23:35 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Scores, England win:
Phil Salt is the man of the match! England must be happy with the manner in which they have won the contest. The tour has been very exciting and while a few matches have been one-sided, the series will go down to the wire till the last match. On Sunday then, for the series decider. That's all from us for the live coverage tonight.
23:21 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Scores, England win:
England have won the sixth T20I and levelled the series three-each. The final match will have much more value now, with all-to-play for in the series decider. This match did end in quite a hurry. The commentators have been spared for once, being able to end things quite early. The wicket seemed two-paced when Pakistan were batting, but all the traffic was in a single direction once England took the crease. And remember, they have won it within 15 overs without the likes of Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, and Ben Stokes.
23:17 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Scores, England win:
England win by 8 wickets, with 33 balls left.
Phil Salt the hero of the night, the man of the moment seals the victory for the visitors. Full delivery outside off stump, Salt directs it towards extra-cover and gets the final run to mark the victory. Phil Salt played like it was the famous Cricket '07 video game. Yes, he was that clinical in England's win tonight!
23:13 (IST)
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Beautifully placed by Ben Duckett to end the 14th over with a boundary. No fielders there on the leg side and the English batters have brilliantly toyed with the fielding tonight. Nothing in Pakistan's favour except Babar Azam's inning.
23:09 (IST)
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Phil Salt hammers down town, over the bowler's head. All the shots from the right-hander's bat have been clinical tonight. Pakistan bowlers have been made to look like a secon- string unit tonight. Salt batting on 85.
23:05 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Updates, Phil Salt survives:
Very sharp work by debutant Muhammad Haris behind the stumps. Salt tried to slog on the leg side but missed to connect. Haris was confident that he had stumped the batter in time, but Salt was well in the crease. It would have been an anti-climatic end to the batter's fine innings.
23:01 (IST)
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Two more boundaries in the 12th over and England are cruising away for a fine victory in Lahore.
22 runs needed off 48 deliveries now.
23:00 (IST)
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Ben Duckett now connects a reverse sweep and that has raced to the fence for four runs. A boundary after 15 deliveries, just when things had slowed down a bit. But Duckett is a man in form and the boundary drought hasn't created any trouble in the chase.
22:57 (IST)
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Babar Azam takes a review with just two seconds left. He didn't seem much interested but fulfills bowler Nawaz's request. It seemed quite close but the umpire gave not out. No bat involved, but the ball had pitched in line, but the impact was outside the off stump. Ben Duckett tried to play a reverse sweep but missed poorly. However, he will have more chances to hit some of those.
22:48 (IST)
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10 overs done. The drinks have been called on the field.
England need 41 runs to win from 60 deliveries.
The series seems to be going into the decider, unless Pakistan have something better than a rabbit to be pulled out from the hat.
22:45 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Scores, Dawid Malan departs:
Dawid Malan has been plumbed LBW in front of the wickets by Shadab Khan. The leg spinner has once again struck for the hosts after a serious assault from the batters. Can Pakistan turn around the match from here? England need just 42 runs now with more than 10 overs left. Dawid Malan 26(18) lbw b Shadab Khan
22:43 (IST)
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Pakistan bowlers are now answer-less to Phil Salt's assault. Another over that has conceded more than 10 runs. Phil Salt with back-to-back boundaries again. The fourth ball driven through the covers between extra-cover and sweeper cover. The next ball takes a top edge and flies towards the fine-leg region. One bounce and over the bounce for four runs.
22:38 (IST)
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England: 117/1 (8 overs)
Another shot hammered over the bowler's head for four more runs. The ball went almost for a six, bouncing just ahead of the boundary cushions. Phil Salt is is playing a clinical innings here and Shadab Khan has conceded 15 runs off the over.
22:36 (IST)
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David Malan now joins the party with back-to-back boundaries through the extra-cover region. England look like having less fielders on the field because the English batters have been brilliant in finding the gaps.
22:31 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Updates, Phil Salt fifty:
Phil Salt has reached his half-century off just 19 deliveries! He has looked absolutely marvelous tonight! Pulls a back of a length delivery towards square leg and picks an easy single to reach his 2nd T20I half-century.
22:28 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Updates, end of powerplay:
England have managed 82/1 at the end of 6 overs. Phil Salt has been an absolute carnage for the Pakistan bowlers. Last three dot balls from Wasim Junior did give some breather to the fielders, but they have to do a lot more to come back in the game.
22:23 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Updates, Phil Salt continues fire:
England reach 74 at the end of the 5th over! 19 runs were scored in that Mohammad Nawaz's fifth over. The pitch suddenly seems to have changed with the England batters in the middle.
1 4 0 6 4 - Salt 45 off just 17 deliveries.
22:20 (IST)
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A lazy boundary for Phil Salt that. Shovels in the big gap on the leg side in the cow corner region. The ball flies initially and then grounds, reaching the boundary cushions.
22:17 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Updates, England's openeing stand ends:
Alex Hales departs after giving a blistering start to his team. Shadab Khan is the man to get the breakthrough. Hales tries to slog sweep that delivery but only finds a top edge and could only reach the short fine leg at the 30-yard circle. Dahani completes a fine catch. Alex Hales 27(12) c Dahani b Shadab Khan
22:13 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Updates, England openers sizzle:
England have managed to reach 50 in the third over itself. A swashbuckling, rollicking start for the visitors.
Second over from Dahani smashed for 22 runs. Third over from Wasim Junior smashed for 17 runs!
22:08 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Updates, Phil Salt opens fire:
Third over the innings and it has started with a boundary once again. Phil Salt has taken on the Pakistan bowlers. He is 26 off just 10 deliveries. It is raining boundaries at the moment for England. The visitors are not willing to take the things to death overs this time it seems.
22:05 (IST)
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Now Alex Hales joins the party with a six over extra-cover. A half volley by Dahani and perfectly timed by Hales to ensure it crosses the roped. The ball boy at the boundary line drops the catch and isn't happy with his effort!
England: 33/2 (2 overs)
22:02 (IST)
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Salt is running away with some brilliant shots at Gaddafi Stadium! A boundary to welcome Shahnawaz Dahani with a straight drive. The next ball is hooked on the leg side for a huge six. First over from Mohammad Nawaz and the next from Dahani, both have started with a boundary.
21:59 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Updates, England start with multiple boundaries:
Phil Salt has started the England innings with back-to-back boundaries! The first ball cut away towards backward square leg for four runs and the third delivery of the over, driven beautifully on the leg side, wide of mid-on! England start the chase in a confident manner!
21:53 (IST)
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Pakistan have ended their innings at 169/6. England need 170 to level the series.
Babar Azam was once again the lead scorer and the anchor with a sublime 87-run knock. The hosts must be happy with this score on a surface that has proved to be very sluggish. Mohammad Rizwan's absence might have looked like a big risk at the start, but not exactly. Iftikhar Ahmed as well chipped in with a useful innings of 31 runs.
For England, David Willey and Sam Curran picked up two wickets. Reece Topley was excellent in first three overs, conceding only 12 runs. But his final over spent 19 runs giving Pakistan some much needed momentum. Adil Rashid went wicket-less and this was the first time the leg-spinner has been wicket less for three consecutive T20Is.
21:47 (IST)
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Sam Curran has the joint highest wickets in the series for England. And he is looking to get under the shower after the end of the innings in such hot and humid conditions!
21:42 (IST)
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Mohammad Nawaz now joins the party! Another half-volley from Topley and Nawaz hits it well over the long-on fielder. A great sound of the bat and the ball travelled 93 metres!
21:40 (IST)
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Babar Azam takes things into his own hands! A four towards fine leg, followed by a big six straight back over the bowler's head! A half-volley offered by Topley and Babar clears his front leg, clears it for a brilliant six.
21:37 (IST)
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Pakistan 150/5 (19 overs)
150 up for Pakistan in the 19th over! Babar Azam has looked strong and more than comfortable on this two-paced pitch. But the middle order has once again failed to fire.
21:35 (IST)
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Excellent effort by Reece Topley in the deep. Mohammad Nawaz glances through the gap between mid-wicket and long-on region. But Topley runs in hard from long-on and dives and stretches his left hand to save two runs for his side.
21:29 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Score, Asif Ali fails:
Pakistan: 136/5 (17 overs)
Asif Ali has been caught at backward point, trying to play an upper cut off a wide and short delivery from David Willey. Asif was expected to fire towards the end of the innings, but has failed to stand up to his reputation. Pakistan lose their fifth wicket at the end of 17th over. Asif Ali 9(9) c Topley b Willey
21:25 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Score, Babar Azam on fire:
Babar Azam hits a brilliant six over the extra-cover fielder. One of the most difficult shots to play and Babar Azam, one of the finest of current generation, has made it look so easy! A low full toss from David Willey and Babar reacts.
21:21 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Score, Babar Azam joins Virat Kohli:
Babar Azam has smacked a six over the bowler's head and joins Virat Kohli for an interesting record! Pakistan skipper completes his 3000 runs in 81 innings - this is the joint fastest with Virat Kohli who as well achieved the feat in 81 innings!
21:16 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Score, Pakistan lose another wicket:
Iftikhar Ahmed is dismissed after a handy knock of 31 runs. Tried to heave big down the ground but could only find the fielder at long-on. Harry Brook completes a straight forward catch and Sam Curran has second wicket.
Iftikhar Ahmed 31(21) c Harry Brook b Sam Curran
21:12 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Score, Babar Azam scores fifty:
Babar Azam has finally reached his half-century with a single square of the wicket on the off side. He has anchored the innings beautifully in Rizwan's absence. A much needed for the team and the skipper delivers! He will now look to increase his strike rate which is currently in 120s. This is 27th half-century for Babar Azam.
21:09 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Score, Iftikhar's mighty six:
Iftikhar has smashed Adil Rashid for a BIG six over deep square leg. That was beautiful sound of bat hitting the ball and that sound itself confirmed that this was disappearing into the crowd!
21:04 (IST)
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Hold on, just when Babar Azam looked to be getting slower, he hits a beautiful boundary towards the backward square leg region. Moves on to 46 with that boundary.
21:02 (IST)
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Iftikhar Ahmed has taken the lead and Babar Azam has slowed down a bit, scoring at a Strike rate of 120. He will surely try to stay at the crease till the very end. For the moment, it seems like Iftikhar will take over the attacking role.
21:00 (IST)
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A huge huge six by Iftikhar Ahmed! Hits a half volley back over Adil Rashid's head and the ball flies as high as the floodlights. The right-hander is getting into action quite well, playing at a strike rate of 150.
20:55 (IST)
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Pakistan: 70/3 (10 overs)
10 overs done and England have kept the Pakistan batters under check. 70 runs at the end of 10 overs for a loss of 3 wickets shall be considered to be on England's side. But with skipper Babar Azam at the crease, Pakistan will fancy their chances of posting a good score on the board.
20:51 (IST)
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Iftikhar Ahmed now joins the batting with a beautiful shot through the mid-wicket region. Short delivery from Adil Rashid and Ahmed pulls himself back to play it through the on side!
20:46 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Score, Haider Ali out:
Haider Ali has holed one delivery at mid-wicket and Sam Curran has his first breakthrough of the evening! Ben Duckket takes a good running catch at deep mid-wicket. Ali was looking in good touch, but one false shot and Pakistan have lost their wicket. Haider Ali 18(14) c Ben Duckett b Sam Curran
Pakistan: 63/3 after 9 overs
20:42 (IST)
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Haider Ali tonks Adil Rashid for a big six over the cow corner region! The fielders in the deep were mere spectators. Ali comes down the pitch to a short delivery from the spinner and clears it beautifully wide of the long-on fielder.
20:39 (IST)
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Pakistan batters are targeting the leg side. Another harmless short-pitched delivery swivelled between the square leg and mid-wicket region for four runs by Babar!
20:33 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Score, end of powerplay:
Pakistan: 40/2 (6 overs)
Haider Ali now hits his first boundary, through the square leg region. A short of length delivery from Gleeson, pulled with a perfect timing by Ali.
Pakistan end the power play with a good score after early breakthroughs.
20:25 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Score: Babar Azam hits multiple boundaries
Babar has finally got the knack of the wicket after a slow start. A four of the fourth ball, followed by a well-timed pull shot that was stopped at the boundary line. But Babar was determined to have another boundary and cracked the last delivery on the leg-side towards backward square leg. 12 runs from the fourth over!
20:21 (IST)
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Babar Azam counters with a beautiful leg glance of Willey. A good length delivery, placed very well through the mid-wicket region! First boundary for the skipper.
20:19 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Scores, England have back to back wickets
David Willey with a beautiful in swinger there to Shan Masood. And the left-hander is caught plumb in front of the wickets. England have struck early and made their way to the Pakistan middle order in the fourth over itself!
Masood reviewed the umpire's decision, but it turns out to be a futile review and more out of desperation.
Shan Masood 0 (2) LBW David Willey
20:15 (IST)
Pak vs Eng Live Scores, England strikes
Haris has gone, trying to play an uppercut, but doesn't time it well. Richard Gleeson had taken the pace from the ball and that only worsened the batter's cause. Mohammad Haris 7 (8) c Adil Rashid, b Richard Gleeson.
20:12 (IST)
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Haris finally gets off the mark, and how! A maximum over the bowler's head! A short delivery outside off stump, and he has thumped that straight, slightly on the leg side, over mid on for a six.
Preview: After some mundane one-sided matches, the last two games have turned the tables and the fans have been able to witness some nail-biting finishes. And, after chasing England for the first four games, Pakistan finally have taken a lead at the end of the fifth match.
Despite some one-sided games, the series has been fought closely and has only increased the hype going into the final games.
The hosts have come on top in the last two matches, both of which went down to the wire. Their bowlers have been able to perform under pressure situations and that is a brilliant sign for them and ominous for their opponents.
However, their batting, as usual, has raised questions and seems like it will continue to do so for a foreseeable future. Mohammad Rizwan continues to be in the form of his life, but the middle order has surely disappointed the fans with consistent failures. Skipper Babar Azam has also been lackluster after the initial games which also brought his maiden T20I century.
England also have similar concerns with the bat. A strong batting unit on paper has failed to show their power on the field. There have been individual heroics such as Liam Dawson in the fourth T20I and Moeen Ali in the fifth, but a lack of collective effort is resulting in losses for the visitors. At the moment, they can only pray for Jos Buttler to return to the playing XI.
The English bowlers apart from Mark Wood will look to step up to the occasion, especially when the series is on line for them.
We might see a couple of changes from both sides. Pakistan have confirmed that Muhammad Haris will make his debut tonight. Hence, Haris Rauf might be rested having played all five games so far. England might want Buttler in, but not risk even if he’s 99 percent ready to take the field. However, they might tinker with the bowling once again.
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