Eng 12-0published at 1 over
Ha. After the big build-up Afridi begins with five wides. England are up with the rate...
Summary
Pakistan lead 1-0 in three-match series
Pakistan 232-6: Babar 85 (49)
Rizwan 63 (41), Fakhar 26 (8)
Openers Babar & Rizwan add 150
England 201: Livingstone 103 (43)
England's fastest T20 century
Shaheen 3-30, Shadab 3-52
Trent Bridge; first of three T20s
Eng 12-0published at 1 over
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James Anderson
England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialA decent start from England. They will be relatively happy.
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The brilliant Shaheen Shah Afridi will open from the other end...
Eng 7-0published at 1 over
Target 232
Jason Roy gets lucky at the end of the opening over - a top edge going high but into space at fine leg. It's four.
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I don't think England bowled badly. Small boundaries, an absolute road and fantastic batting. It's still there for England if they can bat well.
Jon in Newcastle
Eng 1-0published at 0.3 overs
There has only been a single from the first three balls, however.
Not outpublished at 20:22 British Summer Time 16 July 2021
Boos from the England fans which is a little harsh given Afridi didn't really claim it.
The ball has clearly bounced.
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Aatif Nawaz
BBC Test Match SpecialWe're not certain. He's not certain.
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James Anderson
England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialShaheen didn't look confident.
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The soft signal is not out...
Umpire reviewpublished at 0.2 overs
Has this carried? It could be a terrible start for England.
The fielder Shaheen Afridi does not look confident.
Eng 0-0published at 0 overs
Target 233
Off we go then. Malan on strike...
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Stuart Mitchell: Won't be easy but in this format I trust our batsmen to chase this down. Should be good fun to watch.
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Left-arm spinner Imad Wasim is going to open the bowling in a Jack Grealish alice band.
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I don't disagree but Eoin Morgan clearly does. Roy and Malan are jogging out to the middle.
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Ian: Surely Bairstow has to open with Roy instead of Malan? We need our power hitters in as much as possible in the powerplay & especially when chasing a huge total.
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I'll have some of what Jon is drinking...
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Jon Hayes: Gregory to hit the winning runs...
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And the sixes kept on coming...
Postpublished at 20:14 British Summer Time 16 July 2021
There wasn't a six until 11.2 overs but once the first one came...