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Pakistan vs England 3rd T20I Live Score Updates: Pakistan, England To Vie For Series Lead In Karachi

Pakistan vs England, 3rd T20I Live Updates: With the series level at 1-1, Pakistan and England will fight to get an edge in the seven-match contest when they face off in the third T20I in Karachi on Friday. The match is being played a day after Pakistan chased down a 200-run target without losing a wicket. Babar Azam scored his second T20I century, while Mohammad Rizwan also played a stunning knock, as the two registered the highest ever T20I partnership in a chase. England had won the first match thanks to Luke Wood's four-wicket haul and a half-century from international comeback man Alex Hales. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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.

1st T20I: Alex Hales helps England win first game on Pakistan soil in 17 years

Opener Alex Hales celebrated his return to the England team with a 40-ball 53 to anchor England's chase of a modest 159-run target in 19.2 overs. Hales was banned in April 2019 after a failed recreational drug test. The win gives England a 1-0 lead in the seven-match series.

Pakistan vs England, 1st T20I: Luke Wood, Alex Hales Shine In England's 6-Wicket Win Over Pakistan

A new-look England side took the opening Twenty20 international by six wickets in Karachi on Tuesday, capping their return to Pakistan after 17 years with a memorable victory. Opener Alex Hales celebrated his return to the England team with a 40-ball 53 to anchor England's chase of a modest 159-run target in 19.2 overs. Hales was banned in April 2019 after a failed recreational drug test. The win gives England a 1-0 lead in the seven-match series. Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan scored 46-ball 68 to help the hosts to 158-7 in their 20 overs after England sent them in to bat at a capacity National stadium.

Alex Hales back in style as England win first T20 in Pakistan

Alex Hales celebrated the end of his international exile with a crucial half-century as England’s first match in Pakistan for almost 17 years ended with victory in the first Twenty20.

Returning Hales helps England beat Pakistan in first T20

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.

ICC T20 World Cup: Full Squads Of Teams Announced So Far

The ICC T20 World Cup will begin in Australia from next month and most of the teams have announced their 15-member squads for the event. The Aussies under Aaron Finch will be looking to defend their title at home while the likes of New Zealand, England, India and Pakistan will look to the Aussies a tough fight. A rejuvenated Sri Lankan side also looks threatening while the quality of South Africa and West Indies in this format can also not be ignored.