England Dominate Pakistan with Seven-Wicket Victory in 4th T20 Clash
Pakistan were bundled out for a meagre 157 runs despite a flying start from their openers in the 1st T20I against England. Babar Azam (36) and Mohammad Rizwan (23) put on a 59-run opening stand, but a middle-order collapse saw them lose five wickets for just 27 runs. Usman Khan (38) and Iftikhar Ahmed (32) provided some resistance, but England's bowlers, led by Adil Rashid (2/27) and Liam Livingstone (2/17), shared the spoils effectively.
In reply, England openers Jos Buttler (39) and Phil Salt (45) tore apart the Pakistan pace attack, racing to 82 runs within the powerplay. Haris Rauf (3/38) provided a brief fightback with three wickets, but Jonny Bairstow's (28*) cameo alongside Harry Brook (17*) ensured a comfortable eight-wicket win for England with 5 overs to spare. Pakistan's fielding woes, including a dropped catch by Azam Khan, further hampered their chances.
Pakistan Innings:
Total: 157 all out in 19.5 overs
Pakistan Batters:
- Babar Azam: 36 (off 23 balls)
- Mohammad Rizwan: 23 (off 16 balls)
- Usman Khan: 38 (off 29 balls)
- Iftikhar Ahmed: 16 (off 12 balls)
- Naseem Shah: 16 (off 10 balls)
England Bowlers :
- Adil Rashid: 2/27 (4 overs)
- Liam Livingstone: 2/17 (3 overs)
- Mark Wood: 2/35 (4 overs)
- Jofra Archer: 1/31 (4 overs)
- Chris Jordan: 1/24 (3 overs)
- Moeen Ali: 1/23 (2.5 overs)
England Innings:
Total: 158/3 in 14.3 overs
England Batters :
- Phil Salt: 45 (off 24 balls)
- Jos Buttler: 39 (off 21 balls)
- Jonny Bairstow: 28* (off 16 balls)
- Harry Brook: 17* (off 14 balls)
Pakistan Bowlers :
- Haris Rauf: 3/38 (4 overs)
- Shaheen Shah Afridi: 0/20 (2 overs)
- Mohammad Amir: 0/27 (3 overs)
- Naseem Shah: 0/51 (4 overs)
- Shadab Khan: 0/20 (2.3 overs)
England won by 7 wickets, chasing down 158 in 15.3 overs.