England registered an emphatic win over Pakistan 🍸in the second T20I at Headingley, Leeds on Sunday and levelled the three-match series heading ꧂for the final encounter on coming Tuesday.
Moeen Ali first smashed a 16-ball 38 to help England⭕ reach a challenging 200 in 19.5 overs. The 34-year-old then claimed two w𓆉ickets for 32 runs in three overs as Pakistan were restricted to 155/9 in their stipulated 20 overs.
Mohammad Rizwan top-scored for the visitors with a 29-ball 37. Rizwan with skipper Babar Azam (22) added 50 runs for the opening wicket in just 5🦩.4 overs. But the Men in Green lost wickets at regular intervals and never looke𒉰d comfortable for the chase.
For England, captain Jos Butler smashed a quickfire 59 (38) while Liam Livingstone contributed 38 (23) as they made a flying start after being🌠 put in to bat first.
Pakistan won the first T20I at Trent Bridge, Nottingham by 31 runs.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Such a poor decision by captain & the management by bowling 1st on a great batting pitch it’s beyond me just s𒆙peechless 🤬🤬🤬
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph)
In the last game we got 200 + runs and we decide to bowl first here? I would have gone with batting first – Esp with England playing 2 spinners. We were coming in from a win full of confidence & should have played on that Strength.
— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11)
Meanwhile, England at last usinꦗg Moeen Alꦯi like do!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
One MOre reason to celebrate the day!
Moeen Ali – Player of the Match! 😍
3⃣6⃣(1⃣6⃣) & 2⃣/3⃣2⃣ 🔥 🦁💛
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
Love this sign. ✌🏽
— Isabelle Westbury (@izzywestbury)
I think we should’ve batted first and put up a big total like the 1st t20 specially when we’re not the best chasers in the world. Some of the pacers really let 𒉰us down today but nevertheless, 1 more game to go… FINAL! Lets give it all & support our boys in green 🇵🇰♥️
— Asim Azhar (@AsimAzharr)
That's the first time Moeen Ali has got two wickets in the same T20I over.
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst)
Jos Buttler's 10th half-century in 21 innings opening for England in T20.
— Will Macpherson (@willis_macp)
DECIDER INCOMING 👏
Great win for the boys 🏴
— England's Barmy Army 🏴🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy)
Congratulations England!! 2 leggies did it. I am exited for the final game in manchester. Old Trafford🍒 is always fun. See you all there. 🏴🇵🇰
— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm)
