T20 World Cup - Ashes rivals clash in finals

Australia and England reach the finals in contrasting fashions to ensure a T20 World Cup final that does not have any Asian team for the first time since inception.

Sri Lanka opted to bat first and were caught out on a pitch that favored the English pacers. When the Lankans came on the field, there was no adequate help for their spinners.

Pakistan started well in their innings to launch a huge total on the board. Consistent strikes by the Oz bowlers ensured that the score was not very high but gettable. The Oz team clinched a win in the last over thanks to solid hitting by Michael Hussey. Mr. Cricket ensured that his nerves were with him even though the run-rate was more than 15 in the last 3 overs and 18 in the last over.

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