6th T20I, Lahore, September 30, 2022, 08:00 PM
169/6(20.0ov)
170/2(14.3ov)
England beat Pakistan by 8 wickets
Right then, that is it from this game. Philip Salt has powered England to victory here. The series is now level at 3-3 and there will be all to play for in the final game. The 7th and final T20I will be played on the 2nd of October, Sunday. The match will start at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT). Do join us for the early build-up. Till then, goodbye and cheers!
Moeen Ali, the captain of England is up for a chat. He says that is very happy and the way they batted was outstanding. Mentions that if they stick to the process and play the correct shots they will most likely do well. Adds that the fast bowlers did really well. Admits that the series has been brilliant and they are looking forward to an exciting decider. About Jos Butler, claims that he is feeling good and getting some practice but they may not risk him before the World Cup.
Babar Azam, the skipper of Pakistan is up for a chat. He says that he felt that they had a good score as they were aiming for 170 but could have got a few more runs. Credits Philip Salt for getting England off to a good start in the Powerplay and claims that the momentum was on their side after that. Admits that the middle order needs to step up and perform if they are to do well. Adds that he is hopeful they can do so in future games.
Philip Salt is the MAN OF THE MATCH for his excellent innings of 88 off 41 balls. He says that it was one of his best T20 innings and a good time to get it with the series on the balance. Claims that it is tough at the top of the order and even when they are playing good shots they find the fielders or sometimes get out but is glad about the backing he has received from the team. Admits that in all the best sides in the world there will always be competition and it is good to take the opportunity and make the most of it.
Time for the presentation...
Earlier, in the day Babar Azam played a beautiful inning of 87 runs and took his side to a decent score of 169. Looking at the pitch, it was a defendable total but the way the English batters batted proved everyone wrong. Sam Curran was brilliant with the ball with two wickets, but the other bowlers were a bit expensive. However, their batters put on an amazing show to chase the total down in just 14.3 overs. The series is now tied 3-3 and it will be all to play for in the final T20I.
Pakistan were shell shocked from the very first ball. All of their bowlers got the same treatment except for Shadab and they looked out of ideas. They did not do much wrong but Philip Salt looked to be in prime form and the other batters were on song too. Shadab Khan was their best bowler with two wickets which were the only wickets that fell. They will want to forget this performance and come back with a fresh mindset for the deciding game.
The English batters stepped up big time and how. They absolutely hammered the bowlers all around the park. Alex Hales and Philip Salt took on the bowling right from the start and added 55 runs for the opening stand before Hales got out on 27 off 12 balls. Philip Salt continued his onslaught with Dawid Malan and they ended the Powerplay on 82/1. He got to his fifty in just 19 balls. Salt finished on an unbeaten 88 and fittingly hit the winning runs. Ben Duckett and Malan also contributed with the bat. After two disappointing losses while chasing, they have capped an incredible display with a resounding win.
We have seen a chasing masterclass from England and especially from Philip Salt here! They have been absolutely amazing with the bat and have chased down 170 runs with 33 balls to spare. England have levelled the series in style with an 8-wicket win.
In over# 15
1
1
1
1wd
Mohammad Wasim 29/0(2.3)
14.3
1
Philip Salt scores the winning run and he deserves all the applause there! Mohammad Wasim bowls this full and outside the off pole, Philip Salt strokes this to deep cover and takes a run to clinch a dominating win and level the series 3-3.
14.2
1
Another short delivery aimed for the batter, Ben Duckett pulls this to deep square leg and takes one. Scores are level now.
14.1
1
Bangs this in short and outside off, takes pace off the ball. Philip Salt checks his shot and knocks the ball to long off for a single.
14.1
1wd
WIDE! Strays down leg on a fuller length, Philip Salt misses his clip and this is called wide by the umpire.
In over# 14
4
1lb
1
1lb
4
0
Aamer Jamal 30/0(2)
13.6
4
FOUR! England end the over with a boundary once again! Aamer Jamal goes for the short ball once again and serves this outside off, Ben Duckett is in position quickly and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for yet another four runs. England are now just one hit away from leveling the series.
13.5
1lb
Aamer Jamal bangs this in short and outside off, Philip Salt misses his pulla and gets hit on the shoulder. They take another leg bye.
13.4
1
This is bowled on a shorter length and outside off, Ben Duckett pulls this towards deep square leg for a single.
13.3
1lb
This is on a good length and angled into the stumps, Philip Salt misses his pull and gets hit high on the pads. They take a leg bye as the ball rolls to square leg.