Retroreport: Wasim Akram magic wins it for Imran Khan's cornered tigers
Pakistan hold nerve to defend 249 in gripping final and become champions of the world
25/03Result
Final (D/N), Benson & Hedges World Cup at Melbourne, Mar 25 1992
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
249/6 -
![England]( "England")
227 (49.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
25/03Result
Final (D/N), Benson & Hedges World Cup at Melbourne, Mar 25 1992
-
![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
249/6 -
![England]( "England")
227 (49.2/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
What we learned from watching the 1992 World Cup final in full again
Wides, lbw calls, swing - plenty of things were different in white-ball cricket back then
'Forget about no-balls. Just bowl fast'
When Wasim Akram swung Pakistan to their first global title
Imran's tigers: The story of Pakistan's 1992 triumph
A quick recap of Pakistan's successful campaign down under in 1992
Wasim Akram knocks over Lamb and Lewis in two balls
Akram's performance in the 1992 final is all the more astonishing when viewed in light of the circumstances
Lamb b Akram 31, Lewis b Akram 0
Unlike others, our commentary duo weren't at a loss for words as they watched England being bamboozled by Akram in 1992
Akram nails two in two
Wasim's World Cup ripper of rippers came with a sequel hot on its heels
Double jeopardy
Wasim Akram's wiles condemn England to bridesmaid status again
The 1992 World Cup: an ambition fulfilled for Pakistan
The greatest night in Pakistan's cricket history
Preview
Retropreview: Will England be third-time lucky against 'cornered tigers' Pakistan?
England boast an extraordinarily balanced XI, while Pakistan have got here with bursts of timely inspiration
