England in Pakistan: Hosts win absorbing match by three runs to level T20 series at 2-2
Fourth Twenty20 international, KarachiPakistan won by three runs; series level at 2-2Pakistan edged past England by three runs in a thrilling encounter in Karachi to level their Twenty20 series at 2-2.
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.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.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.
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. 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.
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. 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."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.
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