Mohammad Rizwan Out For Duck As Jos Buttler Scores 84 In England's T20I Victory

PAK vs ENG: England Triumphs Over Pakistan in Second T20I

In a thrilling encounter at Edgbaston, Birmingham, England emerged victorious against Pakistan in the second T20I on Saturday, May 25. The match saw Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan dismissed for a 3-ball duck, while England's captain led his team with an impressive 84 runs off 51 balls.

After being invited to bat first, England posted a competitive total of 183/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Will Jacks contributed significantly with a brisk 37 off 23 balls, coming in at number three. Jonny Bairstow was the third-highest scorer for England, while Phil Salt (13), Harry Brook (1), and Moeen Ali (4) struggled to make an impact.

Liam Livingstone and Jofra Archer remained unbeaten, scoring two runs off three balls and 12 runs off four balls, respectively. Jos Buttler, who opened the innings with Salt, was the standout performer. His innings included eight fours and three sixes. Buttler had returned to lead the national side after leaving his IPL 2024 campaign with Rajasthan Royals, who were eliminated after losing by 36 runs in Qualifier 2.

In response, Pakistan faced early setbacks in the powerplay. Rizwan was dismissed by Moeen Ali, while Saim Ayub managed only two runs before being taken out by left-arm pacer Reece Topley. Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman then steadied the innings with a crucial 53-run partnership off 28 balls.

Babar Azam scored 32 before falling as Moeen's second wicket. Shadab Khan (3) and Azam Khan (11) were dismissed cheaply, reducing Pakistan to 91/5 in 11.1 overs. Azam Khan's dismissal marked Jofra Archer's return to international cricket after his last appearance in March 2023.

Score Summary

The match highlighted England's strong batting performance and Pakistan's struggle to build momentum after early wickets. The series continues to capture the attention of cricket fans worldwide.