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Pakistan win Twenty20 World Cup

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LONDON: Pakistan on Sunday celebrated one of their greatest cricketing moments when Younis Khan lifted the World Twenty20 trophy at Lord’s after marching to an eight-wicket triumph over Sri Lanka in the final. Shahid Afridi hit a career-best 54 off 40 balls, playing the lead role in an unbeaten third wicket stand of 76 with Shoaib Malik to hand Pakistan a dream victory — their best on the cricket field since the 1992 World Cup win.

“In such hard times back home, we needed a win like this,” Younis told a crowded press conference after his team completed a fairytale run in the tournament.
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