Pakistan vs England: ENG Win by 2 Wickets
England beat Pakistan by 2 wickets in a thrilling T20 World Cup clash. Harry Brook’s 100 powered the chase with 5 balls left.
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For those who haven't watched yesterday's match between Pakistan and England, this article will help you to give a vivid live description of the match.
So, let's begin with what Pakistan's players have scored and what exactly they performed during the match.
Sahibzada Farhan
Role: Opening Batter
How did he perform:
- Scored 63 runs (45 balls)
- Hit boundaries and built the innings steadily
- Played responsibly while others were getting out
- Made a half-century (50+)
He is Pakistan’s backbone in batting
Saim Ayub
Role: Opening Batter
How did he perform:
- Scored only 7 runs
- Got out early
He failed to give a strong start at the beginning.
Salman Agha (Captain)
Role: Middle-order Batter / Part-time All-rounder
How did he perform:
- Scored 5 runs
- Couldn’t contribute much with the bat
- Bowled a few overs but didn’t take wickets
Babar Azam
Role: Top-order Batter (Technically strong batter)
How did he perform:
- Scored 25 runs (24 balls)
- Played slowly and steadily
He did not convert start into a big score.
Fakhar Zaman
Role: Aggressive Middle-order Batter
What he did:
- Scored 25 runs (16 balls)
- Hit 2 sixes
He played attacking cricket but got out early.
Shadab Khan
Role: All-rounder (Leg-spinner + Lower-order batter)
What he did:
- Scored 23 runs (11 balls) quickly
- Bowled 3 overs (no wickets)
He helped to increase the score in the final overs.
Usman Khan (Wicketkeeper)
Role: Wicketkeeper-batter
What he did:
- Scored 8 runs
- Did wicketkeeping duties behind the stumps
Mohammad Nawaz
Role: Spin Bowling All-rounder
What he did:
- Scored 0
- Took 2 wickets while bowling
He gave an important bowling contribution to the team.
Shaheen Shah Afridi
Role: Fast Bowler
What he did:
- Took 4 wickets (4/30): Outstanding performance
- Almost destroyed England’s top order
He is the best Pakistani player in the match.
Usman Tariq
Role: Bowler
What he did:
- Took 2 wickets
He has helped put pressure on the opposition team.
Salman Mirza
Role: Bowler
What he did:
- Bowled 3.1 overs
- Took no wickets
Let's begin with the information on England's player-by-player breakdown.
Phil Salt
Role: Opening Batter
What he did:
Scored - 0
He was out on the first ball.
Jos Buttler
Role: Wicketkeeper Batter
What he did:
- Scored 2 runs
- Failed to give a strong start
Harry Brook (Captain)
Role: Top-order Batter
What he did:
- Scored 100 runs (51 balls)
- Hit 10 fours & 4 sixes
- Made a century
- Won Player of the Match
He single-handedly won the op match.
Jacob Bethell
Role: Middle-order Batter
What he did:
- Scored 8 runs
- Got out under pressure
Tom Banton
Role: Batter
What he did:
- Scored 2 runs
Sam Curran
Role: All-rounder
What he did:
- Scored 16 runs
- Helped Brook during the middle overs.
Will Jacks
Role: Batting All-rounder
What he did:
- Scored 28 runs
- Played an important supporting role
Jamie Overton
Role: Fast Bowling All-rounder
What he did:
- Took 2 wickets while bowling
- Scored 0 while batting
Liam Dawson
Role: Spin Bowler
What he did:
- Took 3 wickets (Best England bowler)
- Scored 1 run not out
Jofra Archer
Role: Fast Bowler
What he did:
- Took 2 wickets
- Scored 5 runs at the end
Adil Rashid
Role: Leg-spin Bowler
What he did:
- Took 1 wicket
- Did not bat
Final Summary Of the Match
The best Pakistani player of the match was:
- Shaheen Afridi (4 wickets)
The best England player of the match was:
- Harry Brook (100 runs)
Why did England win the match?
The best player of england name Harry Brook, scored 100 runs by himself. He stayed calm and kept playing and scoring well. While other players were getting tired, he stayed and gave his best and made the difference.
England's players did no panicked after losing 8 players, he handled their gameplay very well.
These are all the reasons that led to England winning.
I hope this article has helped you a lot. I think while you were reading the aritlce you imagined the whole match in one go.
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