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Watch: Babar Azam Hits "Special" Ton, Strikes Record Stand With Rizwan In Win vs England

Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam roared back to form on Thursday with a classy hundred against England in the second T20I in Karachi. Babar, who had a below-par Asia Cup campaign, scored an unbeaten 110 off just 66 balls and was involved in an 203*-run stand with fellow opener Mohammad Rizwan (88*, 51 balls). It is the highest opening stand while chasing in T20s. The duo broke their own record of 197 runs (vs South Africa, 2021). For Babar, who hit five sixes and 11 fours, in his innings, this was his second T20I ton - first from Pakistan to reach the milestone. Courtesy the great display, Pakistan chased down a 200-run target in 19.3 overs with 10 wickets to spare.

Record-breaking Rizwan, Azam star as Pakistan down England

Openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan put on an unbeaten 203-run partnership as Pakistan claimed a remarkable 10-wicket victory over England in the second T20 international in Karachi on Thursday.

Babar, Rizwan power Pakistan to victory over England

Babar Azam hit a brilliant century and Mohammad Rizwan scored 88 to lead Pakistan to a crushing 10-wicket win over England in the second Twenty20 International in Karachi on Thursday and level the seven-match series at 1-1.

Jasprit Bumrah Or Shaheen Afridi - Who'll Be Better At T20 World Cup? Ricky Ponting Gives His Take

Australia legend Ricky Ponting made some bold calls while trying to decide who will be more impactful in the 2022 T20 World Cup - Jasprit Bumrah or Shaheen Afridi. Two of the premier fast bowlers in the world, Bumrah and Afridi, boast of having enviable records in the shortest format. Bumrah has picked up 69 wickets in 58 matches while Afridi has scalped 47 in 40. The two pacers are equally effective with the new ball as well as in the death overs.

Ponting's T20 WC face-offs: Bumrah has edge over Afridi, wants both DK, Pant in Indian XI

Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant are capable enough batters to select themselves in the same playing XI during the upcoming T20 World Cup, feels former Australian captain Ricky Ponting. In his latest ICC review, Ponting did his five face-offs for the marquee event and one of them was the heated debate as to who should be in the playing XI? Should it be a potential destroyer of bowling attack Pant or the "designated finisher"Karthik? "The debate in the Indian cricketing circles has long been raging on who should be the designated wicketkeeper-batter in the side.

Pakistan vs England, 2nd T20I 2022, Live Updates: Pakistan Aim To Fix Middle-Order Issues Against England

PAK vs ENG, 2nd T20I Live Updates: After facing a defeat in the series opener, Pakistan look to level the seven-match series against England. Both teams square off in the second ODI at the National Stadium in Karachi. The focus will be on Pakistan's middle-order once again, which has been exposed over numerous occasions of late. Captain Babar Azam's form will also be key for the hosts, with wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan in excellent run of form. For England, opening batter Alex Hales made an instant impact on his return to the side. The explosive batter who has been absent from the team for a long time, return to the side and scored a crucial fifty. Apart from Philip Salt at the top, all other English batters mustered up crucial runs with Alex Hales and youngster Harry Brook being the standout performers. (LIVE SCORECARD)

"Mohammad Rizwan Said, Won't Let Sarfaraz Ahmed Return": Ex-Pakistan Star on What He's Heard

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has been in fine form for his team, especially in white-ball cricket. Rizwan, who is currently the top-ranked batter in T20Is, also equalled Pakistan captain Babar Azam's record of becoming the fastest batter to score 2,000 runs in the shortest format recently. His consistent performances have meant that former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is not being considered of late. Pakistan recently announced its squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with young wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris getting a nod ahead of Sarfaraz in the reserve list.

Salman Butt Compares India Veteran With Pak Youngster To Explain Need For Pace

Veteran India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been in the eye of a storm ever since conceding 52 runs in 4 overs in the Mohali T20I against Australia. Several former cricketers have criticised Bhuvneshwar's lack of pace and innovation in the death overs, which have contributed majorly in three key losses for the team. He was tasked with bowling the 19th over in the Super 4 matches of the Asia Cup against Pakistan and Sri Lanka and he fluffed his lines on both occasions, leading to India's early exit from the tournament.

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Watch: Babar Azam Hits "Special" Ton, Strikes Record Stand With Rizwan In Win vs England

Record-breaking Rizwan, Azam star as Pakistan down England

Babar, Rizwan power Pakistan to victory over England

Jasprit Bumrah Or Shaheen Afridi - Who'll Be Better At T20 World Cup? Ricky Ponting Gives His Take

Ponting's T20 WC face-offs: Bumrah has edge over Afridi, wants both DK, Pant in Indian XI

Pakistan vs England, 2nd T20I 2022, Live Updates: Pakistan Aim To Fix Middle-Order Issues Against England

"Mohammad Rizwan Said, Won't Let Sarfaraz Ahmed Return": Ex-Pakistan Star on What He's Heard

Salman Butt Compares India Veteran With Pak Youngster To Explain Need For Pace