ENGLAND TOUR PAKISTAN, 2020
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England 131-6 (16.1 Ovs)
Chris jordan 2. 3)
Pakistan
Mohammad amir 2.1-0-14-0
No result: match abandoned by rain
Babar and Morgan will look to start the series on a winning note © Getty
Rain, rain … canceled
Oh, the field staff did their best, but the outfield had taken a beating and the game was called off. The rain continues to rage throughout the English summer.
In what little game was possible, Banton broke a fast 71 before Pakistan returned.
Some good news like the the rain has stopped. Fingers crossed, we’ll play around a bit.
The rain keeps pouring down. The cut-off time is 21:19 local time. Then time is running out. If it’s a match of five more, Pakistan’s target will be 56.
And here comes the rain …
Oh, the rain has to make its presence felt! The drizzle has become quite constant and the blankets are setting. Visitors wouldn’t be exactly happy, as they had gained momentum by picking up crucial windows.
England lose 3 in quick succession
Moeen’s ordinary form continues as the SUV just made a flatter delivery, with Rizwan grabbing the catch. He couldn’t hold out on his first try, but he was right to attack the second. Imad then took Gregory out. From 118 to 3, England has dropped to 123 to 6! Wonderful return from Pakistan.
The Banton Blitz
Banton looked in great touch as he was on the fold, picking up, moving and hitting pins all over the ground. He even had a fabulous trip for a long time. Just when it looked like he was going to get a hundred brilliants, Shadab fired him. Some reward for the leg clamp, which was being taken to the cleaners. Morgan followed him back to the pavilion, with Iftikhar trapping him.
Banton ups the ante; Malan falls
Banton upped the ante by targeting Amir through the center door and then hitting Shadab for a pair of six, including a monstrous sweep that lasted all the way. However, against the progress of the game, there was terrible confusion between Banton and Malan, and the latter sold out.
No saliva!
Mohammad Amir has to get used to not using saliva. Different rules and regulations in the cricket world amid the ever-evolving Covid-19 situation. Different world…
England on the defensive
Pakistan has done well to restrict England to 25 for 1 in five overs. Malan and Banton picked up a cap each, with Malan showing some flourish to move one behind the square on the side. Meanwhile, Pakistan would regret the fact that Banton was eliminated in Iftikhar’s first slip.
Early reverse
Not exactly a good start for the locals. Bairstow falls to Imad. He launched the delivery and Bairstow went hard, only for the left arm spinning wheel to catch a strong catch.
Launch and equipment
Pakistan won a crucial draw, opting for the field. It’s pretty cloudy in Manchester and we could have a bit of inclement weather.
England (Playing XI): Tom Banton, Jonny Bairstow (w), Dawid Malan, Eoin Morgan (c), Sam Billings, Moeen Ali, Tom Curran, Lewis Gregory, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
Pakistan (Playing XI): Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Rizwan (w), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi
Weather update: Right now it’s very cloudy at Old Trafford. It is not currently raining but the covers are on as a precaution.
Build:
After England clinched the 1-0 test series, tight and foggy, the focus now shifts to the T20I. England and Pakistan, two formidable teams from T20I, will meet in a three-game series.
England are losing some of their regulars from all formats: Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and company. To make matters worse, Jason Roy has been ruled out for lateral tension. That gives people like Sam Billings, Tom Banton and Joe Denly a chance to prove themselves.
On the other hand, the visitors have a good mix of experience and youth in the role, with the likes of Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Shadab Khan, Wahab Riaz, Amir and company. in settings.
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