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England Clinch T20 Series Against Pakistan in Dominant Style

May 30, 2024

England defeated Pakistan in the Twenty20 format, demonstrating their strength and depth in the game's shorter format, in an exciting exhibition of cricket. Played in Edgbaston, the series finale was a demonstration of England's supremacy as they won 3-0 to seal the series victory.

England vs. Pakistan, Edgbaston match recap

Fans at Edgbaston were hoping for a hard-fought duel between two competing teams in the last Twenty20 match. But as they swept to victory, England's overall performance left little space for question.

England's Batting Performance:

After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, they amassed a huge 20-over total of 195/5. Jos Buttler's incredible knock of 72 off 38 balls, which included 8 fours and 3 sixes, set the tone for the innings. England set a difficult goal with to the efforts of Dawid Malan (45 off 28) and Liam Livingstone (36 off 20).

Pakistan's Reaction:

Facing a disciplined English bowling assault, Pakistan found it difficult to gather pace. Pakistan were bowled out for 145 in 18.3 overs, despite a heroic effort from captain Babar Azam, who hit a solid 54 off 35 balls. Adil Rashid and Jofra Archer both took three wickets as England's bowlers were unrelenting in their efforts to demolish Pakistan's batting lineup.

Important Players in the Series
Jos Buttler, an Englishman:
The series' best player, Buttler, was a constant source of explosive starts and innings-filling support. His ability to overwhelm bowlers and quicken the pace of scoring was essential to England's victory.

Adil Rashid (England):

England's success was largely due to Rashid's spin bowling. Finishing as the series' top wicket-taker, he not only kept the runs in check but also took vital wickets at critical times.

Babar Azam (Pakistan):

Babar Azam's class and poise were evident despite Pakistan's difficulties. His dependability and capacity to score runs when things became tough were admirable, but they weren't enough to swing the match in Pakistan's favour.

Summary of the Series
The victory over Pakistan in the series further solidifies England's standing as a strong contender in T20 cricket. Their aggressive batting, combined with their shrewd bowling and deft fielding, kept them ahead of the game the entire series. In addition, the win gives England more confidence going into the forthcoming ICC T20 World Cup, when they hope to repeat their success on the international front.


Pakistan, however, will have to reflect and reorganise. Even with individuals like Babar Azam displaying exceptional individual talent, the team still needs to improve its consistency and flexibility in various situations if they are to contend more successfully in next series.

Gazing Forward
Now that the T20 series is over, both sides will turn their attention to future games and competitions. Pakistan will want to strengthen their recovery by addressing their deficiencies, while England will try to maintain their momentum. As these two outstanding teams develop and compete at the greatest level, cricket fans everywhere can anticipate more thrilling matches.


England's clinical execution and high-energy performances will make the England vs. Pakistan T20 series of 2024 memorable and pave the way for more exciting cricket matches in the future.