Buttler knock guides England to 23-run victory over Pakistan
BIRMINGHAM, England : England beat Pakistan by 23 runs in the second T20 international on Saturday on the back of skipper Jos Buttler's blistering knock of 84 at Edgbaston.
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ENG vs PAK 2nd T20I: Jos Buttler Helps England Take 1-0 Lead With Easy Win Over Pakistan
Jofra Archer claimed two wickets on his long-awaited return to international cricket as England beat Pakistan by 23 runs at Edgbaston to move 1-0 up in the four-match T20 series. England captain Jos Buttler won man-of-the-match after he smashed 84 off 51 balls to set the hosts a target of 184. But it was Archer's return that caught the eye as he made a case for selection in next month's T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies no harm. The fast bowler has been beset by elbow injuries since his starring role in helping England win the 50-over World Cup in 2019.
England vs Pakistan 2nd T20I Live Score Updates
England vs Pakistan 2nd T20I, Live Updates: England will be squaring off against Pakistan in the second T20I of the four-match T20I series on Saturday in Birmingham. This is an important series for both the teams as it will act as a rehearsal for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Earlier on Wednesday, persistent rain saw the first T20I between these two teams getting washed out without a ball being bowled. In their last five games, Pakistan have won three games and lost two. England, on the other hand, won two games and lost three. (Live Scorecard)
England vs Pakistan Live Streaming 2nd T20I Live Telecast: Where To Watch Match
England will be taking on Pakistan in the second T20I of the four-match series in Edgbaston, Birmingham on Saturday. The first T20I between the two teams got washed out due to heavy rain in Leeds. In their last five games, Pakistan have won three games and lost two. England, on the other hand, won two games and lost three. Both teams last played against each other in the Final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Australia, 2022. Pakistan will be coming to this clash after winning the three-match T20I series against Ireland 2-1.
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Squad Announced; Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim Included
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday announced their unveiled 15-member squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, which will kick-start from June 1 in the USA and Caribbean. The side will be led by Babar Azam. Of the 15 players, Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Saim Ayub and Usman Khan have been picked for their maiden T20 World Cup, while Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim last appeared in the 2016 and 2021 tournaments, respectively. The other eight players participated in the 2022 event in Australia.
Bizarre! Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Stops T20 World Cup Squad Reveal. Report Claims Reason For Displeasure
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Friday halted the formal announcement of the squad for the T20 World Cup, as reported by Geo News sources. Naqvi expressed displeasure over selectors not holding a meeting to discuss the players for the marquee event in the USA and the West Indies. "The PCB chief Naqvi didn't object to the names of the players, but expressed his displeasure with the selectors for not holding meetings to discuss the players," Geo News reported citing unnamed sources.
England vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports
England (ENG) will be playing against Pakistan (PAK) in the 2nd game of the Pakistan in England, four-match T20I Series, 2024. The match will be played at the Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Saturday. In their last five games, Pakistan have won three games and lost two. England, on the other hand, won two games and lost three. Both teams last played against each other in the Final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Australia, 2022, where Ben Stokes scored the highest fantasy points for England with 104 points while Haris Rauf topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Pakistan with 59 points.
England vs Pakistan Live Streaming 1st T20I Live Telecast: Where To Watch Match
England will be squaring off against Pakistan in the first T20I of the four-match series in Leeds on Wednesday. Pakistan will be coming to this clash after winning the three-match T20I series against Ireland 2-1. Many English players have returned from India after participating in the ongoing IPL. England will be led by Jos Buttler. Two of England's 15-man squad are unavailable for the opening fixture in Leeds, with Liam Livingstone and Mark Wood both working through knee problems. Pacer Jofra Archer will make his first England appearance for 14 months.