ENG vs PAK: England Whitewashes Pakistan in T20 Series
Before the T20 World Cup, a four-match T20 series between England and Pakistan ended with England defeating Pakistan 2-0. Two matches were canceled due to rain, but England clinched the series by winning the remaining two matches. The series defeat has raised concerns among Pakistani fans about their team’s performance in the upcoming World Cup. Despite the defeat, Pakistan captain Babar Azam remains optimistic about their chances in the tournament.
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Pakistan’s Struggles Against England
In the decisive match, Pakistan batted first and scored 157 runs in 19.5 overs, setting a target of 158 runs for England. England chased down the target in just 15.3 overs, losing only three wickets. England’s efficient performance, winning by seven wickets with 27 balls to spare, highlighted Pakistan’s middle-order struggles and the effectiveness of England’s bowling attack. Babar Azam acknowledged that while their powerplay was strong, the middle and death overs needed improvement. He also pointed out that injuries had forced changes in their lineup.
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Babar Azam’s Optimism and World Cup Outlook
Despite the series defeat, Babar Azam remains hopeful about Pakistan’s performance in the World Cup. He emphasized that the team had shown flashes of good cricket and that they would work on their weaknesses. Babar expressed confidence in his team’s ability to perform better in the World Cup, highlighting the importance of consistent performance across all phases of the game. Pakistan’s first match in the World Cup is against the USA on June 6, followed by a high-stakes match against India on June 9.
ENG vs PAK: Team Lineups
Pakistan Playing XI: Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan (wicketkeeper), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir.
England Playing XI: Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper/captain), Philip Salt, Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
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