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Pakistan vs England, England in Pakistan 7 T20I Series 2022, 6th T20I - Full Scorecard
02
nd Innings
England
170/2
(14.3 OV)
RR 11.72
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Philip Salt
not out
88
41
13
3
Alex Hales
c Shahnawaz Dahani b Shadab Khan
27
12
4
1
Dawid Malan
lbw b Shadab Khan
26
18
5
0
Ben Duckett
not out
26
16
4
0
Harry Brook
Moeen Ali
Sam Curran
David Willey
Adil Rashid
Reece Topley
Richard Gleeson
Total
170/2
(14.3 OV)
RR 11.72
Fall of Wickets
1-55 (Alex Hales, 3.5 ov), 2-128 (Dawid Malan, 9.3 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Mohammad Nawaz
4
0
43
0
Shahnawaz Dahani
2
0
33
0
Mohammad Wasim
2.3
0
29
0
Shadab Khan
4
0
34
2
Aamer Jamal
2
0
30
0
01
st Innings
Pakistan
169/6
(20.0 OV)
RR 8.45
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Babar Azam
not out
87
59
7
3
Mohammad Haris
c Adil Rashid b Richard Gleeson
7
8
0
1
Shan Masood
lbw b David Willey
0
2
0
0
Haider Ali
c Ben Duckett b Sam Curran
18
14
1
1
Iftikhar Ahmed
c Harry Brook b Sam Curran
31
21
2
2
Asif Ali
c Reece Topley b David Willey
9
9
1
0
Mohammad Nawaz
c Harry Brook b Reece Topley
12
7
0
1
Shadab Khan
Aamer Jamal
Mohammad Wasim
Shahnawaz Dahani
Total
169/6
(20.0 OV)
RR 8.45
Fall of Wickets
1-14 (Mohammad Haris, 2.5 ov), 2-15 (Shan Masood, 3.2 ov), 3-62 (Haider Ali, 8.4 ov), 4-110 (Iftikhar Ahmed, 14.3 ov), 5-136 (Asif Ali, 17 ov), 6-169 (Mohammad Nawaz, 20 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Reece Topley
4
0
31
1
David Willey
4
0
32
2
Richard Gleeson
4
0
39
1
Sam Curran
4
0
26
2
Adil Rashid
4
0
38
0
02
nd Innings
England
Right then, that is it from this game. Philip Salt has powered England to victory here. The series is now level at 3-3 and there will be all to play for in the final game. The 7th and final T20I will be played on the 2nd of October, Sunday. The match will start at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT). Do join us for the early build-up. Till then, goodbye and cheers!!!
Moeen Ali, the captain of England is up for a chat. He says that is very happy and the way they batted was outstanding. Mentions that if they stick to the process and play the correct shots they will most likely do well. Adds that the fast bowlers did really well. Admits that the series has been brilliant and they are looking forward to an exciting decider. About Jos Butler, claims that he is feeling good and getting some practice but they may not risk him before the World Cup.
Babar Azam, the skipper of Pakistan is up for a chat. He says that he felt that they had a good score as they were aiming for 170 but could have got a few more runs. Credits Philip Salt for getting England off to a good start in the Powerplay and claims that the momentum was on their side after that. Admits that the middle order needs to step up and perform if they are to do well. Adds that he is hopeful they can do so in future games.
Philip Salt is the MAN OF THE MATCH for his excellent innings of 88 off 41 balls. He says that it was one of his best T20 innings and a good time to get it with the series on the balance. Claims that it is tough at the top of the order and even when they are playing good shots they find the fielders or sometimes get out but is glad about the backing he has received from the team. Admits that in all the best sides in the world there will always be competition and it is good to take the opportunity and make the most of it.
Time for the presentation...
Earlier, in the day Babar Azam played a beautiful inning of 87 runs and took his side to a decent score of 169. Looking at the pitch, it was a defendable total but the way the English batters batted proved everyone wrong. Sam Curran was brilliant with the ball with two wickets, but the other bowlers were a bit expensive. However, their batters put on an amazing show to chase the total down in just 14.3 overs. The series is now tied 3-3 and it will be all to play for in the final T20I.
Pakistan were shell shocked from the very first ball. All of their bowlers got the same treatment except for Shadab and they looked out of ideas. They did not do much wrong but Philip Salt looked to be in prime form and the other batters were on song too. Shadab Khan was their best bowler with two wickets which were the only wickets that fell. They will want to forget this performance and come back with a fresh mindset for the deciding game.
The English batters stepped up big time and how. They absolutely hammered the bowlers all around the park. Alex Hales and Philip Salt took on the bowling right from the start and added 55 runs for the opening stand before Hales got out on 27 off 12 balls. Philip Salt continued his onslaught with Dawid Malan and they ended the Powerplay on 82/1. He got to his fifty in just 19 balls. Salt finished on an unbeaten 88 and fittingly hit the winning runs. Ben Duckett and Malan also contributed with the bat. After two disappointing losses while chasing, they have capped an incredible display with a resounding win.
We have seen a chasing masterclass from England and especially from Philip Salt here! They have been absolutely amazing with the bat and have chased down 170 runs with 33 balls to spare. England have levelled the series in style with an 8-wicket win.
14.3
over
14.3 | 4 Runs | HH: 170/2
14.3
1
Mohammad Wasim to Philip Salt, Philip Salt scores the winning run and he deserves all the applause there! Mohammad Wasim bowls this full and outside the off pole, Philip Salt strokes this to deep cover and takes a run to clinch a dominating win and level the series 3-3.
14.2
1
Mohammad Wasim to Ben Duckett, Another short delivery aimed for the batter, Ben Duckett pulls this to deep square leg and takes one. Scores are level now.
14.1
1
Mohammad Wasim to Philip Salt, Bangs this in short and outside off, takes pace off the ball. Philip Salt checks his shot and knocks the ball to long off for a single.
14.1
1
Mohammad Wasim to Philip Salt, WIDE! Strays down leg on a fuller length, Philip Salt misses his clip and this is called wide by the umpire.
14
over
14 | 11 Runs | HH: 166/2
13.6
4
Aamer Jamal to Ben Duckett, FOUR! England end the over with a boundary once again! Aamer Jamal goes for the short ball once again and serves this outside off, Ben Duckett is in position quickly and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for yet another four runs. England are now just one hit away from leveling the series.
13.5
1
Aamer Jamal to Philip Salt, Aamer Jamal bangs this in short and outside off, Philip Salt misses his pulla and gets hit on the shoulder. They take another leg bye.
13.4
1
Aamer Jamal to Ben Duckett, This is bowled on a shorter length and outside off, Ben Duckett pulls this towards deep square leg for a single.
13.3
1
Aamer Jamal to Philip Salt, This is on a good length and angled into the stumps, Philip Salt goes for the pull shot but gets an inside edge high on the pads. A single is taken.
13.2
4
Aamer Jamal to Philip Salt, FOUR! Philip Salt continues his onslaught! Aamer Jamal bowls this short as well and outside off, Philip Salt stands tall and wacks this back past the bowler for a straight boundary.
13.1
0
Aamer Jamal to Philip Salt, Aamer Jamal bowls this back of a length and outside off, Philip Salt cuts this straight to backward point.
Aamer Jamal is back on. He conceded 20 runs in his first over.
13
over
13 | 7 Runs | HH: 155/2
12.6
4
Mohammad Nawaz to Ben Duckett, FOUR! Ben Duckett times this beautifully! Mohammad Nawaz bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Ben Duckett clips this towards the deep mid-wicket boundary for four runs. 15 runs are needed now in 42 balls.
12.5
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Philip Salt, This is a fraction short as well and outside off, Philip Salt slaps this down to long on for a single.
12.4
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Philip Salt, Mohammad Nawaz bowls this a fraction short and outside off, Philip Salt looks to cut but misses. The keeper whips the bail and they go upstairs to check for a stumping. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and the side on camera shows that Philip Salt is comfortably in.
12.3
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Ben Duckett, This is floated full and outside off, Ben Duckett pushes the ball towards long on and takes one.
12.2
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Ben Duckett, This is full and outside off, Ben Duckett shimmies down the wicket and looks to heave it leg side but gets an inside edge onto himself.
12.1
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Philip Salt, Mohammad Nawaz bowls this full and follows the batter to the leg side. Philip Salt makes room and thumps this towards long off for a single.
12
over
12 | 13 Runs | HH: 148/2
11.6
2
Shadab Khan to Ben Duckett, Quicker once again, full and on the pads, Ben Duckett paddles it towards fine leg for a brace.
11.5
0
Shadab Khan to Ben Duckett, Darts this down the leg side, Ben Duckett misses his flick and it goes off his pads to the leg side.
11.4
4
Shadab Khan to Ben Duckett, FOUR! This time the traditional sweep! Shadab Khan floats this up, full and on middle, Ben Duckett sweeps it hard towards the deep square leg fence for another boudnary.
11.3
4
Shadab Khan to Ben Duckett, FOUR! Good shot! This is short and on middle, Ben Duckett goes for the revers sweep and hits it nicely towards the deep point fence for a boudnary.
11.2
1
Shadab Khan to Philip Salt, Quciker, full and on middle, Philip Salt forces it towards long on for a single.
11.1
2
Shadab Khan to Philip Salt, TURN AND BOUNCE! This is tossed up, full and on off, turming away sharply, Philip Salt goes for the slog but gets a outisde edge and the ball goes off the shoulders of the keeper, Mohammad Haris towards the third man region. Two more runs taken.
11
over
11 | 6 Runs | HH: 135/2
10.6
2
Mohammad Nawaz to Ben Duckett, Floated, full and on off, Ben Duckett drives it firmly wide of mid off where the fielder dives to his right to make half stop. Two runs taken.
10.5
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Ben Duckett, This is tossed up, full and around off, Ben Duckett goes for the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but turned down. Mohammad Nawaz convinces his skipper, Babar Azam to go for the review. The UltraEdge shows no bat invloved. Ball Tracking shows that the ball is pitching outside off and the onfield decison of NOT OUT remains. Ben Duckett survives.
10.4
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Philip Salt, Fires in a yorker, on middle, Philip Salt digs it towards long on for a run.
10.3
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Ben Duckett, Another single as this full delivery is drives towards long off by Duckett.
10.2
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Philip Salt, Short and on off, Philip Salt makes room and forces it towards long off for a single.
10.1
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Ben Duckett, Slower through the air, on leg, Ben Duckett flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.
DRINKS! This has been a pounding from the English batters especially Philip Salt, who seems to be in a hurry to get done with this game. He has put his team in a comfortable position to level the series and will be hoping to stay there till the end. Pakistan have managed to take a couple of wickets but have gifted far too many freebies to their opponents. They will need a massive performance after the break if they are to claw back into the game.
10
over
10 | 1 Runs | HH: 129/2
9.6
0
Shadab Khan to Philip Salt, A bit short and on off, Philip Salt slaps it back to the bowler. Shadab Khan is having a little bit of fun by faking a throw at the batter;s end.
9.5
1
Shadab Khan to Ben Duckett, Darts this down the leg side, Ben Duckett tucks it through square leg for a single and gets off the mark.
9.4
0
Shadab Khan to Ben Duckett, Looped up, full and on middle, Ben Duckett drives it back to the bowler.
This should be a walk in the park now for England. They have done way too much damage upfront and 42 runs are now needed in 63 balls. Pakistan will be hoping for a collapse here.
Ben Duckett is the new batter out in the middle.
9.3
W
Shadab Khan to Dawid Malan, OUT! LBW! Shadab Khan gets the breakthrough yet again and this time it Malan who has to go back. He bowls this flatter, short and on middle, keeps very low, Dawid Malan looks to flick it but the ball goes under his bat and hits him on the pads right in front of the stumps. There is a huge appeal for LBW and up goes the finger. However, Dawid Malan decides to go for the review. Ball Tracking shows three reds and it is plumb. England lose their second.
9.2
0
Shadab Khan to Dawid Malan, A bit short and on off, Dawid Malan moves back and knocks it back to the bowler.
9.1
0
Shadab Khan to Dawid Malan, Flatter, full and on the pads, Dawid Malan misses his flick and the ball goes off his pads towards square leg.
9
over
9 | 11 Runs | HH: 128/1
8.6
0
Shahnawaz Dahani to Philip Salt, Shahnawaz Dahani bowls another slower delivery full and just outside the off pole, Philip Salt looks to play at this but gets beaten by the pace and the ball goes really close to the stumps.
8.5
4
Shahnawaz Dahani to Philip Salt, FOUR! Two boundaries in a row once again! Shahnawaz Dahani bangs this one short and in line with the stumps, Philip Salt looks to pull and gets a top edge that flies over the keeper's head and runs away to the straightish fine leg boundary for four more runs.
8.4
4
Shahnawaz Dahani to Philip Salt, FOUR! Philip Salt keeps motoring along! Shahnawaz Dahani serves a slower ball and attempts a yorker but ends up bowling a low full toss outside off. Philip Salt crunches this through the infield and finds the deep cover boundary for four runs.
8.3
1
Shahnawaz Dahani to Dawid Malan, Bowls this back of a length and outside off, Dawid Malan slaps this to deep point and takes one.
8.2
1
Shahnawaz Dahani to Philip Salt, Goes full this time and angles the ball into the stumps, Philip Salt clips this towards deep mid-wicket and they settle for a run.
8.1
1
Shahnawaz Dahani to Dawid Malan, Shahnawaz Dahani begins with a full delivery outside off, Dawid Malan works this to deep point and takes one.
Shahnawaz Dahani comes back into the attack. He conceded 22 runs in his first over.
8
over
8 | 15 Runs | HH: 117/1
7.6
4
Shadab Khan to Philip Salt, FOUR! Third boundary in the over and this time it ahs come from the bat of Philip Salt! Shadab Khan bowls this short and outside off, Philip Salt leans back and pulls this towards long on and the ball lands just short of the ropes. 15 runs have come from this over.
7.5
1
Shadab Khan to Dawid Malan, This is in line with the stumps on a shorter length, Dawid Malan goes back in the crease and works this to long on for a single.
7.4
4
Shadab Khan to Dawid Malan, FOUR! A low full toss for a gift this time! Shadab Khan serves this outside off, Dawid Malan is onto it in a flash and finds the gap in the off side once again and the ball races away to the deep cover fence for four more runs.
7.3
4
Shadab Khan to Dawid Malan, FOUR! Shadab Khan now serves lolly outside off! Flights this one full and gives room for Dawid Malan to free his arms and drill the ball to deep cover for a boundary.
7.2
1
Shadab Khan to Philip Salt, This is floated in full and into the stumps, Philip Salt shimmies down the wicket and clips this to deep mid-wicket and takes another run.
7.1
1
Shadab Khan to Dawid Malan, Shadab Khan flights this full and pitches this on leg, Dawid Malan clips this towards square leg and takes a single.
Shadab Khan is back on. 5 runs from his first over and a wicket.
7
over
7 | 20 Runs | HH: 102/1
6.6
6
Aamer Jamal to Philip Salt, SIX! This just about clears the fence and England reach 100 in 7 overs! This is short as well and outside off, Philip Salt does even better as he bulls this flat and gets the ball over the ropes at deep square leg for six more runs. 20 runs have come from this over.
6.5
4
Aamer Jamal to Philip Salt, FOUR! The batters are taking turns here to get collect runs for themselves! Aamer Jamal bowls this short and outside off, sits up nicely for Philip Salt who slaps this towards deep square leg for four runs.
6.4
1
Aamer Jamal to Dawid Malan, A slower delivery bowled full and on the pads, Dawid Malan clips this to deep square leg and takes a single.
6.3
4
Aamer Jamal to Dawid Malan, FOUR! Pakistan are feeding the English batters with some freebies here! This is served full and outside the off pole, Dawid Malan gets his front foot forward and drives this to the deep cover boundary for an elegant shot!
6.2
1
Aamer Jamal to Philip Salt, That brings up the fifty for Philip Salt and he has got there in just 19 deliveries! Aamer Jamal bowls this short and just outside off, Philip Salt pulls this to deep square leg and takes a single.
6.1
4
Aamer Jamal to Philip Salt, FOUR! Philip Salt does not care that the Powerplay is over! Aamer Jamal begins with a full delivery outside the off pole, Philip Salt reaches for the ball and thumps this towards the deep cover boundary for four runs.
Aamer Jamal comes into the attack now.
6
over
6 | 8 Runs | HH: 82/1
5.6
0
Mohammad Wasim to Dawid Malan, Continues bowling outside off on a good length, Dawid Malan leans into the shot but gets beaten on his outside edge. This has been an outstanding Powerplay for England as they have scored 82 runs for the loss of 1 wicket.
5.5
0
Mohammad Wasim to Dawid Malan, This is on a good length and outside off, Dawid Malan blocks this towards point.
5.4
0
Mohammad Wasim to Dawid Malan, This is full as well and in line with the stumps, Dawid Malan flicks this straight to the mid-wicket fielder this time.
5.3
4
Mohammad Wasim to Dawid Malan, FOUR! This is definitely convincing! Great timing from Dawid Malan as he gets back-to-back boundaries. Mohammad Wasim bowls full and on the pads, the batter clips this to the left of mid-wicket and collects four more runs.
5.2
4
Mohammad Wasim to Dawid Malan, FOUR! This is probably the most unconvincing boundary we have seen so far! Mohammad Wasim bowls this on a good length and just outside off, Dawid Malan pushes at this and gets an outside edge that flies to the third man boundary for four runs.
5.1
0
Mohammad Wasim to Dawid Malan, Mohammad Wasim begins the over with a full delivery outside off, Dawid Malan taps this towards point.
Mohammad Wasim is back on.
5
over
5 | 19 Runs | HH: 74/1
4.6
4
Mohammad Nawaz to Philip Salt, FOUR! Salt is absolutely putting everything away! Mohammad Nawaz again tosses it up, full and on middle, Philip Salt chips it over the bowler's head for a boundary this time. This is the highest Powerplay score for England in this series and still 1 over to go.
4.5
6
Mohammad Nawaz to Philip Salt, SIX! BANG! This is outstanding batting from Salt! This is floated, full again and on middle, Philip Salt clears his front leg and powers it over the bowler's head for a biggie.
4.4
4
Mohammad Nawaz to Philip Salt, FOUR! Great shot and he is playing with the field perfectly. This is tossed up, full and on middle, Philip Salt makes room and smashes it over extra cover for another boundary.
4.3
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Philip Salt, Quicker, full and on middle, Philip Salt drills it back to the bowler.
4.2
4
Mohammad Nawaz to Philip Salt, FOUR! Salt continues to find the fence! Nawaz flights this up, full and on middle, Philip Salt lofts it wide of the long on fence for a boudnary.
4.1
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Dawid Malan, Mohammad Nawaz bowls this full and fires this into the stumps, Dawid Malan tucks this towards square leg and takes a single to get off the mark.
4
over
4 | 5 Runs | HH: 55/1
3.6
0
Shadab Khan to Philip Salt, This is fired in on a yorker length and in line with the stumps, Philip Salt digs this out back towards the bowler.
Dawid Malan makes his way out at number 3.
3.5
W
Shadab Khan to Alex Hales, OUT! TAKEN! Shadab Khan strikes and this exactly why he was brought into the attack. He gets the dangerous, Hales. He tosses it up, full and on off, Alex Hales goes for the sweep but gets a top edge towards short fine leg where Shahnawaz Dahani runs to his right to take a nice catch. A much needed wicket for Pakistan and England lose their first.
3.4
2
Shadab Khan to Alex Hales, Good running! This is tossed up, full and on off, Alex Hales makes room and drills it wide of mid off where the fielder dives to his left to stop. Two more runs added to the board.
3.3
0
Shadab Khan to Alex Hales, Floated, full and on off, Alex Hales knocks it towards covers.
3.2
2
Shadab Khan to Alex Hales, Short again and on middle, Alex Hales slaps it wide of deep mid-wicket where the fielder covers his ground and stops it with his foot. Two runs taken!
3.1
1
Shadab Khan to Philip Salt, Tossed up, short and on off, Philip Salt moves back and forces it towards long off for a single.
Shadab Khan comes into the attack.
3
over
3 | 17 Runs | HH: 50/0
2.6
4
Mohammad Wasim to Alex Hales, FOUR! Make that three in a row! This has been powered away! Mohammad Wasim bowls this full and around off, Alex Hales absloutely crunches it past the mid off fielder for his third boundary in tge over. 17 runs from the over. That also brings up the 50 for England!
2.5
4
Mohammad Wasim to Alex Hales, FOUR! Another one! This is short again and on leg, Alex Hales gets cramped a bit but still manages to pull it over the short fine leg fielder for another boundary.
2.4
4
Mohammad Wasim to Alex Hales, FOUR! The boundaries are flowing here! Mohammad Wasim bowls this short of a length and on middle, Alex Hales stays there and pulls it towards the vacant deep mid-wicket fence for four more runs.
2.3
0
Mohammad Wasim to Alex Hales, Short of a length and on middle and leg, Alex Hales looks to cut very close from his body but misses.
2.2
1
Mohammad Wasim to Philip Salt, Full and on off, Philip Salt drills it straight at mid off where the fielder fumbles a bit. A single is taken.
2.1
4
Mohammad Wasim to Philip Salt, FOUR! Philip Salt with a thumping shot to welcome Mohammad Wasim. This is full and on off, Philip Salt moves to the leg side a bit and smashes it over the mid off fielder for a boundary.
Mohammad Wasim replaces Mohammad Nawaz.
2
over
2 | 22 Runs | HH: 33/0
1.6
0
Shahnawaz Dahani to Alex Hales, This is on a good length and outside off, Alex Hales goes for the drive but gets beaten 22 runs from the over and England are off to a flier.
1.5
6
Shahnawaz Dahani to Alex Hales, SIX! This has been thumped! This is Alex Hales at his blistering best! Shahnawaz Dahani bowls this on a fuller length and outside off, Alex Hales crunches this over deep cover for a maximum!
1.5
1
Shahnawaz Dahani to Alex Hales, WIDE! Shahnawaz Dahani bowls this short and way outside the off pole, Alex Hales swings his arms at it but is nowhere close. The umpire calls this wide.
1.4
4
Shahnawaz Dahani to Alex Hales, Four! Alex Hales has played a sublime shot! Shahnawaz Dahani bowls this a fraction short and outside off, Alex Hales gets on his toes and caresses this towards deep point for a boundary.
1.3
1
Shahnawaz Dahani to Philip Salt, Continues bowling short and outside off, Philip Salt pulls this towards mid off and a half stop allows them to take a single.
1.2
6
Shahnawaz Dahani to Philip Salt, SIX! Shahnawaz Dahani compensates by going short and in line with the stumps, Philip Salt rocks back and pulls this over the deep backward square leg boundary for a biggie. Shahnawaz Dahani has not started this over well at all.
A very good start for England and Shahnawaz Dahani has been welcomed with a boundary as he shares the attack with Mohammad Nawaz.
1.1
4
Shahnawaz Dahani to Philip Salt, FOUR! What a beautiful shot! Shahnawaz Dahani bowls this full and just outside off, Philip Salt leans into the shot and punches the ball past the mid off fielder for four runs.
1
over
1 | 11 Runs | HH: 11/0
0.6
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Philip Salt, This is flighted as well as bowled a fraction short. Philip Salt looks to get down the pitch but decides to stay back at the last moment and punch the ball to long off to take a run and keep strike.
0.5
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Alex Hales, Another loopy delivery bowled full and outside off, Alex Hales works this to long off for one more.
0.4
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Philip Salt, This is flighted full and outside off, Philip Salt strokes this to long off for a single.
0.3
4
Mohammad Nawaz to Philip Salt, FOUR! This has been whipped away! Mohammad Nawaz flights this full and outside off, Philip Salt gets forwards and clips this wide of long on for four more runs.
0.2
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Philip Salt, This is full and outside off, Philip Salt knocks this towards mid off.
0.1
4
Mohammad Nawaz to Philip Salt, FOUR! Mohammad Nawaz bowls this a fraction short and outside off, Philip Salt goes back in the crease and cuts this late towards backward point. The ball goes in the air but in the gap and Philip Salt gets off the mark with a boundary.
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01
st Innings
Pakistan
We are back for the chase! The players are walking out to the middle. Alex Hales and Philip Salt are the two openers for England. Pakistan going with spin straightaway as Mohammad Nawaz is ready to start proccedings with the ball. Here we go...
... THE RUN CHASE ...
Right then, Pakistan have posted a good total on the board and they have enough firepower to defend. However, they are without Haris Rauf and England will be looking to put more pressure on the other bowlers. They have the depth in theri batting but need to perform better than the previous two games. Will they be able to do it and level the series 3-3? Or will Pakistan defend again and seal the series? We will find out soon. Stay tuned for the second essay.
Sam Curran is up for a chat. He says its been a good series and his first time in Pakistan so it is amazing playing in front of the crowd. Mentions that hopefully they can win the match and make it 3-3. Claims that the outfield is getting a bit wet and it will be an interesting chase. Claims that Pakistan finished well but it got difficult to bowl towards the end as the ball was wet. Adds that hopefully it will get tougher for them. Says it is hot and shows that he is dripping with sweat
England, on the other started off well restricting the batters and picking up early wickets but they lost their way a bit in the middle overs when teh partnerships were building. However they pulled things back a bit at the death overs and restricted their opposition below 175. Sam Curran was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets and conceded just 26 runs. David Willey and Richard Gleeson contributed with one each. Adil Rashid was once again expensive and failed to get the breakthroughs which is a concern for them. Now it is up to their batters to chase it down which they haven't been able to in the last two games.
Pakistan will be happy with their batting effort. They started slowly to assess the pitch and were struggling to find the timing. However, once Babar Azam found his touch he never looked back from there. They lost Haris Rauf and Shan Masood for cheap scores as they showed some glimpses of his quality but he too fell. After that Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed added 48 runs in which the latter scored 31 off just 21 balls before getting out. Babar Azam then changed his gears and also got to 3000 T20I runs (in 81 innings) which is the joint-highest with Virat Kohli. He remained unbeaten on 87 off 59 balls. At the start of the game, Babar Azam said that 150-160 would be a good total but they have gone past that and will be looking to defend well once again.
A brilliant innings from Babar Azam and 19 runs from the last over have helped Pakistan post a decent total of 169 runs. England will be disappointed and they will have to bat really well to chase this total down.
20
over
20 | 19 Runs |
HH: 169/6
19.6
W
Reece Topley to Mohammad Nawaz, OUT! CAUGHT! Reece Topley claims a wicket on his last delivery but this has been a wonderful over for Pakistan! Reece Topley bowls this full and outside off, but releases the ball from the back of his hand. Mohammad Nawaz is early into the shot and hit this aerially towards long off where Harry Brook takes a easy catch. 19 runs have come from the last over though and Pakistan will be happy with the finish.
19.5
6
Reece Topley to Mohammad Nawaz, SIX! Mohammad Nawaz joins the party! Reece Topley misses his yorker once again and bowls a low full toss outside off, Mohammad Nawaz heaves this over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. This is a very good over for Pakistan.
19.4
1
Reece Topley to Babar Azam, Reece Topley bowls this on a yorker length and follows the batter to the leg side. Babar Azam misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. They take a leg bye as the ball rolls to the off side and Babar Azam is furious with himself.
19.3
2
Reece Topley to Babar Azam, This lands safely and Pakistan gets two more runs to their total. Reece Topley bangs this in short and outside off, Babar Azam looks to pull but only manages to get a top edge that flies over backward point. The ball lands in the vacant area just before the boundary and they take two runs.
19.2
6
Reece Topley to Babar Azam, SIX! This is sheer power! Reece Topley bowls this full and in line with the stumps as he misses the yorker. Babar Azam gets his front foot out of the way and thumps this over long on for a biggie.
19.1
4
Reece Topley to Babar Azam, FOUR! Babar Azam starts the final over boundary! Reece Topley bowls this on a good length and just outside off, Babar Azam walks across to the off side and pulls this to the right of the short fine leg boundary for four runs.
Reece Topley (3-0-13-0) to bowl the last over.
19
over
19 | 9 Runs |
HH: 150/5
18.6
0
Sam Curran to Mohammad Nawaz, Sam Curran bowls a well-directed bouncer in line with the stumps, Mohammad Nawaz decides to duck under this one and let it through to the keeper.
18.5
1
Sam Curran to Babar Azam, Strays on the pad on a fuller length, Babar Azam misses his flick and the ball goes off the pads towards fine leg for a leg bye.
18.4
4
Sam Curran to Babar Azam, FOUR! Babar Azam picks the slower ball to perfection! Sam Curran bowls this slightly short and just outside off, Babar Azam waits on the ball and slaps this away to the deep mid-wicket fence for a useful boundary.
18.3
1
Sam Curran to Mohammad Nawaz, Goes a fraction full this time and outside off, Mohammad Nawaz knocks this to long off for a run.
18.2
2
Sam Curran to Mohammad Nawaz, This is short as well and angled into the batter. Mohammad Nawaz pulls this in the gap at mid-wicket and some good fielding restricts them to a brace.
18.1
1
Sam Curran to Babar Azam, Sam Curran bowls this back of a length and outside off, Babar Azam miscues his pull towards long on for a single.
Sam Curran to bowl the penultimate over. 18 runs from his 3 overs and 2 wickets.
18
over
18 | 5 Runs |
HH: 141/5
17.6
2
Reece Topley to Mohammad Nawaz, Bowls this quick and into the batter on a shorter length, Mohammad Nawaz miscues his pull towards deep square leg and takes a couple of runs to end the over.
17.5
1
Reece Topley to Babar Azam, Bowls this on a good length as well and follows the batter to the leg side as he looks to make room. Babar Azam takes a wild swing but gets an inside edge onto his pads that runs towards third man. They take a run.
17.4
1
Reece Topley to Mohammad Nawaz, Angles this into the batter on a good length, Mohammad Nawaz taps this towards long on and takes one.
17.3
1
Reece Topley to Babar Azam, This is on a good length and in line with the stumps, Babar Azam works this down to long on for a single.
17.2
0
Reece Topley to Babar Azam, Full again and on leg, Babar Azam gets cramped and misses his flick as the ball goes through to the keeper.
17.1
0
Reece Topley to Babar Azam, Reece Topley begins with a full delivery, outside off, Babar Azam reaches for it and loses his grip to drive it straight to extra covers.
Mohammad Nawaz walks out to bat now. Also, Reece Topley comes back into he attack. He conceded just 8 runs in his first two overs.
17
over
17 | 9 Runs |
HH: 136/5
16.6
W
David Willey to Asif Ali, OUT! CAUGHT! The short ball ploy finally pays off! David Willey bowls this really short and way outside the off pole, Asif Ali reaches for it and looks to slap this over the off side boundary. He does not get a good connection on the ball and it flies into the massive palms of Reece Topley at deep point. Asif Ali is unable to help Pakistan end strong as he has to make his way back to the pavillion. Pakistan have lost their fifth wicket now.
16.5
0
David Willey to Asif Ali, This is wide outside off on a shorter length, Asif Ali looks to slash at this but is beaten.
16.4
0
David Willey to Asif Ali, Bangs this in short and outside off, Asif Ali does not have his eyes on the ball and ducks just to be safe.
16.3
1
David Willey to Babar Azam, Bowls this back of a length and outside off, Babar Azam mistimes his shot back down the wicket past the bowler for a single to straightish long off.
16.2
6
David Willey to Babar Azam, SIX! That is an extraordinary shot! David Willey misses his yorker and bowls a low full toss outside the off pole, Babar Azam thumps this over the deep cover boundary for a maximum. Makes this shot look so easy.
16.1
2
David Willey to Babar Azam, David Willey bowls a full toss in line with the stumps, Babar Azam pulls this towards deep backward square leg where Sam Curran does well to keep them down to two.
David Willey (3-0-23-1) is back on.
16
over
16 | 14 Runs |
HH: 127/4
15.6
1
Richard Gleeson to Babar Azam, Back to bowling on a good length and in line with the stumps, Babar Azam tucks this to deep backward square leg and takes a single to keep strike.
15.5
1
Richard Gleeson to Asif Ali, Goes fuller this time and outside off, Asif Ali clips this to long on for one.
15.4
1
Richard Gleeson to Babar Azam, This is on a good length and outside the off pole, Babar Azam guides this to third man for a single.
15.3
6
Richard Gleeson to Babar Azam, SIX! BANG! Babar Azam crosses 3000 runs in T20I with that maximum! Richard Gleeson bowls this full and outside off, Babar Azam gets under this and deposits the ball over the long on boundary for a huge hit. Gets to the landmark in 81 innings, the joint highest in this format.
15.2
1
Richard Gleeson to Asif Ali, This is back of a length and outside off, Asif Ali guides the ball towards third man and takes a run.
15.1
4
Richard Gleeson to Asif Ali, FOUR! England have been far too short in this game and runs are flowing feely! This is served outside off and Asif Ali gets a hold of this one and thumps this towards the cow corner boundary for four runs.
15
over
15 | 5 Runs |
HH: 113/4
14.6
1
Sam Curran to Asif Ali, Loopy full toss bowled outside off and takes pace off the ball. Asif Ali knocks this to long off and takes a single to keep strike. 5 runs and a wicket from this over.
14.5
2
Sam Curran to Asif Ali, Bowls this back of a length and outside off, Asif Ali pulls this to the right of deep mid-wicket and takes a couple of runs to get off the mark.
14.4
0
Sam Curran to Asif Ali, This is bowled a touch fuller and in line with the stumps, Asif Ali looks to work this leg side but gets a leading edge towards cover.
Asif Ali strides out to the middle and he will look to provide the impetus at the end.
14.3
W
Sam Curran to Iftikhar Ahmed, OUT! TAKEN! Sam Curran gets his second wicket and sends the dangerous looking Iftikhar Ahmed back to the hut. Sam Curran pulls his length back a bit and bowls a slower delivery again, on middle, Iftikhar Ahmed tries to take him on and goes for the big shot, but he mistimes it in the air badly and towards long on where Harry Brook takes a good catch. The intent from him was good but the execution part was missing. He has done his job though and put his side in a strong position to take it from here.
14.2
1
Sam Curran to Babar Azam, A slower delivery, full and on middle, Babar Azam looks for the heave but mistimes it off the inner half towards deep square leg for a run.
14.1
1
Sam Curran to Iftikhar Ahmed, Sam Curran bowls a brilliant yorker, on middle, Iftikhar Ahmed digs it out well to the leg side for a single.
14
over
14 | 11 Runs |
HH: 108/3
13.6
1
Adil Rashid to Iftikhar Ahmed, Short again and on middle, Iftikhar Ahmed pushes it off his back foot towards long on for a run.
13.5
1
Adil Rashid to Babar Azam, FIFTY FOR AZAM! This is his 27th T20I half-century and 4th against England. This is short and outside off, Babar Azam goes on his back foot and punches it towards sweeper cover for a run. This has been an excellent innings from him and he will now look to take his side to a good total.
13.4
1
Adil Rashid to Iftikhar Ahmed, A bit short and on middle, Iftikhar Ahmed moves back and nudges it through square leg for a run.
13.3
6
Adil Rashid to Iftikhar Ahmed, SIX! This is has been sent into the second tier! Adil Rashid flights this up, full and on middle, Iftikhar Ahmed clears his front leg and slog-sweeps it way over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
13.2
1
Adil Rashid to Babar Azam, Shortish again and on off, Babar Azam cuts it towards sweeper cover for a run.
13.1
1
Adil Rashid to Iftikhar Ahmed, Short and outside off, Iftikhar Ahmed cuts it towards cover-point where the fielder misfields and allows the batter to get a run.
13
over
13 | 8 Runs |
HH: 97/3
12.6
1
Richard Gleeson to Iftikhar Ahmed, Another short delivery, on off, Iftikhar Ahmed crunches it towards deep mid-wicket for just a single.
12.5
1
Richard Gleeson to Babar Azam, Goes fuller and on middle, Babar Azam tucks it through mid-wicket for a another run.
12.4
1
Richard Gleeson to Iftikhar Ahmed, Richard Gleeson bangs this short and on middle, Iftikhar Ahmed controls his pull shot towards deep square leg for a single.
12.3
1
Richard Gleeson to Babar Azam, On a length and on middle, Babar Azam pushes it towards mid on region for one.
12.2
4
Richard Gleeson to Babar Azam, FOUR! Lovely shot! This is short of a length and on leg, Babar Azam gently paddles it towards towards the deep square leg region for a boundary.
12.1
0
Richard Gleeson to Babar Azam, Full and outside off, Babar Azam reaches for it and drills it towards covers.
12
over
12 | 10 Runs |
HH: 89/3
11.6
1
Adil Rashid to Babar Azam, Flighted, full and on middle, Babar Azam uses his feet and eases it towards mid-wicket for a single.
11.5
1
Adil Rashid to Iftikhar Ahmed, Short and on middle, Iftikhar Ahmed moves back and nudges it towards mid-wicket for a run.
11.4
1
Adil Rashid to Babar Azam, Floated, full and on middle, Babar Azam chips it just over the bowler for a single. Adil Rashid is bowling really well here.
11.3
1
Adil Rashid to Iftikhar Ahmed, Another googly, on middle, turning in, Iftikhar Ahmed looks to flick it away but gets a leading edge towards point for a run.
11.2
0
Adil Rashid to Iftikhar Ahmed, A googly this time, quicker and full on leg, Iftikhar Ahmed gets cramped and blocks it on the pitch.
11.1
6
Adil Rashid to Iftikhar Ahmed, SIX! Up, up and away! Adil Rashid tosses it up, full and on middle, Iftikhar Ahmed stays there and deposits it over the long on fence for a huge biggie.
11
over
11 | 9 Runs |
HH: 79/3
10.6
1
David Willey to Iftikhar Ahmed, A slower one now, full and on middle, Iftikhar Ahmed works it towards deep mid-wicket for one.
10.5
4
David Willey to Iftikhar Ahmed, FOUR! David Willey bangs this short and on leg, sits up nicely, Iftikhar Ahmed stays there and pulls it towards the deep backward square leg fence for a boundary.
10.4
1
David Willey to Babar Azam, Willey serves this fuller and on the leg stump line, Babar Azam misses his flick and the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.
10.3
1
David Willey to Iftikhar Ahmed, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Iftikhar Ahmed stays back and taps it towards covers for a run.
10.2
0
David Willey to Iftikhar Ahmed, David Willey pithces it up, on off, Iftikhar Ahmed drives it firmly but straight to the fielder at covers.
10.2
1
David Willey to Iftikhar Ahmed, WIDE! Willey loses his line and bowls this full an down the leg, Iftikhar Ahmed misses his flick. Wided.
10.1
1
David Willey to Babar Azam, Full and on off, Babar Azam eases it towards long off for a single.
Drinks! Pakistan started off a bit slow but Babar Azam is playing really well here. However, they lost wickets at regular intervals and that restricted their run flow a bit. England will be happy with their effort but know that they need to get Azam out quickly. An exciting session awaits us. David Willey has been handed the ball after the break.
10
over
10 | 7 Runs |
HH: 70/3
9.6
0
Adil Rashid to Iftikhar Ahmed, This is a fraction short as well and outside the off stump, Iftikhar Ahmed taps this towards point.
9.5
0
Adil Rashid to Iftikhar Ahmed, This is flighted full and outside the off pole, Iftikhar Ahmed gets a stride forward and strokes this to the cover fielder.
9.4
4
Adil Rashid to Iftikhar Ahmed, FOUR! This is short and gets the treatment it requires! Adil Rashid bowls a long hop in line with the stumps, Iftikhar Ahmed uses the depth of the crease and pulls this in the gap at cow corner for a cracking booundary.
9.3
1
Adil Rashid to Babar Azam, Adil Rashid loops this full and just outside off, Babar Azam shimmies down the wicket and clips this to long on for a single.
9.2
1
Adil Rashid to Iftikhar Ahmed, This is full as well and angling down leg, Iftikhar Ahmed clips this down to long on and takes one.
9.1
1
Adil Rashid to Babar Azam, Adil Rashid floats this one full and in line with the stumps, Babar Azam works this to deep cover for a single.
9
over
9 | 5 Runs |
HH: 63/3
8.6
0
Sam Curran to Iftikhar Ahmed, BEATEN! Sam Curran bowls this on a hard length and outside off, angling away, Iftikhar Ahmed looks to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. End of successful over for England. Only 5 runs and a wicket from it.
8.5
1
Sam Curran to Babar Azam, This is a pacy delivery, on a length and on off, Babar Azam pushes it towards point for a single.
Iftikhar Ahmed comes out to the middle now.
8.4
W
Sam Curran to Haider Ali, OUT! CAUGHT! Haider Ali showed us glimpses of what is capable of but has departed cheaply here! Sam Curran changes it up and surprises the batter with a short ball outside off, Haider Ali goes for the pull shot but completely mistimes it. The ball goes high towards the deep mid-wicket region. Ben Duckett is placed at the boundary and he does well running forward to take a comfortable catch. Pakistan have lost their third wicket just as it seemed like a partnership was building.
8.3
1
Sam Curran to Babar Azam, Sam Curran continues to bowl full and on the pads, Babar Azam clips this to deep mid-wicket for a single.
8.2
2
Sam Curran to Babar Azam, Goes full this time and in line with the stumps, Babar Azam knocks this back past the bowler and takes a couple of runs.
8.1
1
Sam Curran to Haider Ali, Sam Curran begins the over with a short ball just outside off, Haider Ali miscues his pull and lobs it into the vacant region right of mid-wicket. They take a single.
8
over
8 | 10 Runs |
HH: 58/2
7.6
0
Adil Rashid to Babar Azam, Fires a googly down leg side, Babar Azam goes back in the crease to work this on the leg side but a ball stays low and hits him on his pads.
7.5
1
Adil Rashid to Haider Ali, Flighted delivery bowled full and outside the off stump, Haider Ali works this down to long off for a single.
7.4
6
Adil Rashid to Haider Ali, SIX! This has been dispatched! Adil Rashid bowls this a fraction short and in line with the stumps, Haider Ali charges down the wicket and heaves the ball over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. This should get Haider Ali going.
7.3
1
Adil Rashid to Babar Azam, Loopy delivery bowled full and outside the off pole, Babar Azam strokes this to deep cover for another single.
7.2
1
Adil Rashid to Haider Ali, This is full as well and tossed up outside off, Haider Ali sweeps this to deep square leg and takes a run.
7.1
1
Adil Rashid to Babar Azam, Adil Rashid flights this full and outside off, Babar Azam works this to long on and takes a single.
Adil Rashid comes into the attack now.
7
over
7 | 8 Runs |
HH: 48/2
6.6
1
Sam Curran to Babar Azam, Short of a length and around off, Babar Azam drags his pull shot towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
6.5
0
Sam Curran to Babar Azam, This is back od a length and outside the off pole, Babar Azam taps this towards the point fielder.
6.4
4
Sam Curran to Babar Azam, Four! This has been punished by Babar Azam! Sam Curran bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole from 'round the wicket. Babar Azam uses his quick hands and pulls this to the deep square leg fence for four more runs.
6.3
1
Sam Curran to Haider Ali, This is banged in short and outside off, Haider Ali pulls this but does not connect well and the ball goes on the bounce to deep mid-wicket for a single.
6.2
1
Sam Curran to Babar Azam, Goes over the wicket now and serves this full outside off, Babar Azam knocks this towards mid off and rushes for a quick single.
6.1
1
Sam Curran to Haider Ali, Sam Curran begins with a good-length delivery from 'round the wicket served outside off. Haider Ali pulls this to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Sam Curran has been introduced into the attack.
6
over
6 | 8 Runs |
HH: 40/2
5.6
0
Richard Gleeson to Babar Azam, This is on a yorker length and heading for the middle stump, Babar Azam gets his bat down in time and digs the ball out down the pitch. Pakistan are 40 for 2 after the Powerplay.
5.5
1
Richard Gleeson to Haider Ali, This is short as well and in line with the stumps, Haider Ali pulls this straight at the square leg umpire who gets hit and they take a single.
5.4
4
Richard Gleeson to Haider Ali, FOUR! This has been put away in the gap nicely! Richard Gleeson bowls this slightly short and does not get enough height on the ball. Haider Ali swivels and pulls this towards deep backward square leg for four runs.
5.3
0
Richard Gleeson to Haider Ali, Bangs this in short and angling down leg, Haider Ali looks to pull but does not connect as the ball goes through to the keeper.
5.2
1
Richard Gleeson to Babar Azam, This is a touch fuller and outside the off pole, Babar Azam knocks this towards mid on and takes a quick single. He would have been gone if there was a direct hit.
5.1
2
Richard Gleeson to Babar Azam, Richard Gleeson starts the over with a good-length delivery outside off, Babar Azam crunches this on the up towards deep cover for a brace.
Richard Gleeson comes back into the attack. He conceded 10 runs in his first over and picked up a wicket.
5
over
5 | 6 Runs |
HH: 32/2
4.6
1
Reece Topley to Babar Azam, Another full delivery and on off, Babar Azam taps it towards mid off and takes a quick single.
4.5
0
Reece Topley to Babar Azam, Fuller one and on middle, Babar Azam drives it towards mid on.
4.4
4
Reece Topley to Babar Azam, FOUR! Azam has found his touch! Reece Topley bowls this on a ahrd length and outside off, Babar Azam stays there amd punches it past the diving point fielder for a beautiful boundary.
4.3
1
Reece Topley to Haider Ali, Short of a length and on middle, Haider Ali pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.
4.2
0
Reece Topley to Haider Ali, This is pitched up and on off, Haider Ali knocks it back to the bowler where Reece Topley picks it up fakes a throw towards the batter's end.
4.1
0
Reece Topley to Haider Ali, Full and on middle, Haider Ali works it towards mid-wicket with the inner half.
4
over
4 | 12 Runs |
HH: 26/2
3.6
4
David Willey to Babar Azam, FOUR! Nice shot! David Willey bowls this a bit full and down the leg, Babar Azam tucks it away nicely towards the deep backward square leg for a boundary. This time Ben Duckett had no chance of stopping that.
3.5
2
David Willey to Babar Azam, This is short and on off, Babar Azam pulls it hard wide of deep square leg where Ben Duckett covers his ground quickly and dives to his left to stop it. Two runs taken!
3.4
4
David Willey to Babar Azam, FOUR! This has been timed beautifully! David Willey goes a fraction full and again attacks the stumps, Babar Azam keeps his head still and flicks this ball to the left of the mid-wicket fielder and finds the boundary for four runs.
3.3
1
David Willey to Haider Ali, David Willey serves this on a good length and in line with the stumps, Haider Ali clips this to deep backward square leg and takes a single to get off the mark.
Haider Ali makes his way out to the crease.
3.2
W
David Willey to Shan Masood, OUT! LBW! England get two in two overs and this time it is Willey. He bowls this on a good length and on off, angling in, Shan Masood moves across to work it to the leg side but misses and gets rapped around his pads. There is an appeal for LBW and up goes the finger. Shan Masood after discussing with Babar Azam opts for the review. The UltraEdge shows no bat involved. Ball Tracking shows three reds and the original decision remains. Pakistan lose another and England are on top at the moment.
3.1
1
David Willey to Babar Azam, David Willey bowls this on a good length and just outside off, Babar Azam knocks this straight past the umpire and they take a single as long off comes and cuts the ball off.
3
over
3 | 9 Runs |
HH: 14/1
2.6
0
Richard Gleeson to Shan Masood, This is on a good length and outside off, Shan Masood taps this towards short cover. 9 runs and a wicket from this over.
Shan Masood makes his way out to the middle at number 3.
2.5
W
Richard Gleeson to Mohammad Haris, OUT! TAKEN! Richard Gleeson strikes in his very first over and sends the debutant back to the hut. He follows the batter and bowls this short of a length and on leg, Mohammad Haris moves across to cut it over short third man, but it is too close to his body and the ball loops up off the top half of the bat towards short third man where Adil Rashid takes a comfortable catch. Haris goes for a cheap score on his debut and Pakistan lose their first.
2.4
1
Richard Gleeson to Babar Azam, This is on a hard length and on middle, Babar Azam tucks it towards deep square leg for one.
2.3
1
Richard Gleeson to Mohammad Haris, Short of a length again and on off, Mohammad Haris knocks it with his gloves to the leg side for a run.
2.2
6
Richard Gleeson to Mohammad Haris, SIX! Mohammad Haris gets off the mark in T20Is in some style! Richard Gleeson bowls a short of a length delivery, on off, Mohammad Haris stays there and smokes it over the long off fence for a biggie.
2.1
1
Richard Gleeson to Babar Azam, This is on a good length and on middle, Babar Azam strokes it towards mid on for a quick single.
2
over
2 | 3 Runs |
HH: 5/0
1.6
1
David Willey to Babar Azam, Short of a length and on middle, Babar Azam mistimes his pull shot towards mid on for a single. The ball is not coming on to the bat and the batters are faling to time the ball.
1.5
0
David Willey to Babar Azam, Pulls his length back a bit and on off, Babar Azam stays there and punches it towards mid off.
1.4
2
David Willey to Babar Azam, Willey serves this full and on the leg stump line, Babar Azam tucks it towards the vacant mid-wicket region for a brace.
1.3
0
David Willey to Babar Azam, Willey bowls this on a length and on off, sticks to the surface a bit, Babar Azam strokes it towards short covers.
1.2
0
David Willey to Babar Azam, A bit fuller this time, on middle, Babar Azam goes for the drive but gets an inside edge towards short fine leg.
1.1
0
David Willey to Babar Azam, David Willey starts with a good-length delivery, on off, Babar Azam knocks it towards mid off.
David Willey to share the attack with Reece Topley.
1
over
1 | 2 Runs |
HH: 2/0
0.6
0
Reece Topley to Mohammad Haris, A slower one now, on a length and on off, Mohammad Haris pushes it towards point. Only 2 runs from the first over then!
0.5
0
Reece Topley to Mohammad Haris, Four dots on the trot! Mohammad Haris move across way outside off, Reece Topley follows him and bowls a hard-length delivery, outside off, Haris goes for the scoop but misses.
0.4
0
Reece Topley to Mohammad Haris, Fuller one, on off, Mohammad Haris uses his feet and tries to heave it but mistimes it back to the bowler.
0.3
0
Reece Topley to Mohammad Haris, On a length and on middle, Mohammad Haris blocks it back to the bowler.
0.2
0
Reece Topley to Mohammad Haris, Goes fuller this time, on middle, swinging in, Mohammad Haris covers the line and drives it towards mid on.
0.1
1
Reece Topley to Babar Azam, This is short of a length and on middle, Babar Azam pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.
0.1
1
Reece Topley to Babar Azam, Reece Topley loses his line and starts with a full delivery down the leg side. Babar Azam misses his flick. It is callled a wide. Pakistan are underway!
We are all set for the start of the game! The two umpires are walking out to the middle followed by the England players. We will see a new opening pair for Pakistan with Mohammad Rizwan not playing and it will be his replacement Mohammad Haris (On Debut) who will be partnering Babar Azam. Reece Topley to start proceedings with the ball. Let's play...
Pakistan (Playing XI) - Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Haris (WK) (In for Mohammad Rizwan & On Debut), Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Haider Ali, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Aamer Jamal, Mohammad Wasim, Shahnawaz Dahani (In for Haris Rauf).
England (Playing XI) - Philip Salt (WK), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali (C), Sam Curran, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley (In for Chris Woakes), Richard Gleeson (In for Mark Wood)..
TOSS - England have won the toss and they have decided to BOWL first.
The Pakistan camp have already announced that Mohammad Haris will be making his T20I debut in this game.
Pakistan
Babar Azam
CAP/Bat/Bow
Mohammad Haris
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Shan Masood
Bat/Bow
Haider Ali
Bat/Bow
Iftikhar Ahmed
Bat/Bow
Asif Ali
Bat/Bow
Mohammad Nawaz
Bat/Bow
Shadab Khan
Bat/Bow
Aamer Jamal
Bat/Bow
Mohammad Wasim
Bat/Bow
Shahnawaz Dahani
Bat/Bow
England
Philip Salt
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Alex Hales
Bat/Bow
Dawid Malan
Bat/Bow
Ben Duckett
Bat/Bow
Harry Brook
Bat/Bow
Moeen Ali
CAP/Bat/Bow
Sam Curran
Bat/Bow
David Willey
Bat/Bow
Adil Rashid
Bat/Bow
Reece Topley
Bat/Bow
Richard Gleeson
Bat/Bow