England versus Pakistan 2nd T20I: Eoin Morgan and Dawid Malan leads England to a famous win

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A superb batting effort by Eoin Morgan and Dawid Malan ensured that England registered a comfortable win in the 2nd T20I match played at Old Trafford, Manchester on Sunday.

 

England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and decided to field first. Pakistani openers Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman got off to a decent start with positive stroke play putting pressure against Tom Curran and Chris Jordan. At the end of six overs, Pakistani openers scored 51 for 0.

After the power play overs, Adil Rashid and Lewis Gregory were bought into the attack. As things were looking good, Adil provided the breakthrough getting the wicket of Fakhar for 36 off 22 balls. Pakistani openers added 72 runs in 8.3 overs to lay a strong foundation for a massive total. Mohammad Hafeez came to the crease and took the attack to England bowlers with aggressive stroke play.

Babar Azam impressed with his strokes and completed his fifty off 37 balls. Rashid struck again by getting rid of well-set Babar for a superb 56.  The experienced duo off Hafeez and Shoaib Malik scored 23 runs from Tom Curran’s over that included 2 sixes in an over. Jordan got the wicket of Malik. Hafeez completed his fifty with a lovely scoop shot over fine leg off 26 balls. Tom Curran bowled a stunning 20th over giving away just 7 runs and took the wicket of Hafeez. Pakistan posted a competitive total of 195 for 4 in 20 overs.

Chasing a big total of 196 runs to win, Jonny Bairstow and Tom Banton provided a flying start to the England team. Bairstow who was dismissed cheaply in the first T20I took off taking on Pakistani bowlers. Mohammad Aamir had to hobble off due to an injury. The England openers raced to 65 for 0 at the end of six overs.

Shahdab Khan was bought into the attack and got the breakthrough getting rid of Jonny Bairstow with a top edge catch to Imad Wasim. England openers added 66 runs. The leg spinner struck with the next ball dismissing Banton. Eoin Morgan survived a close LBW shout as Babar decided to review the decision, it was retained due to umpires' call.

Morgan took the attack on Pakistani bowling line-up with big strokes. Haris Rauf bowled a decent first over. It was an amazing batting display by Morgan and Malan who smashed part-time Iftikhar Ahmed for 18 runs to change the momentum of the game. England captain Morgan took the game away from Pakistan.

Morgan looked in sensational form and completed his fifty off just 27 balls. Malan gave good support to the England captain making life tough for Pakistani bowling. Haris Rauf finally struck by dismissing Morgan for a superb knock. Moeen Ali was early on the shot and caught by Babar Azam.

Sam Billings came to the crease and hit 2 lovely strokes. Dawid Malan completed his fifty off 35 and hit the winning runs. England chased down this massive target with 5 wickets and 5 balls to spare.

For his 66 off 33 balls, England captain Eoin Morgan was awarded the man of the match. With this win, England takes 1-0 lead in the series. The third and deciding match will take place on 1st September.

England 199 for 5 in 19.1 overs ( Eoin Morgan 66, Malan 54*, Bairstow 44, Shadab Khan 3/34, Haris Rauf 2/34) beat Pakistan 195 for 4 in 20 overs ( Mohammad Hafeez 69, Babar Azam 56, Adil Rashid 2/32) by five wickets.  

Pakistan vs England 2nd T20I Highlights: Dawid Malan & Eoin Morgan Lead England to Five Wicket Win as Scorecard Reads 199/5 in 19.1 Overs | 🏏 LatestLY

Eoin Morgan and Dawid Malan 112 runs stand helps England chase down a big target 

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