England are off to a perfect start in their attempt to chase down the target of 196 runs in 20 overs set by Pakistan.
Opening batsmen Tom Banton and Jonny Bairstow set the tone by smashing England to a great start. England managed to score 66 runs in their batting powerplay of 6 overs at the rate of 11 runs per over.
Just ridiculous from @TBanton18 😱
Live score/clips: https://t.co/jbQgZsoeXk pic.twitter.com/jV1wKOGKqe
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 30, 2020
Pakistan introduced a bowling change by bringing in leg-spinner Shadab Khan into the attack, who immediately pulled the game back for Pakistan. He took 2 wickets off consecutive deliveries in his first over to send both the opening batsmen back to their dressing room. Tom Banton managed to score 20 runs off his 16 deliveries, whereas Jonny Bairstow muscled his way to 44 runs off just 24 bowls.
Two wickets in two balls 👌👌#ENGvPAK #SuperFans pic.twitter.com/nS3D6m8zU9
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 30, 2020
England captain Eoin Morgan has kept the scoreboard ticking and England have 94 runs on the board at the end of 10 overs.
With 102 runs required in the remaining 10 overs at just above 10 runs per over for England, the match might have a nail-biting finish with both the teams refusing to let their foot off the pedal.