In the second match of the thrilling T20 series between England and Pakistan, England has set a formidable target of 184 runs for Pakistan to chase and win.
The action-packed encounter took place at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham, where Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first, hoping to contain England’s batting lineup.
Batting first, England showcased their prowess by posting a challenging total of 183 runs for the loss of 7 wickets within the stipulated 20 overs. The highlight of England’s innings was the remarkable performance of their captain, Joseph Buttler, who played a stellar knock, amassing 84 runs off just 51 deliveries. Additionally, contributions from Will Jacks, scoring 37 runs, and Jonny Bearstone, with 25 runs, bolstered England’s innings.
Pakistan’s bowling attack, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, displayed resilience by securing crucial breakthroughs. Afridi claimed 3 wickets for 36 runs, while Imad Wasim and Haris Rauf also chipped in with 2 wickets each. Notably, Pakistan’s bowlers tightened the screws in the latter stages of England’s innings, limiting them to just 39 runs in the final 5 overs.
It’s worth mentioning that the opening match of the series between Pakistan and England was unfortunately called off due to inclement weather conditions, adding further anticipation to the remaining fixtures of this gripping T20 showdown.
