Summary

  • England chase down 169-6 with 33 balls to spare

  • Salt hammers brilliant 88 off 41 balls

  • Pakistan recover from slow start (15-2) to post 169-6

  • Babar anchors Pakistan with sublime 87 off 59

  • Pakistan now level at 3-3 with one to play (Lahore, Sunday, 15:30 BST)

  1. See ya!published at 19:30 British Summer Time 30 September 2022

    Phil SaltImage source, Getty Images

    Righto, I'm going to say goodbye after England levelled the series 3-3.

    In case you missed it, Phil Salt smashed an unbeaten 88 from 41 balls as England stormed to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the sixth Twenty20 international.

    You can read all about his stunning knock in Sam Drury's match report.

    And you can check out the scorecard right here.

    Meanwhile, be sure to keep up with all things cricket on our dedicated page.

    And we'll see you on Sunday for the series decider in Lahore!

  2. 'I doubt we'll risk Buttler'published at 19:28 British Summer Time 30 September 2022

    More from England captain Moeen Ali: "It's great for the series to be at 3-3. I think it's been a brilliant series so far.

    "We've learnt a lot about each other as players through the series. It will be an exciting [deciding] game.

    "Jos Buttler is feeling good. He's training a bit more now. Whether or not we risk a player like him who is so important just for the sake of one game I doubt it.

    "There's still a lot of games to be played in Australia, but you never know. He might turn up tomorrow and say I fancy playing."

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    Get Involved - Should Salt start at World Cup?published at 19:25 British Summer Time 30 September 2022

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    Shiz: I'm my opinion, Sunday's game would play a huge part in deciding that. There would be pressure, whoever showed the nerves of steel gets a place with Buttler. For now, stats in the past doesn't count, your current form does. It would either be Hales/Malan or Salt

  4. 'Tonight we were really impressive'published at 19:22 British Summer Time 30 September 2022

    England captain Moeen Ali: "I'm very happy, I thought the way we batted in particular was outstanding.

    "We almost killed the game off straight away and it just shows if you stick to the process, you don't have to just slog. We had proper cricket shots.

    "I thought the seamers were also outstanding today.

    "The difference is, if you don't lose wickets early on you can keep on going. I thought tonight we were really impressive.

    "Like I said, when we were playing the shots there was no slogging. There was a good base, good shots and that was a really impressive performance tonight from everybody."

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    Get Involved - Should Salt start at World Cup?published at 19:19 British Summer Time 30 September 2022

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    Nick: First name on the sheet!

    Fawad: Yes. Similar performance on Sunday and Phil Salt has a good chance.

    Fenners: You could say, he was worth his 'salt' #getscoat

  6. Postpublished at 19:17 British Summer Time 30 September 2022

    James Foster
    Ex-England and Essex wicketkeeper

    England have the momentum now. 100%

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    Get Involved - Should Salt start at World Cup?published at 19:15 British Summer Time 30 September 2022

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    Brooksey: 10, 30, 8, 8 and 3 before today so very lucky to be in the team, outstanding today though.

    Alan: What a fantastic knock today. He deserves a chance to be in the team, but who would we leave out to give him a slot?

  8. 'You need competition'published at 19:12 British Summer Time 30 September 2022

    Phil Salt, tonight's match hero: "It's nice timing to do it when the series is in the balance so I'm very happy with the knock.

    "It's always a challenge at the top of the order when you feel like you're playing well but you're picking out the fielders and you're finding ways to get out.

    "I'm very grateful for the backing that I've got from my teammates and the management. It's very clear the way they want me to play.

    "You need competition, the best sides in the world have competition. You can't get away from that and that's the same in any sport.

    "Everybody's trying to put their best foot forward and show the coaching staff and their teammates how good they are."

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  10. Postpublished at 19:07 British Summer Time 30 September 2022

    So: Salt, Buttler, Hales, Malan, Stokes top five maybe? Then you're in the difficult position of choosing either Livingstone or Moeen at six.

    Also no Harry Brook?

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    Get Involved - Should Salt start at World Cup?published at 19:04 British Summer Time 30 September 2022

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    DuckyDave: Open Salt with Buttler, Hales at 3?

  12. Postpublished at 19:02 British Summer Time 30 September 2022

    Phil Salt has said the best sides have healthy competition. Full quotes from him to come.

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    Get Involved - Should Salt start at World Cup?published at 19:00 British Summer Time 30 September 2022

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    Steve: Yes

    Shanna: Yes, definitely

    Kerry: On current form, yes

  14. Postpublished at 18:58 British Summer Time 30 September 2022

    Yes. Absolutely, 100% yes!

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  16. Postpublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 30 September 2022

    James Foster
    Ex-England and Essex wicketkeeper

    It was an onslaught.

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    This man has to start at the World Cup, surely?

    Your opinions on #bbccricket and by text please.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 18:50 British Summer Time 30 September 2022

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    Chris: Beginning to warm to a seven-match T20 bilateral series - it does allow the contest ebb and flow.

  19. Postpublished at 18:48 British Summer Time 30 September 2022

    Aatif Nawaz
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    From an England perspective, this is exactly what you want heading into the final game.

  20. Postpublished at 18:46 British Summer Time 30 September 2022

    James Foster
    Ex-England and Essex wicketkeeper

    That was clinical. The dew was a big factor today - the pitch quickened up when England batted - but you still have to go out and perform.