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In a thrilling and closely contested match, the Indian national cricket team emerged victorious in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, defeating the England cricket team by a narrow margin of five runs.
Background
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is an international cricket tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The tournament features 16 teams, including the top-ranked teams from around the globe. The 2022 edition was hosted in Australia and featured some of the world's best cricket players.
The Match
India and England faced off in the final match of the tournament. India batted first and scored an impressive total of 168 runs for the loss of six wickets. Captain Rohit Sharma played a crucial role, scoring a magnificent 53 runs off just 38 balls.
In response, England struggled to keep up with the pace set by India. Despite a valiant effort from Ben Stokes, who scored 52 runs, England were unable to chase down the target, falling short by five runs.
Harbhajan Singh's Contribution
Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh played a significant role in India's victory. In his four overs, he conceded only 22 runs and picked up the vital wicket of Jos Buttler. Harbhajan's experience and skill were instrumental in containing England's batting lineup.
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