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BRISBANE: England have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan in the warm-up match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

SQUADS

PAKISTAN: Shan Masood, Haider Ali, Shadab Khan (c), Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Asif Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Qadir, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Waseem Jr

ENGLAND: Moeen Ali, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Sam Curran, Alex Hales, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood

BRISBANE: Pakistan’s main strike bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is ready to get back into action tomorrow after three-month hiatus since he faced a knee in Sri Lanka. 

According to the details, the left-arm pacer will be available for the national team’s first warm-up match of the ICC men’s T20 World Cup against England on Monday (tomorrow).

Meanwhile, left-handed batter Fakhar Zaman will undergo further rehabilitation and is likely to be rested for tomorrow’s warm-up.

Both players joined the national team in Brisbane on Saturday after completing their rehabilitation in London.

Pakistan will take on England in their first warm-up match before locking horns with Afghanistan on October 19 (Wednesday). The Green Shirts will start their T20 World Cup campaign with a blockbuster clash against arch-rivals India on October 23 at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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KARACHI: The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) – Ramiz Raja came out in defence of the national men’s cricket team and claimed that the side’s performance is not below par.

Following a 4-3 defeat in the historic T20I home series against England and a frustrating setback in the final of the Asia Cup 2022. The PCB chairman Ramiz defended the team’s performance in recent times and stated: “Pakistan team is not performing poorly.”

“Our team performed exceptionally well. They beat India and qualified for the Asia Cup final and our players won four major ICC awards this year.

“Whereas India, could not even make it to the final. Were they executed?” Ramiz questioned.

PCB chairman then went on to claim that the national side will perform well in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2022.

Ramiz also commented on the upcoming inaugural edition of the Pakistan Junior League (PJL) and claimed that the one-of-its-kind league will aid in bringing talent to the limelight.

“We are thriving to bring forward young talent as we are providing a platform to the children for learning cricket,” Ramiz shared.

“Playing at the international level boosts the morale of the boys and we are confident in bringing talent to the spotlight that will surprise you,” he concluded.

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LAHORE: The recently-concluded T20I series between Pakistan and England drew huge interest from cricket fans as the seven-match series recorded the highest crowd turnout, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared on Monday.

According to the details shared by the PCB, a total of 189,595 fans filled in the stadiums in Karachi and here amid the seven T20Is, which makes 97.35 per cent crowd attendance, the highest in the history of Pakistan.

For the first four T20Is, scheduled at National Stadium Karachi, the spectators’ attendance remained at 95.3 per cent as a mammoth 126,550 fans witnessed the thrilling series.

The fans’ enthusiasm was heightened here, as 63,045 people attended the Lahore-leg T20Is between Pakistan and England at Gaddafi Stadium, accounting for 99.4 per cent of attendance over three matches.

It is pertinent to mention that England thrashed Pakistan by 67 runs in the seventh T20I to seal the historic series 4-3.

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LONDON: England stand-in captain in the recently concluded T20I tour of Pakistan, has ruled out the possibility of making a return to the England red-ball side after he took back his Test retirement earlier this year. 

The 35-year-old also revealed that he would not be part of the England Test squad for its upcoming tour of Pakistan in December.

“That’s a trip I won’t be making sadly. It’s not something I’m keen on doing any more,” wrote Moeen in his article published in the Daily Mail.

England are scheduled to play three-match Test series, commencing on December 1, against Pakistan on the latter’s home soil.

“I’ve had an honest chat with Baz (McCullum) and I can’t see myself being stuck in hotels for another month and playing to the best of my ability. Baz phoned me, we spoke at length and I said, “Sorry, I’m done”. He understands, he knows the feeling.” he added.

Earlier in June, Moeen announced his unretirement from Test cricket and showed his willingness to become part of England’s Test team on their tour of Pakistan.

However, in his recent article Moeen said: “Test cricket is hard work. I don’t think my mindset would be any different even if the restrictions were lifted in Pakistan. I’m 35 now and something’s got to give.”

Furthermore, he expressed that he wanted to enjoy his cricket and it wouldn’t be fair to reverse his decision and then struggle to give it his all.

“With the hectic limited-overs schedule and the franchise leagues I’ve committed to, any opportunity to spend time with my family is precious,” he added.

The England all-rounder announced his retirement from red-ball cricket last year in September after featuring in 64 Test matches for England. He took 195 wickets and made 2914 runs including five centuries and 14 half-centuries during his Test career.

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LAHORE: England stand-in captain Moeen Ali disclosed that he was appointed by the food in Lahore, saying Karachi was really good in terms of food. 

Moeen, who led the English side to a clinical 4-3 series win against Pakistan in the seven-match historic T20I series against Pakistan, expressed his opinion about the food in two of the biggest cities of Pakitan.

“Food-wise, I’ve been a little bit disappointed in Lahore. Karachi was really good” said Moeen at a post-match press conference on Sunday after the final T20I. “Maybe I have lost my taste buds a bit” he added.

The all-rounder, however, found the hospitality of both the cities quite overwhelming as he called it ‘one of the best in the world.

“The hospitality (in Pakistan) is one of the best in the World. The people look after you so well and they are so nice to you,” he said.

Talking about the security arrangments during England’s historic tour of Pakistan, England skipper said that the security had been outstanding and way above their expectations.

“We’ve looked after extremely well. We’ve really enjoyed being here after such a long time. It’s been outstanding” he said.

It is pertinent to mention here that England visited Pakistan for the time in 17 years and played their first T20I series against Green Shirts on the latter’s home soil.

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LAHORE: England left-handed batter Dawid Malan played a magnificent knock of 78* and powered his side to a massive total of 209/3 before the bowlers decimated Pakistan batting line-up to bolster their side to a resounding victory to claim the seven-match T20I series 4-3.

Set to chase 210, Pakistan’s batting line-up failed completely and could only score 142/8 in the allotted 20 overs, thus, handing a dominating 67-run victory to England in the series decider.

Pakistan were off to a dismal start as the home side lost their key batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan cheaply for a mere four and one respectively. The hosts, as a result, slipped to 5/2 in the second over.

Iftikhar Ahmed and Shan Masood then attempted to script the fightback with a 28-run partnership for the third wicket before the former fell in the sixth over off a short-pitch delivery from David Willey. He could score 19 off 16.

Following the slump, Shan then joined hands with Khushdil in the middle and the duo added 53 runs for the fourth wicket before the latter perished after scoring a snail-paced 27.

The home side then began to lose wickets at an alarming rate, while Shan, who was holding his ground firm also fell in the 19th over after scoring a gritty 56 off 43, laced with four boundaries and a six.

Chris Woakes led the bowling attack for England with three wickets, while Willey bagged two. Adil Rashid, Sam Curran, and Reece Topley struck out a batter each.

England, batting first, on the invitation of Pakistan captain Babar Azam, charged on the host bowlers as they amassed a massive 209/3 in the allotted 20 overs, thanks to a match-defining partnership between Malan and Brook.

The English openers – Alex Hales and Phil Salt – gave the touring side a flying start as they amassed 39 runs in the first four overs and laid a solid foundation for a massive total.

Right-arm pacer Mohammad Hasnain, however, then struck on the first delivery of the first over to hand Pakistan a much-needed breakthrough as he removed Alex Hales, who scored 18 off 13.

The touring side lost another wicket in the same over as a direct hit from Shadab Khan saw their last match hero Salt walking back to the pavilion. He scored 20 off 12 deliveries, laced with three boundaries.

Ben Duckett and Malan then anchored the proceedings for England as the pair added 62 runs for the third wicket and made sure to continue the momentum offered by the openers and powered their side to breach the 100-run mark.

Mohammad Rizwan’s sharp work behind the stump in the 10th over brought an end to a brilliant knock of Duckett, who perished after scoring 30 off just 19 including three boundaries and a six.

Malan and Brook then combined magnificently for a blistering 108-run partnership for the fourth wicket. The pair took on Pakistan bowlers and also enjoyed three changes offered by the sloppy fielding efforts of the home side.

Malan top-scored for the side with a terrific knock of 78 off 47 deliveries, laced with eight boundaries and three sixes, while Brook fellfour short of his half-century as he finished unbeaten on 46 off just 20 with the help of a boundary and four sixes.

Right-arm pacer Mohammad Hasnain was the only bowler to pick a wicket for Pakistan.

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England left-handed batter Dawid Malan played a magnificent knock of 78* and powered his side to a massive total of 209/3 before the bowlers decimated Pakistan batting line-up to bolster their side to a resounding victory to claim the seven-match T20I series 4-3.

PAK 142-8 (20 Overs)

Willey to bowl the final over

PAK 135-7 (19 Overs)

Woakes replaces Topley

PAK 129-6 (18 Overs)

17.4: Pulled to deep backward square leg! Didn’t get much above hip height but Nawaz simply helped it down the throat of the fielder, Woakes stooping low for a catch a few yards in.

Curran replaces Willey

PAK 116-5 (17 Overs)

Topley replaces Woakes

PAK 107-5 (16 Overs)

Willey comes back

PAK 100-5 (15 Overs)

Woakes comes back

PAK 92-4 (14 Overs)

Curran comes back

PAK 86-4 (13 Overs)

12.2: Sliding down the leg, Salt appeals, up goes the finger. Ahsan Raza gives out caught behind!

Rashid comes again

PAK 80-3 (12 Overs)

Topley comes back

PAK 71-3 (11 Overs)

Rashid comes again

PAK 68-3 (10 Overs)

Sam Curran comes into the attack

PAK 59-3 (9 Overs)

Rashid continues

PAK 46-3 (8 Overs)

Moeen Ali comes to bowl his first

PAK 41-3 (7 Overs)

Adil Rashid comes into the attack

PAK 37-2 (6 Overs)

Willey continues

PAK 33-2 (5 Overs)

Topley replaces Woakes

PAK 22-2 (4 Over)

David Willey comes into the attack

PAK 18-2 (3 Over) 

Woakes continues

PAK 11-2 (2 Over) 

1.2: Castled! Inswing on the full length, Rizwan falls early too,

Reece Topley to bowl from the other hand

PAK 5-1 (1 Over) 

0.6: Big wicket for England! Babar Gone! Poked in the air and straight at short cover.

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan come out on the crease to start the chase. Chris Woakes to open the attack for England

PAKISTAN VS ENGLAND (2nd INNING)

England batters Dawid Malan and Harry Brook wreaked havoc over the Pakistan bowling attack and bolstered the touring side to a massive 209/3 in the first inning of the seven-match series decider at Gaddafi Stadium.

ENG 209-3 (20 Overs)

Wasim Jr to bowl the last over

ENG 189-3 (19 Overs)

Rauf back into the attack to bowl his last over

ENG 182-3 (18 Overs)

Hasnain to bowl his last over

ENG 168-3 (17 Overs)

Wasim Jr replaces Hasnain

ENG 154-3 (16 Overs)

Haris Rauf replaces Iftikhar

ENG 149-3 (15 Overs)

Hasnain back into the attack

ENG 146-3 (14 Overs)

Iftikhar continues with his last

ENG 134-3 (13 Overs)

Wasim Jr replaces Shadab

ENG 122-3 (12 Overs)

Iftikhar continues

ENG 112-3 (11 Overs)

Shadab continues

ENG 102-3 (10 Overs)

9.5: Stunning work from Rizwan! Duckett rocks back for a cut, under-edges into the pitch, and the keeper ninjas out his right glove, and whacks off the bails while the batter is still completing his stroke.

Iftikhar continues

ENG 97-2 (9 Overs)

Shadab continues

ENG 77-2 (8 Overs)

Iftikhar Ahmed comes into attack

ENG 65-2 (7 Overs)

Shadab joins the attack

ENG 57-2 (6 Overs)

Rauf continues

ENG 48-2 (5 Overs)

4.3: Jabbed off the pads and Salt is run out by a mile!

4.1: Breakthrough! Hales is pinned plumb in front of all three, a full-length nipbacker, thumping the knee-roll as the bat swung late across the line.

Hasnain replaces Wasim Jr

ENG 39-0 (4 Overs)

Haris Rauf comes into attack

ENG 35-0 (3 Overs)

Mohammad Wasim Jr replaces Nawaz

ENG 20-0 (2 Overs)

Mohammad Hasnain to bowl from the other end

ENG 13-0 (1 Over)

Phil Salt and Alex come out on the crease to open for England. Mohammad Nawaz to lead the bowling attack

PAKISTAN VS ENGLAND (1st INNING)

LAHORE: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first in the final T20I of the seven-match series against England on Sunday here at Gaddafi Stadium. 

The highly-competitive seven-match series is currently levelled at 3-3 after the first six matches.

Playing XIs

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan (vc), Mohammad Rizwan, Shan Masood, Khushdil Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Nawaz, Asif Ali, Mohammad Hasnain,  Mohammad Wasim Jnr

England: Moeen Ali (c), Phil Salt (wk), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Chris Woakes, Reece Topley

HEAD TO HEAD

Matches-27, England-17, Pakistan-9, No Result-1

LAHORE: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first in the final T20I of the seven-match series against England on Sunday here at Gaddafi Stadium. 

The highly-competitive seven-match series is currently levelled at 3-3 after the first six matches.

Playing XIs

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan (vc), Mohammad Rizwan, Shan Masood, Khushdil Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed, Haris Rauf , Mohammad Nawaz, Asif Ali, Mohammad Hasnain,  Mohammad Wasim Jnr

England: Moeen Ali (c), Phil Salt (wk), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Chris Woakes, Reece Topley

HEAD TO HEAD

Matches-27, England-17, Pakistan-9, No Result-1

 

LAHORE: In a highly-competitive seven-match series, levelled at 3-3 after the first six matches, Pakistan would seek revenge from a crushing sixth T20I defeat to claim series victory over England after six years in the final match at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.

The two sides went hard at each other in the first six matches with England winning the first, third, and sixth match, while Pakistan emerged victorious in the second, fourth, and fifth.

England’s hard-hitting opening batter Phil Salt – who rose to fame from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) – charged on the Pakistan bowling attack in the absence of star speedster Haris Rauf and powered England to a dominating eight wickets victory.

In an all-important series decider, Pakistan would likely recruit back their key players Mohammad Rizwan and Haris Rauf to go with the full flow against England in a bid to seal a series victory over the side after six years.
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England, on the other hand, fuelled with momentum likely to bring in their key pacer Mark Wood to carry on their domination over the hosts.

Pakistan, once again, would be relying heavily on their opening pair – Babar Azam and Rizwan – and the bowling attack, while the middle-order persists to be a concern for the men in green.

Whereas England will rely on last-match hero Salt and their powerful middle order, their bowling attack would also strengthen with the return of Wood.

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