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England secured victory over Pakistan in the second T20I of their 4-match series, triumphing by a margin of 23 runs. Pakistan’s decision to field first backfired as the hosts posted a formidable total of 183 runs for the loss of 7 wickets, fueled by an impressive innings from Jos Buttler, who scored 84 runs off 51 balls.
In response, Pakistan struggled against the bowling duo of Jofra Archer (4-0-28-2) and Reece Topley (3.2-0-41-3). None of the batters from the team led by Babar Azam managed to reach a half-century, and they were eventually bowled out for 160 runs in 19.2 overs. Brimming with excitement for the English spectators, the game witnessed another remarkable moment when England’s captain Buttler delivered a stunning six, leaving the crowd in awe.
Jos Buttler hits a stunning reverse sweep six
During the 14th over of the first innings, when Shadab Khan stepped up to bowl, Buttler astonished everyone by executing a reverse sweep that propelled the ball over the boundary for a massive six. The wicket-keeper batter bent on his knee and𒉰 attempted this shot towards backward point.
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Buttler registers his name in the history books
Buttler’s innings, comprising eight fours and three sixes, notched the second-highest score by an England captain in a T20I, falling only behind Eoin Morgan‘s 91 against New Zealand in 2019. Fans anticipate the star player to sustain his scintillating form and guide his team towards reclaiming the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy. However, Buttler will miss the initial fixtures of the esteemed tournament, as the 33-year-old is expecting the joyous arrival of his third child. England will play their first game of the global event against Scotland on June 4.
