfall is predicted on both matchday and reserve days. The trophy will be shared between Pakistan and England if no play is possible on November 13 and 14.