England win the toss, field first in T20 World Cup final v Pakistan
MELBOURNE : England won the toss and will field first in the T20 World Cup final against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.
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T20 World Cup final, Pakistan vs England: Familiar foes seek the crucial X-factor in final
Yet, can England really ever prepare against a maverick Pakistan side which can pull a rabbit out of a hat at every turn? Can Adil Rashid dismiss Babar early? In turn, can Haris Rauf stop Alex Hales? Which star leggie, Shadab Khan or Adil Rashid, will have a bad day? Both sides have played a total of 10 T20Is since March 2021, with England having a 60% win record. This is one rivalry in which formulaic match-ups often don’t yield results and the best-laid plans can go awry. Plans B, C and D are important.
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Arteta hopes World Cup break will not disrupt Arsenal's season
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World Cup-winning Demant calls for more support for Black Ferns
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Western runs over rival Queen's in Yates Cup to clinch spot at home in Vanier Cup
Keon Edwards rushed for 260 yards and a touchdown and the Western Mustangs moved closer to defending their Vanier Cup varsity football title with 44-16 rout of the Queen's Gaels on Saturday.