Ben Stokes fires England as they win T20 World Cup with victory over Pakistan

MAIN MAN: England’s Ben Stokes was the hero. Picture: PA

Ben Stokes once again delivered under the fiercest of pressure situations as England were crowned T20 World Cup champions after a nail-biting five-wicket win over Pakistan at the MCG.

On a bowler-friendly pitch, Stokes anchored a chase of 138 with an over to spare with 52 not out from 49 balls as England became the first men’s side to hold ODI and T20 World Cups simultaneously.