Jonny Bairstow hit a maiden half-century and paceman Steven Finn took three wickets to guide England to a comfortable 38-run win in the second Twenty20 international against Pakistan on Saturday. Bairstow’s 60 off 46 balls, studded with two sixes and five boundaries, helped England recover from a precarious 79-4 to post a challenging 150-7 before Finn claimed 3-30 to bowl Pakistan out for 112 in 18.2 overs at Dubai Stadium.
England’s victory levelled the Twenty20 series and set up an intriguing third and final match in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Pakistan were off to a disastrous start as Finn had Mohammad Hafeez (nought) caught off the second ball of the innings and then removed a threatening Umar Akmal (19 off 12). Pakistan were dealt further crucial blows when Awais (six), Asad (one) and Shoaib Malik (12) were out, leaving half the side back in the pavilion for just 50. Afridi (25) lifted the tempo with two boundaries and a six off Samit Patel, taking 17 off the left-arm spinner’s 12th over, but England hit back by dismissing Misbah (13) at the other end.
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well done english team.
great
our bat needs to improve a lot..
Misbah ne haraya hai 24 balls per 13….
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half of England team born outside England so it was rather rest of world vs Pakistan.
Whilst Bairstow will get the plaudits Swanns bowling figure probably made the difference.
His 4overs 17runs2wickets in T20 is a great return.
Anyway all to play for in the last match is a bit of a change for this series.
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