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“The pre-final photo is going to be used post final”, Twitter reacts as Babar Azam and Jos Buttler pose with the T20 World Cup trophy ahead of the rain threats in the final

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On Sunday, England and Pakistan will play for the Twenty20 World Cup 2022 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, with England being the pregame favourite. Pakistan would make history if they won the ICC World Cup after losing their first two games.

The 2009 winners got off to a terrible start, losing their first two games against India and Zimbabwe. Babar Azam’s squad almost went down early, but they mounted a miraculous comeback, winning their last four games to go to the championship match.

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However, England won their first match against Afghanistan but lost their second match against Ireland. England advanced to the last four after victories against New Zealand and Sri Lanka, but their third game against reigning champion Australia was also rained out.

England beat India by 10 wickets in the semifinals with half-centuries from skipper Jos Buttler and Alex Hales.

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Before the match begins, Pakistan is the underdog against England. Out of a possible 28, the Men in Green have won just nine Twenty20 Internationals and lost seventeen. In one match, the score was a tie. England has defeated Pakistan twice in T20 World Cups.

Both Pakistan and England have never been able to take home a T20I victory at MCG. Both Pakistan and England have lost twice there, although England’s record is far worse.

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Even though the past clearly favours Pakistan, England now has the upper hand. Imran Khan led Pakistan to a World Cup victory against England in 1992. Babar Azam will also want to solidify his position on Sunday.

Players like Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammed Wasim Jr., and Harris Rauf will need more than just a little bit of motivation to beat Jos Buttler, Alex Hales, Ben Stokes, and Moeen Ali.

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However, the weather in Melbourne on Sunday is the main cause of alarm. On Sunday, there is a 95% probability of rain in Melbourne, according to forecasts.

On the planned reserve day, comparable rain is predicted (Monday). In the event that the match is cancelled, Pakistan and England will share the victory.

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A day before the final, England captain Jos Buttler and Pakistan captain, Babar Azam posed with the World Cup trophy.

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