England cruised to a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan within the fourth T20 worldwide at The Oval on Thursday to assert the rain-affected sequence 2-0 forward of the T20 World Cup beginning subsequent week.
Jos Buttler, returning to the aspect after the start of his third youngster, received the toss and opted to bowl beneath gray clouds which promised loads of motion for England’s fast bowlers.
Mark Wooden hit 154 kph (96 mph) in his opening spell whereas Jofra Archer confirmed tempo as he continues his return to England obligation, although Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam propelled Pakistan to 59-0.
However Babar (36) fell off the ultimate ball of the powerplay and Rizwan (23) was out within the following over because the guests slumped to 86-5, with spinner Adil Rashid (2-27) exerting management.
Usman Khan (38), within the Pakistan aspect for the out of shape Saim Ayub, confirmed some combat to bolster his World Cup possibilities because the guests posted a below-par whole of 157.
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Phil Salt (45) and Buttler (39) broke the again of the chase, smashing 78 from the primary six overs, each caught off the bowling of the spectacular Haris Rauf (3-38).
Will Jacks (20) hit an enormous six and was clear bowled by Rauf subsequent ball, earlier than Jonny Bairstow (28 not out) and Harry Brook (17 not out) took England to a cushty win, the latter ending off the chase within the sixteenth over with a six.
Thursday’s contest was either side’ closing sport earlier than they depart on Friday for the T20 World Cup in the US and West Indies.
England start its title defence towards Scotland in Bridgetown on Tuesday whereas Pakistan get its marketing campaign underway towards the U.S. in Dallas on June 6.