England vs Pakistan result: Ben Stokes shines to deliver T20 World Cup
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ben Stokes produced a magnificent half-century to inspire England to a five-wicket victory over Pakistan to win the T20 World Cup at the MCG in Melbourne. If Stokes finished the job, he had England’s bowlers to thank after restricting Pakistan early on, with the player of the tournament Sam Curran continuing his magnificent form, taking three wickets for a measly 12 runs from four overs to hand England’s batters an enticing target. open image in gallery Pakistan then displayed immense character as Haris Rauf removed Phil Salt for a second powerplay wicket, leading to Stokes’ entrance. open image in gallery England's Ben Stokes, right, celebrates hitting the winning runs Wasim would gain some kind of revenge, clean bowling Moeen in the final over of the innings, sending Liam Livingstone to the crease.