Postpublished at 21:35 BST 30 May 2024
Azam Khan has had an evening to forget.
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Azam Khan has had an evening to forget.
Need 27 runs to win
Naseem Shah has taken some tap this evening, his first two overs going for 33.
His third is much better, just five runs and no boundaries from it but England aren't in a rush.
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Rachel T: Can’t decide if I am here more for Bairstow opening his shoulders or for Jimmy Anderson’s commentary.
James Anderson
England bowler on BBC Two
I think Jonny has got some packing to do. He needs to get back to the hotel...
Need 32 runs to win
And another!
Jonny Bairstow wants to get this done. Same shot, same result.
Ebony Rainford-Brent
Former England batter on BBC Two
This is absolutely destructive. Bairstow has very strong shoulders and has decided to open up.
What a shot.
Jonny Bairstow goes for the six over extra cover this time, and absolutely demolishes it.
Even Shadab Khan gives a shrug of appreciation.
Isa Guha
Former England bowler on BBC Two
An absolute beauty. The comeback is special.
Jacks b Haris 20 (Eng 112-3)
What a response!
A perfect yorker, 88mph on Will Jacks' toes and he stands no chance.
An eventful over with both bat and ball but Haris Rauf wins it.
James Anderson
England bowler on BBC Two
Will Jacks has tried that shot a few times off Haris Rauf and missed.
This time he's not tried to hit it too hard and it's a great shot. He loves hitting over extra cover.
Oh, that is stunning.
Will Jacks goes inside out and lofts Haris Rauf over extra cover for six. Could watch that on repeat.
England bowler Reece Topley, speaking to BBC Two: "Unfortunately, there have been a few washouts but two positive results and we can take that to the Caribbean."
On injuries before previous World Cups: "Gutting because you do all the work and fall at the final hurdle.
"Fingers crossed everything is OK, not too long until the first game so not much time to go wrong."
On staying positive: "You're living the dream so it's easy. You don't want to be doing anything else. You just want to get back out there."
On England's plans: "We've got quite a clear blueprint and a lot of teams are starting to copy that now.
"If there is any pressure, we know we like to take the positive option."
Wish you were playing in the US? "Absolutely. It's a new thing in America, I don't know how it's going to go but the teams playing the US will have a great time.
"West Indies isn't a bad substitute."
England raced to 82-0 after 6.1 overs before Phil Salt fell for a brutal 45 from 24 balls.
Target 158
Cracking over from Shadab Khan, just one from it as Jonny Bairstow gets his eye in.
Halfway through and England are in control.
Another good knock for the skipper.
Ebony Rainford-Brent
Former England batter on BBC Two
England should get the job done here.
James Anderson
England bowler on BBC Two
Safely into the keeper's gloves this time.
He still looks a bit deflated though.
Buttler c Azam b Haris 39 (Eng 101-2)
And now he can smile!
Full, fast and Jos Buttler nicks behind to Azam Khan, who pouches this one safely. Haris Rauf gives a huge roar, but the keeper still looks annoyed with himself.
Buttler has given England a great start, though. They should still cruise to victory from here.
Target 158
I'm not sure Haris Rauf could get much angrier but Jos Buttler edges for four just to test his patience a little more.
James Anderson
England bowler on BBC Two
He's not had a great night behind the stumps.
That's a pretty standard catch for a wicketkeeper.