Pakistan’s road to final in T20 World Cup 2022

KARACHI: Pakistan will face England in the final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

When all seemed lost, Pakistan showed why they are considered the most unpredictable side in the world.

The 2009 champions suffered last-ball losses to India and Zimbabwe to start their tournament but bounced back to surge into the final.

"I'm more excited than nervous since we've performed well in our last three matches," Pakistan skipper Babar told reporters at the MCG on Saturday.

"It is no doubt that pressure exists but it can only be suppressed with confidence and belief in ourselves. And for good results it is impertinent that one must do so.

"The Pakistan nation has always been our backbone. They uphold us through their enthusiasm. I would again request them to support us and keep praying."

Pakistan are unlikely to make any changes to the lineup for the highly-anticipated clash.

Our strategy is to stick to our plan and using our pace attack as our strength to win the final," he added.

"Utilising the powerplay to grab as many wickets will be essential for the match."

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja met the squad on Friday and gave them a pep talk, reflecting on how the Pakistan team he was part of beat England to win the 1992 one-day World Cup.

"When the chairman came and shared his experience of the World Cup, it put a massive boost in our confidence," said Azam. "He advised us to stay calm and focus on what goes well."

Here is a look at Pakistan’s road to the final:

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