Brook and Dukett steers England a 63-run victory

23 Sep 2022 International Twenty20 Match Karachi

 

England 221-3 off 20 ov. Jacks 40 0ff 22, 8 fours, Duckett 70 not out off 42, 8 fours, 1 six, Brook 81 not out off 35, 8 fours, 5 sixes, Qadir 2-48, Hasnain 1-36

 

Pakistan 158-8 off 20 0v Masood 65 off 40, 3 fours, 4 sixes, Khushdil 29 off 21, 1 four, 2 sixes, Wood 3-24, Rashid 2-32, Curran 1-37, Topley 1-22.

England won by 63 runs.

 

England leads 7 match series 2-1

England post 221-3 with Brook 81 not out off 35 balls and Duckett 70 not out off 42 in a stand of  139 off 69 balls, with Jacks chipping in 40 off 22.

Pakistan made 158-8 in reply as Shan Masood hits an unbeaten 65 off 40 balls, but

Mark Wood takes wickets in the first game back from injury.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam said “ We tried to get a good start again today but the early wickets put pressure on us.

 England captain Moeen Ali said “ I felt that was a brilliant win., We were ruthless tonight, with the bat in particular. That partnership was outstanding, two really good players and Brook is showing how special a talent he can potentially be. He looks an amazing player. Hopefully, he grows and becomes one of those top players.  With the ball as well we were outstanding”.