New Delhi: In a gripping T20 encounter at The Oval in London, England emerged victorious against Pakistan, leaving the visitors reeling from a series of defeats. Details of this intense match:
- Batting Collapse and England’s Response:
- Pakistan, batting first, struggled to find their rhythm and managed only 157 runs. Their innings concluded with just one ball remaining, highlighting their batting woes.
- England, in pursuit of the target, responded emphatically. Led by Phil Salt (45 off 24 balls) and Jos Buttler (39 off 21 balls), they laid the foundation for victory with an explosive partnership of 82 runs in just 6.6 overs.
- Jonny Bairstow (28 off 16 balls) and Will Jacks (20 off 18 balls) continued the assault, while Harry Brook (17* off 14 balls) ensured an unbeaten finish.
- Bowling Performances:
- Harris Rauf was the lone wicket-taker for Pakistan, claiming three wickets for 38 runs in 3.3 overs.
- However, Pakistan’s other bowlers—Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Mohammad Amir—failed to make an impact, going wicketless.
- England’s Mark Wood, Adil Rashid, and Lewis Livingstone each took two wickets, stifling Pakistan’s batting lineup.
- Pakistan’s Struggles:
- Usman Khan (38) and Babar Azam (36) fought valiantly to give Pakistan a fighting score, but the lack of support from other batsmen proved costly.
- Mohammad Rizwan (23), Iftikhar Ahmed (21), and Naseem Shah (16) couldn’t cross the 25-run mark, contributing to Pakistan’s downfall.
- Series Outcome:
- With this defeat, Pakistan not only lost the fourth T20 match but also surrendered the series to England.
- The England-Ireland tour overall was a disappointing one for Pakistan, as they failed to secure a single victory on English soil.
England’s dominant performance and Pakistan’s batting struggles defined this thrilling T20 clash at The Oval. The series outcome reflects England’s superiority in the limited-overs format. Additionally, Pakistan faced defeat against Ireland in another match during the tour.
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