England vs Pakistan 1st T20 live score updates: Match abandoned due to rain

First T20 match between Eng VS Pak has been called  off due to rain.

According to media reports, the rain clouds would not interrupt the game for a long time as the clouds coming from area which looks clearer. But this might be England’s end of innings. Lets see what DLS method has to say.

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Rain interrupted play, Match stopped, ENG – 131/6 in 16.1 overs

Rain stopped play at Eng – 131/6 in 16.1 overs. Excellent comeback by Pakistani bowler after that onslaught by Tom Banton. Players are leaving group for a uncertain break.

England fumble to find themselves at 121 for the loss of 5 wickets at the end of 15 overs

Sam Billings, right handed bat, comes to the crease. Moeen Ali collects a single and so does Sam Billings in the next ball, Shadab gets his second as Moeen Ali knicks the 4th ball to Rizwan, who completes the catch in second attempt.Lewis Gregory, right-handed bat, comes to the crease and collects a single.

England on the right path scoring 118 with the loss of 4 wickets at the end of 14 overs

England are well set at 118 with the loss of 4 wickets at the end of 14 over. Opener Tom Baton scored 71 off 42 balls hitting 5 maximums in the process. He lost his wicket to an excellent ball by Shadab Khan. Pakistan fought back as England lost Baton and captain Eoin Morgan in quick successions leaving them scorecard reading 118-4.

England off to a slow start scoring 40 runs with the loss of 1 wicket in 7 overs

Pakistan have been on top for the Powerplay overs. They go to Haris Rauf for the 7th over, with both batsmen – Malan more than Banton – not finding the sweet spot on their bats so far. Pakistan go for an LBW review against Malan. Singles now more available with the field more spread out. Six runs from the over with England still not finding any aggressive rhythm. ENG 40/1 after 7.