Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first in a high-stakes Super 8 encounter against England. Both sides are looking to secure crucial points as the tournament intensifies, with momentum on their mind and key players ready to make an impact. The stadium is buzzing, and fans are eagerly watching as two of the T20 powerhouses face off.
| Pakistan | England |
|---|---|
| Babar Azam | Jos Buttler (WK) |
| Usman Khan (WK) | Harry Brook (C) |
| Shadab Khan | Jacob Bethell |
| Fakhar Zaman | Tom Banton |
| Salman Ali Agha (C) | Phil Salt |
| Mohammad Nawaz | Will Jacks |
| Saim Ayub | Adil Rashid |
| Shaheen Afridi | Sam Curran |
| Salman Mirza | Liam Dawson |
| Usman Tariq | Jamie Overton |
| Mohammad Nawaz | Jofra Archer |
Pakistan opened with Farhan and Saim at the crease. Saim managed only 7 runs from 7 balls before being caught off Jofra Archer’s first ball in the 3rd over.
Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan’s captain, came in at number three but also fell cheaply, scoring 5 runs from 6 balls and getting caught in the 4th over.
Babar Azam joined Farhan at number four and struck two beautiful boundaries off Archer in the 5th over. Farhan continued to score well, reaching 23 runs from 17 balls, while Babar contributed 10 runs from 6 deliveries.
At the end of the six-over power play, Pakistan stood at 46 for 2, with Farhan leading the scoring.
Several players will be chasing career landmarks during this Pakistan vs England T20 clash. Mohammad Nawaz is aiming to reach 1,000 T20 runs, a major milestone in his career. Shadab Khan also has a target to hit 1,000 T20 runs, needing 21 runs to join the elite club.
On the England side, Harry Brook is looking to complete 100 catches in T20 cricket, adding a significant record to his fielding achievements.
Fans will be keeping a close eye on these players, as the match offers the perfect stage to achieve these milestones while contributing to their teams’ performance.