On This Day, March 25: Pakistan’s 1992 Cricket World Cup triumph is perhaps the most enduring image in the nation’s sporting lore. Led by Imran Khan, Pakistan defeated England on March 25, 1992, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Australia. It was a victory of enormous pride for Pakistan, as it was the nation’s first-ever World Cup victory.
March 25, 1992
"That's up in the air, he's getting under it, this could be victory, it is! Pakistan win the World Cup! A magnificent performance in front of 87,000 people, Imran Khan has led his side to victory. What a great victory"
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Captain Imran Khan Led From The Front
Imran Khan, the team captain, played a vital role as both a leader and a player. He delivered 72 runs off 110 balls in the final, giving Pakistan a good score of 249/6 in 50 overs. His leadership during the tournament was motivating, leading a team that had performed poorly initially to the summit of world cricket.
Pakistan Bounced Back Strong
Pakistan’s road to the final was not easy, with early defeats, including a strenuous loss to the West Indies. The team, however, gained form in the important matches against New Zealand and Zimbabwe and eventually booked their place in the final.
The win on March 25, 1992, was not only a cricketing triumph but a moment of national pride. It united the nation and endeared Imran Khan as one of Pakistan’s greatest leaders in cricket as well as politics.
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