In pictures: Pakistan carry losing streak into T20 series

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DUBAI: England beat Pakistan by 14 runs in the first Twenty20 international to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series in Dubai on Thursday.

England made 160-5 in their 20 overs with Sam Billings 51, skipper Eoin Morgan 45 not out and debutant James Vince 41 the main run-getters.

Pakistan were bowled out for 146 in 20 overs with Sohail Tanvir making 25 not out and Sohaib Maqsood 24. Liam Plunkett finished with 3-21.

The second match will be played in Dubai on Friday while the third is scheduled for Monday in Sharjah.

England players sing the national anthem. — AFP
England players sing the national anthem. — AFP
Pakistan players sing the national anthem. — AFP
Pakistan players sing the national anthem. — AFP
Pakistani fans wave the national flag. — AFP
Pakistani fans wave the national flag. — AFP
Moeen Ali walks to pavilion after giving wicket to Sohail Tanveer. — AP
Moeen Ali walks to pavilion after giving wicket to Sohail Tanveer. — AP
England batsman Alex Hales departs. — AP
England batsman Alex Hales departs. — AP
Sam Billings plays a shot. — AP
Sam Billings plays a shot. — AP
England's Stephen Parry bowls. — AFP
England's Stephen Parry bowls. — AFP
Rifatullah Mohmand failed to impress on his international debut. — AFP
Rifatullah Mohmand failed to impress on his international debut. — AFP
England's Reece Topley bowls. — AFP
England's Reece Topley bowls. — AFP
Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi walks off the ground after being dismissed. — AFP
Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi walks off the ground after being dismissed. — AFP

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