England (158/3) secure a 7-wicket victory against Pakistan (157/10) in the fourth T20I to win the series 2-0

[mazkhan]

Pakistan must go after the English spinners when they get to bowl .

 

[AAli98]

2 beautiful shots from paks greatest ever w/k batsman

 

[emranabbas]

Those 2 4's have shifted the momentum towards pakistan

 

[Asad T]

To Riz's credit, at least he is trying
Babar is just unable to

 

[MenInG]

2 beautiful shots from paks greatest ever w/k batsman

Don't put nazar on him

 

[Human786]

23 in 3

 

[jnaveen1980]

Babar relies on using the pace 80%. He cannot meet force with force. He just doesn't have that back lift or down swing or bat speed to do that. That is why he looks awkward when he tries to muscle back of a length ball.

 

[Asad T]

Finally Pakistan get back to right opening combination ahead of WT20 .

i still think the right combo is Fakahr and Saim

 

[emranabbas]

At this point we need to be on 25 30 runs

 

[emranabbas]

Thats ball from Jordan

 

[Sunny_majoka]

At this point we need to be on 25 30 runs

Look at the bowling mate.

 

[Asad T]

Should have been given a wide

 

[pakistani pride]

Masterclass by captain fantastic: how to waste the PP

 

[Barragan]

Babar misses out on full toss as well

 

[jnaveen1980]

If i were England i would stick to back of a length ball to Babar.

 

[adi_62941]

Babar is struggling

 

[emranabbas]

1 more boundary babar

 

[Kroll]

Rizzzzzzzzbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa is back!

 

[jnaveen1980]

Jordan is doing jordan things lol seving buffet

 

[Asad T]

Stuart Broad "Babar has lacked a bit of intent with dabbing balls out."

 

[hafizexpress]

It's frustrating to watch these guys bat like its the middle overs of an ODI inning

 

[AAli98]

If calamity Ayub & Haris were opening Pak would have been 3 down by now.. just appreciate baba & Rizwan’s 170 totals !

 

[PakPremi]

Babar relies on using the pace 80%. He cannot meet force with force. He just doesn't have that back lift or down swing or bat speed to do that. That is why he looks awkward when he tries to muscle back of a length ball.

But has class to score without muscle.

 

[Human786]

33 IN 4

 

[Ali T]

Babar clearly trying to hit but struggling.
First four was good but second four seemed a bit forced. Guess it doesn't matter how they come!

 

[TeymurBlake]

The slow balls are causing some confusion to the openers.

 

[jnaveen1980]

But has class to score without muscle.

But so far from his approach today he is struggling against back of a length stuffs. He managed only the full balls.

 

[Human786]

Ali aa gaya

 

[Ali T]

Look forward to seeing Usman Khan have a bat.
Disappointed to see Saim out of the team.

 

[Suleiman.56]

BOYS ARE BACK

 

[Kroll]

Moeen Ali needs to be smacked for 20 runs in this over.

 

[jnaveen1980]

So Saim's honeymoon over?

 

[emranabbas]

Still 7 runs short

 

[pakistani pride]

What is par score here?

 

[jnaveen1980]

One interesting thing. Kensington oval hosts a T20 international after 10 long years !! That is mind boggling.

 

[jnaveen1980]

What is par score here?

Nobody knows. No T20 international happened in the last 10 years. But side boundaries are very short.

 

[Human786]

good start 47 in 5

 

[MenInG]

Thank God Rizwan getting his shot right to Moin

 

[Asad T]

Babar should have hit that half tracker for 4 as well tbh, most top order batter would have

 

[Ali T]

Beautiful shot by Babar straight down for 6. Seems better at playing spin when trying to force the ball.

 

[emranabbas]

What is par score here?

Lowest score on this ground is 145 and the highest 198

 

[cricketmania22]

Beautiful shot by Babar straight down for 6. Seems better at playing spin when trying to force the ball.

Always said he should use his feet against spin.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

What is par score here?

after watching initial 5 overs, i can safely say that its 300 lol

 

[Energy]

Finally some familiar stability.

Thank you Bob's and Riz's.

 

[PakPremi]

You got love Pak best opening combo.

 

[mominsaigol]

Pretty good from these 2 atm, real test is overs 7-15 where they slow down. Although Bobby seems comfortable against Ali atm

 

[cricketmania22]

saved 4 runs in two balls.

 

[NeVerMind]

Guess we sticking with the tired and tested opening pair then...

 

[Kroll]

Whoooooshhhhhhhhhhh

 

[emranabbas]

Babar charged up come on boy that's the aggression

 

[cricketmania22]

What a shot from babar!! Class!

 

[TeymurBlake]

It's been a good start to be fair. Saim Ayub should pay attention. Aggression is fine, but you need to be smart.

 

[Sherazkhalid]

Big game for Shahdab, if he doesn't click, he should be benched for good.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

This is why I said this is a bat first pitch. Unless Buttler expects rain, there's no point chasing here.

 

[emranabbas]

Somebody pinch me is this real

 

[Human786]

59/1

 

[PakPremi]

Good fielding by England prevented atleast 3 boundaries yet Babar still finds room.

 

[Kroll]

Oh no!

 

[Asad T]

Babar looking in fine touch now after looking shaky to start

 

[jnaveen1980]

This is why I said this is a bat first pitch. Unless Buttler expects rain, there's no point chasing here.

Once the ball hits the turf. it stopped swinging

 

[Energy]

Babar is all class. What a talent.

 

[RexRex]

Babar copying Kohli with the wristband.

 

[emranabbas]

Wth he'll babar but still I will take 36 off 22 than a selfish 50

Well done babar

 

[Ali T]

It's raining...

 

[Asad T]

looks like its raining

 

[Human786]

59/1

fastest gun when around ...

 

[Energy]

Good innings. Koi nahi.

 

[Barragan]

Okay innings from Babar

 

[Asad T]

great field position from England to have that fielder there

 

[TeymurBlake]

Wicket no.2 incoming.

 

[Ali T]

Wth he'll babar but still I will take 36 off 22 than a selfish 50

Well done babar

The fielding position set by England was spot on!

 

[PakPremi]

Never mind gone trying to score.

 

[mominsaigol]

Nvm, Bobby ain't reaching overs 7-15 lol.

Khair good innings today, he made use of the PP as an opener should.

 

[cricketmania22]

Great batting from Babar. Should always look to play like this. Got a little bit unlucky.

 

[hafizexpress]

Good ol Babar soft dismissal

 

[Usman Chadda]

Marked difference in how Babar was approaching this innings.

I hope the usual suspects are happy.

Tried to take down England’s best bowler.

 

[emranabbas]

Happy to take 22 ball 36 than a selfish 50

Well done babar for intent

 

[pakistani pride]

Nvm, Bobby ain't reaching overs 7-15 lol.

Khair good innings today, he made use of the PP as an opener should.

No he did not. 7 of 10 was his start.

 

[Human786]

65/2

 

[Snowflake]

This is the kind of innings we want from Babar. That’s it. We should be targeting quick fire 30s and 40s instead of anchoring 50s and 60s