Pakistan Vs England 2nd T20I: After losing the first game of the series on Tuesday. Team Pakistan now look to bounce back. When they walk into the field to play the second match of the series on Thursday at National Stadium in Karachi.
The English side, playing in Pakistan after 17 years of gap. They won the toss and opted to bowl and their bowlers did a great job. They restricted the home side for an under-par 158 for 7 in 20 overs.
Alex Hales, who is back in the side and playing in place of regular skipper Jos Buttler, smashed a spectacular half-century to announce a grand comeback.
And Later Harry Brook turned the tables towards his English side with his unbeaten 42 off 25 to hand the visitors a comprehensive by six wickets.
Last year, the England squad was supposed to visit Pakistan, but they opted not to because of security concerns.
England last travelled to Pakistan in 2005–2006.
The two teams will go to Australia to compete in the marquee event following the seven-match T20I series. Soon after the T20 World Cup in 2022, the English squad will return to Pakistan for a three-match Test series.
Pakistan Vs England 2nd T20I Playing XIs (Predicted)
Pakistan XI
Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan/ Mohammad Haris (wk), Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain
England XI
Alex Hales, Phil Salt (wk), Dawid Malan, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali (C), Sam Curran, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood Richard Gleeson
When and Where to watch the T20 series between Pakistan and England?
The second match of the seven-match T20 series between Pakistan and England will take place on September 22 at National Stadium in Karachi.
Live telecast of the match will be available on Sony Pictures Network in India. The live streaming of the match will be available on Sonyliv app.
You can also track live scores and updates on the stumps and bails website as well.