Pakistan beat England in the 1992 Cricket World Cup final.
The final was played at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 25 March 1992. Pakistan scored 249 for six from 50 overs, then dismissed England for 227 in 49.2 overs to win by 22 runs and claim the country’s first men’s Cricket World Cup title.
Pakistan’s innings was rebuilt by captain Imran Khan and Javed Miandad, who added 139 for the third wicket. Imran scored 72, while Miandad made 58. Late acceleration from Inzamam-ul-Haq and Wasim Akram lifted Pakistan to a challenging total.
England’s chase faltered after Wasim Akram removed Ian Botham and later took two crucial wickets in successive deliveries. Pakistan’s victory is also remembered for Imran’s leadership and his famous decision to promote himself in the batting order. South Africa, Australia and New Zealand were other prominent teams in the tournament, but England alone faced Pakistan in the final.