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Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at the MCG
We might have to close the commentary box window if Muhammad Haris does eventually connect. He's swinging hard enough.
Summary
England beat Pakistan by five wickets to claim second T20 world title
They become the first men's team to hold the 20-over and 50-over titles at the same time
Stokes shows trademark calm to hit unbeaten fifty in nervy chase
Pakistan scrape to 137-8 off their 20 overs
Curran takes sublime 3-12, Rashid & Jordan claim two each, Stokes one
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The wicket of Mohammad Rizwan could be a big one.
This is what he is capable of.
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Emma Gregory: Yes!!! CURRAN!!!!! Our main man this tournament.
Postpublished at 08:29 Greenwich Mean Time 13 November 2022
Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match SpecialThat's as good an over in a powerplay as you will see.
Pak 29-1published at 5 overs
What a tournament Sam Curran is having. He concedes just one run, alongside that wicket, in the fifth over.
Muhammad Haris is the new batter, by the way. He's come in during the tournament, and has generally smashed the ball round. He has struck at 161.81 so far.
Postpublished at 08:27 Greenwich Mean Time 13 November 2022
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Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at the MCGThere were louder cheers than I was expecting there as the stumps lit up. There must be more people supporting England than it initially appears.
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Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialThat was the wobble ball outside off stump that has brought the attempted drive through to covers and a thick inside edge. How often do we see those miss the stumps?
WICKETpublished at 4.2 overs
Rizwan b Curran 15 (Pak 29-1)
BREAKTHROUGH!
It's definitely not the best ball that Sam Curran will ever bowl. It's the wobble ball, but it's very wide outside off stump and Mohammad Rizwan looks to drive away.
There's a little bit of movement back in and it draws the inside edge of Rizwan's bat and cannons into leg stump.
Curran loves it, running into the leg side, jumping and fist pumping in delight.
Pak 29-0published at 4.1 overs
We're going to have a stoppage.
Pakistan steal another quick single to short fine leg, and Mohammad Rizwan brings out the full length dive.
He loves a dive, but this time it causes him some grief as the helmet grille has bounced up and hit him near the eye.
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It's a good thing I'm down under right now, as 1900 beers seem more acceptable!
Alex, Sydney
Pak 28-0published at 4 overs
A good over for Pakistan, as they take 12 from it.
Babar Azam clips over Chris Jordan at mid-on to take three and keep strike off the final ball.
It's noisy in Melbourne. England fans are outnumbered.
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Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialThat's a huge six from Rizwan. It wasn't a bad delivery. It was full and straight. The slog-sweep has come out and it has flown over square leg.
Postpublished at 08:18 Greenwich Mean Time 13 November 2022
Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at the MCGAn explosion of noise...
Pak 22-1published at 3.1 overs
Hmmm. As I say that Mohammad Rizwan gets down on one knee and slog sweeps Chris Woakes for six over square leg.
That is some shot...
Postpublished at 08:17 Greenwich Mean Time 13 November 2022
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialThere's something in it for the bowlers here.
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Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match SpecialThat's a nasty ball from Curran. It cut back and bounced.
Pak 16-0published at 3 overs
Ooh! That's a good ball.
A little bit of movement back in from Sam Curran surprises Babar Azam and ends up smacking him in the stomach. That's going to hurt.
There hasn't been a boundary yet. I suspect that may be a theme in this final - the ground is absolutely massive.
Pak 15-0published at 2.3 overs
Sam Curran concedes three runs from his first three balls.
England have settled down a little bit.
Postpublished at 08:14 Greenwich Mean Time 13 November 2022
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialI've just seen all the groundstaff gathering at the boundary and looking at the radar on their phones. Or maybe they have just come down to watch the cricket and are texting their friends?