England thump Pakistan in T20 decider, win series 4-3
LAHORE, Pakistan: England finished their first tour to Pakistan in 17 years with a thumping 67-run win in their Twenty20 decider on Sunday to clinch the exciting seven-match series 4-3.
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England crush Pakistan in seventh T20 to take series
A sublime fifty from Dawid Malan and three wickets for Chris Woakes guided England to a thumping 67-run win over Pakistan in the seventh Twenty20 in Lahore on Sunday as they clinched the series 4-3 in a major boost ahead of the World Cup.
Salt sinks Pakistan as England force series decider
England's Phil Salt scored a blistering half-century as the visitors raced to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan in their sixth Twenty20 clash in Lahore on Friday to level the seven-match series at 3-3.
Pakistan vs England, 6th T20I Live Updates: Mohammad Rizwan Rested As England Opt To Bowl vs Pakistan
Pakistan vs England 6th T20I Live Score Updates:England won the toss and elected to bowl against Pakistan in the sixth T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Young wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris was handed his debut, with Mohammad Rizwan making way for him in the playing XI. The series which had been a roller-coaster ride for both the teams earlier has now been tilted in favour of Pakistan as the hosts lead 3-2 after five matches. England need to win the 6th T20I to stay alive in the series. A lot of eyes will be on Pakistan openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan as the duo have scored 315 and 194 runs, respectively, in the series. They lead the run-scorers' chart in the series. On the other hand, Haris Rauf is the highest wicket-taker with 8 to his name. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Mohammad Rizwan, Aamer Jamal help Pakistan down England in fifth T20I
Rizwan's 46-ball 63 was the cornerstone of Pakistan's 145 all out in 19 overs after express pacer Mark Wood grabbed 3-20 to derail the home team who were asked to bat first at Gaddafi Stadium. England's stand-in skipper Moeen Ali smashed a brilliant undefeated 37-ball 51, with four sixes and two fours, but failed to score the 15 needed off the final over as England managed 139-7. Jamal kept his cool despite being hit for a six off the third ball, conceding just eight to give Pakistan a 3-2 lead in the seven-match series.
Pakistan beat England by 6 runs in 5th T20
LAHORE: Captain Moeen Ali’s fighting unbeaten half century went in vain as Pakistan successfully defended a below-par total to beat England by six runs in the fifth Twenty20 on Wednesday.
Pakistan hold nerve to edge out England in fifth T20
Moeen Ali's late rally was in vain as Pakistan produced a spirited bowling display to beat England by six runs in the fifth Twenty20 in Lahore on Wednesday and take a 3-2 lead in the seven-match series.
Jos Buttler Wants England Battle-Hardened For T20 World Cup From Pakistan Tour
England skipper Jos Buttler said Thursday he hopes his injury-hit Twenty20 side embrace the challenge of facing a strong Pakistan team on their first tour of the country in 17 years. Security issues have meant Pakistan has struggled to attract visiting sides since an attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in 2009, but tours have slowly resumed in the past few years -- with England the latest. This seven-match series is seen as a preparation for next month's Twenty20 World Cup to be held in Australia, and Buttler hoped his young side build up well for the mega event.