{"id":2093,"date":"2022-09-25T22:07:53","date_gmt":"2022-09-25T22:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/england-in-pakistan-hosts-win-absorbing-match-by-three-runs-to-level-t20-series-at-2-2\/"},"modified":"2022-09-25T22:07:54","modified_gmt":"2022-09-25T22:07:54","slug":"england-in-pakistan-hosts-win-absorbing-match-by-three-runs-to-level-t20-series-at-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/england-in-pakistan-hosts-win-absorbing-match-by-three-runs-to-level-t20-series-at-2-2\/","title":{"rendered":"England in Pakistan: Hosts win absorbing match by three runs to level T20 series at 2-2"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Mohammad Nawaz took the crucial wicket of England captain Moeen Ali<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Fourth Twenty20 international, Karachi<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pakistan 166-4 (20 overs): <\/strong>Rizwan 88 (67), Babar 36 (28); Topley 2-37<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
England 163 (19.2 overs):<\/strong> Dawson 34 (17) Brook 34 (29); Nawaz 3-35<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pakistan won by three runs; series level at 2-2<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scorecard<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Pakistan edged past England by three runs in a thrilling encounter in Karachi to level their Twenty20 series at 2-2.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Chasing 167, Liam Dawson put England on course for victory after smashing 24 runs off the 18th over to leave the tourists needing nine runs from 12 balls.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

But an absorbing match swung Pakistan’s way the following over when Haris Rauf took two wickets in two deliveries to leave England nine down with four runs still required.<\/span><\/p>\n

Number 11 Reece Topley was then run out in the final over to seal the win for the home side and spark scenes of jubilation among the crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n

Earlier, Mohammad Rizwan top-scored with 88 from 67 balls as Pakistan reached 166-4.<\/span><\/p>\n

A disciplined England bowling performance restricted Pakistan to just three sixes in their entire innings, with two of those coming from Asif Ali in the final over, which proved vital.<\/span><\/p>\n

England made a poor start to their reply and were reduced to 14-3 after two overs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Harry Brook hit 34 from 29 balls and Ben Duckett 33 from 24 to lead the recovery, but England continued to lose wickets at regular intervals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dawson’s late heroics nearly got them over the line, but he looked inconsolable as Pakistan hit back to bowl England out for 163 and seal a breathless win.<\/span><\/p>\n

The teams will now travel to Lahore for the fifth T20 in the seven-match series on Wednesday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pakistan show character to level series<\/h3>\n

The first three games of this series have been relatively one-sided but the pulsating nature of this match will prove excellent preparation for both sides before the T20 World Cup next month.<\/span><\/p>\n

It was a battle of contrasting batting approaches, with Pakistan openers Rizwan and Babar Azam, who made 36 off 28, favouring measured accumulation over aggressive hitting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Things looked ominous for England when the hosts reached 82-0 at the halfway stage but, after setting that platform, Pakistan failed to push on, mustering just three fours and no sixes between the 12th and 19th overs before Asif’s lively cameo.<\/span><\/p>\n

After dropping a simple chance to dismiss Brook on four, spinner Mohammad Nawaz shone with the ball, taking 3-35, including the crucial wicket of England captain Moeen Ali for 29.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seamer Mohammad Hasnain was also excellent in taking 2-40, though the 22-year-old’s inexperience told when he sent down several poor deliveries and a no-ball as he was smashed around the ground by Dawson.<\/span><\/p>\n

That looked to have proved costly, but some excellent death bowling from Rauf dragged the game back in Pakistan’s favour.<\/span><\/p>\n

England’s bold approach fails to pay off <\/h3>\n

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England’s riskier stroke play brought plenty of boundaries but they also consistently lost wickets, which hampered their chase.<\/span><\/p>\n

Opener Phil Salt set the tone by smashing the first two balls of the innings for four before slog-sweeping the next delivery straight to Mohammad Wasim on the mid-wicket boundary.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alex Hales fell for five the next over thanks to a stunning diving catch by Usman Qadir, before Will Jacks was clean bowled by Hasnain for a duck to leave England in trouble.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brook, Duckett and Moeen all made starts but failed to push on as England were reduced to 113-6 before Dawson’s late surge gave hope of an unlikely win.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moeen had earlier rotated his bowlers superbly to ensure Pakistan were never able to cut loose, with Topley taking 2-37 and Adil Rashid going for just 27 through the middle overs.<\/span><\/p>\n

There was also a T20 debut for Olly Stone, who clocked speeds of 90mph to add to England’s potential pace bowling options as they prepare for the World Cup.<\/span><\/p>\n

‘We should have chased that down’ – reaction<\/h3>\n

England captain Moeen Ali:<\/strong> “An amazing game of cricket. Obviously it went both ways, kept swinging and it was just amazing. The crowd were electric throughout the four games here.<\/span><\/p>\n

“We should have chased that down. Liam Dawson had a brilliant game and I’m pleased for him. Sad that he couldn’t get us over the line but these things happen.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf: <\/strong>“In my mind I didn’t want to give up, I just wanted to take wickets.<\/span><\/p>\n

“In this kind of international T20 cricket match, you have to be able to handle pressure. That’s why you’re selected and that’s why I try to do my best and it worked well.”<\/span><\/p>\n

England fast bowler Olly Stone, speaking on Sky Sports:<\/strong> “Obviously we didn’t get the right result but the atmosphere was great and has been all series. I love being out there and it makes all the hard work worthwhile.<\/span><\/p>\n

“I felt like my bowling went well. It’s nice to hit 90mph. I try go out there and try to be aggressive. I love playing for England and hopefully there are plenty more years to come.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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