Pakistan vs England: The 1992 World Cup Final
Pakistan nearly went out in the group stage. Imran Khan told his team to fight like "cornered tigers", and they won every knockout match to lift the World Cup.
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Match facts
| Competition | Benson and Hedges World Cup final |
|---|---|
| Date | 25 March 1992 |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| Result | Pakistan won by 22 runs |
The story of the match
Pakistan were 24 for 2 in the final. Imran Khan and Javed Miandad batted carefully, then Inzamam-ul-Haq and Wasim Akram attacked at the end to reach 249 for 6.
England were recovering through Neil Fairbrother and Allan Lamb when Wasim came back. In the 35th over he bowled Lamb with a ball that swung in and then out, and next ball bowled Chris Lewis with one that came back sharply. England were bowled out for 227, and Imran took the final wicket.
Key moments to watch for
- Imran and Miandad’s rebuilding stand
- Inzamam and Wasim attack at the end
- Wasim’s two wickets in two balls
- Imran takes the last wicket
Why it’s one of the greatest cricket matches ever
It is still Pakistan’s only 50-over World Cup. Wasim’s two deliveries to Lamb and Lewis are among the most famous balls ever bowled, and the triumph made Imran a national hero.
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