That just about wraps things up for this live text commentary of the first T20 from Karachi on a historic day as England played international cricket in Pakistan for the first time in 17 years.

"Alex Hales combined power, touch and excellent placement" is the verdict of my colleague Callum Matthews.

You can read his report here...

The full scorecard from the match can be found here...

We'll back on Thursday with live text commentary of the second T20.

And tomorrow there will be live text commentary of the second ODI between England women and India from 12:30 BST.

See you then.

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Harry Brook, speaking to Sky Sports, said: "I have a little bit of experience from the PSL and tried to keep the ball along the ground, and be here at the end of the game. The pitches here are usually low and skiddy. It was very similar to the PSL.

"It's tough but you have to play on the front foot as much as possible, which is tough when they have such quick bowlers.

"It feels very safe with the security. I have someone following me every time I go to the toilet!"

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam: "How Rizwan and I played in the powerplay was very good. We stuck to the plan and afterwards England bowled well. There could have been a better partnership.

"England planned well and started the bowling off with some pace so we need to give them credit for that, but also our batsmen needs to step up.

"We're trying different combinations and seeing what the best eleven is and give them an opportunity."

We'll also hear from England's Harry Brook and Pakistan skipper Babar Azam very shortly, so stick with us.

England captain Moeen Ali: "A brilliant performance overall. I thought we pulled it back well in the middle overs and at the death with the ball. Credit to our bowlers, as they set it up for the batters.

"Luke Wood got crucial wickets for us. He was outstanding on his debut, stuck his chest out and bowled well along with Adil Rashid. It wasn't easy for the batters coming in.

"We were smart with how we chased it down. Alex Hales showed how good he is, having come back in after a long time. Harry Brook showed a lot of confidence and that looks great for the future."

Player of the match Luke Wood: "It was very enjoyable it was my debut so cant complain.

"I think we had a good period and we worked out the wicket quickly so great to start off with a win.

"I think its just a case of restricting them. We kept taking wickets which was key an had a good back end which is always key."

Luke Wood picks up his second novelty cheque as he gets the player of the match.

I'm all in favour of this multi-award format.

The 'master blaster' award goes to Harry Brook.

Luke Wood is handed the first for the best bowler. Alex Hales gets the brilliantly titled 'reliable batter' award.

No less than five novelty sized cheques being clutched by members of the presentation party...

England's assistant coach Richard Dawson will fly home from England's tour of Pakistan after suffering a groin injury.

The injury, suffered during a training session at the weekend, means he will also be unable to go to October and November's T20 World Cup in Australia.

England will fill his spot in the set-up ahead of the tournament, having already recruited David Saker and Michael Hussey in short-term consultancy positions.

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We'll have the man-of-the match presentations shortly. Hard to look beyond Alex Hales, but that was a classy knock from Harry Brook to take England home.

Hopefully we'll hear from both captains, too.

Alex Hales warmly accepts the plaudits from the Pakistan players as both sides shake hands. He's well known in these parts due to his involvement in the PSL, of course.

Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match Special commentator

That is happily put away and the game concludes! England victorious. A historic game, the first time in 17 years. Seeing a full ground in Karachi is a very special thing and seeing how this series is embraced is great.

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Next ball from Shahnawaz Dahani is a full toss, and Harry Brook drives it aerially - past the fielder - for four.

England cruise home with four balls to spare to take a 1-0 lead in the seven-match series. Fairly convincing for the tourists.

A dot ball yorker from Shahnawaz Dahani to start...

Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match Special commentator

When it gets to the final over anything could happen.

Moeen Ali mistimes a slog into the ground and picks up a single. Harry Brook then pinches a single off the final ball of the over to keep the strike.

Three from six balls needed.

Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match Special commentator

Lovely shot from Brook!