Manchester, Aug 30:
England today won the second T20I against Pakistan after skipper Eoin Morgan along with David Malan guided the team to a 5 wicket win at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester.
Even though Morgan couldn’t finish the game for the side and got out for 66 in the 17th over, David Malan hit the winning runs and remained not out at 54.
Earlier, Mohammad Hafeez and Babar Azam powered Pakistan to a solid 195/4 in their 20 overs after being put in to bat first.
Babar along with Fakhar Azam took Pakistan to a flying start and the duo set an opening stand of 72-runs.
After Zaman’s dismissal, ex-captain Hafeez continued Pakistan’s charge and looked to dominate straightaway.
Babar Azam continuing his Test form hit the half-century but was dismissed soon after. Hafeez then anchored Pakistan’s innings with decent support from Shoaib Malik.
Hafeez scored a brilliant 50 and was dismissed for 69 off 36 balls on the penultimate delivery of the first innings. (Agencies)
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