England vs Pakistan 4th T20I Highlights: Reigning champions England produced a fine all-round display as they beat Pakistan by seven wickets at The Oval on Thursday. England restricted Pakistan to a modest 157 after winning the toss, with leg-spinner Adil Rashid, the player-of-the-match taking 2-27 from his maximum four overs. They then made a rapid start to their chase as Phil Salt (45) and skipper Jos Buttler (39) shared a blistering opening stand of 82 inside seven overs. Harry Brook ended the game with a six off paceman Haris Rauf, the pick of the Pakistan attack with 3-38, as England finished on 158-6 to win with more than three overs to spare. Victory gave England a 2-0 triumph in a four-match T20 series where games at Headingley and Cardiff were both washed out without a ball bowled. (SCORECARD)
Here are the Highlights of England vs Pakistan 4th T20I from London
England vs Pakistan 4th T20I Live Score
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We are back! The players and the Umpires are back on the field to start the Run Chase. England walk out to chase 158. Jos Buttler and Phil Salt are the opening batters for England. Shaheen Afridi will start the attack for Pakistan. Let's Play!
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... THE RUN CHASE ...
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Will England's batters rise to the occasion and seal the series, or will Pakistan's bowlers pull off a remarkable defense? Stay tuned as the run chase unfolds in what promises to be a nail-biting finale to this exciting T20 series. England chasing 158 in 20 overs. Let's see what happens.
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The turning point came on the final ball of the powerplay when Jofra Archer dismissed the Pakistani skipper Babar Azam for 36 runs. This breakthrough proved crucial for England as it triggered a dramatic collapse. Pakistan, who were cruising at 59/0, suddenly found themselves reeling at 86/5 by the 11th over. Usman Khan provided some resistance with a valiant 38 off 21 balls, showing a glimpse of hope for the visitors. Iftikhar Ahmed also contributed with 21 runs. However, the rest of the Pakistani batting lineup faltered under the relentless pressure from the English bowlers. The English spinners, Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali, and Liam Livingstone, were exceptional with their variations and control, tying down the Pakistani batters effectively. The pace duo of Mark Wood and Jofra Archer complemented the spinners perfectly, with Archer’s early breakthrough setting the tone for the middle overs. With a target of 158 set for England, the match is poised intriguingly. Pakistan's bowling lineup, known for its potency, will be eager to defend this total and level the series. The final T20 of the series promises to be a thrilling contest as England aims to chase down the target and Pakistan fights to stay alive in the series.
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England walk back happy as they bowl out Pakistan inside 20 overs on 157 runs. Pakistan started off well but did not capitalise on it and fell before the England bowling. Pakistan's innings comes to an abrupt end as they are bundled out for 157 runs in 19.5 overs. It was a strong comeback by the English bowlers after a promising start by the Pakistani openers. Invited to bat first, Pakistan got off to a rollicking start with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan (23 off 16) laying a solid foundation, forging a 59-run partnership for the first wicket.
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19.5WJofra Archer to Haris Rauf
OUT! RUN OUT! That's it then! Jofra Archer goes short again and around off, Haris Rauf goes for the pull again but gets a top edge that lands safely in front of deep point, the batters turn around for the second but Liam Livingstone is quick to collect and throw it at the batter's end where Jos Buttler takes the bails off with Rauf nowhere near the crease. Pakistan have been bowled out for 157!
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19.40Jofra Archer to Haris Rauf
Jofra Archer goes back to the shorter length, bangs in a quick bouncer, Haris Rauf goes for the pull but misses.
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19.34Jofra Archer to Haris Rauf
FOUR! Powered away! Jofra Archer serves this full and on middle, Haris Rauf goes down a bit and thumps it away wide of long on for a much-needed boundary.
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19.22Jofra Archer to Haris Rauf
Slower one, full and on off, Haris Rauf tries to fro the slog again but toe-ends it wide of deep point and comes back for the second run.
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19.10Jofra Archer to Haris Rauf
Swing and a miss! Jofra Archer lands this on a good length and on off, Haris Rauf goes for the big heave across the line but only connects with thin air.