England hold nerve to win 2nd T20 despite Afridi fireworks

E-Paper | June 14, 2026

England, who won the toss and decided to bat, made 172-8 in their 20 overs in the second Twenty20 international against Pakistan in Dubai.

England, who lead the three-match series 1-0 after winning the first game by 14 runs on Thursday, were guided by James Vince (38) and Jos Buttler (33).

Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi finished with 3-15, becoming the highest wicket-taker in all Twenty20 cricket with 86 wickets in as many matches.

Teams:

Pakistan: Shahid Afridi (captain), Mohammad Hafeez, Rafatullah Mohmand, Ahmed Shehzad, Sohaib Maqsood, Umar Akmal, Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed, Anwar Ali, Sohail Tanvir, Wahab Riaz

England: Jos Buttler (capt), Moeen Ali, Sam Billings, Chris Woakes, Alex Hales, James Vince, Adil Rashid, Jason Roy, David Willey, Stephen Parry, Liam Plunkett

Umpires: Ahmed Shahab (PAK) and Shozab Raza (PAK)

Tv umpire: Ahsan Raza (PAK)

Match referee: Ranjan Madugalle (SRI)

Our readers are at the heart of everything we do.
Do you have a thought to share or a way we can improve? We’d love to hear it. Reach out to us at feedback@dawn.com.

Javid Shirazi

Nov 27, 2015 08:53pm

To build a team for the future, drop the non-performing oldies not youngsters.

Recommend 0

Rashid Ishaq

Nov 27, 2015 08:58pm

They should let the top guns play on top order such as no use of keeping Umar Akmal on late order

Recommend 0

dawn

Nov 27, 2015 09:11pm

Look at the first few minutes I say England will win.............

Recommend 0

dawn

Nov 27, 2015 09:13pm

Shahid Afridi-another reason that I think England will win.

Recommend 0

Ebrahim

Nov 27, 2015 09:17pm

Tour Committee to learn something from England, to build a Team for World Cup, give chance to all and rest the Captain as well. England has done it and it is a good opportunity and excuse for Afridi not to play in the next match. If he loves Pakistan Afridi will do it.

Recommend 0

Ravian

Nov 27, 2015 10:04pm

A genuine spinner would have been ideal rather than part time innocuous bowlers

Recommend 0

Ravian

Nov 27, 2015 10:05pm

Oh the fielding lapses once again

Recommend 0

Masood Husssain

Nov 27, 2015 10:15pm

If any body was to be dropped ,it was Afridi.

Recommend 0

Fiz

Nov 27, 2015 10:35pm

With Pakistan's fickle batting, anything above 150 runs can create problem for them.

Recommend 0

Fahd

Nov 27, 2015 10:45pm

The always confused Sohail tanveer did "splendid" job in the field and with the bowl as well. Pakistan will lose it due to their own wrong thinking. Why Irfan and Yasir shah are not included in the side?

Recommend 0

Fiz

Nov 27, 2015 10:48pm

172 runs? A tall order for Pakistan.

Recommend 0

Ravian

Nov 27, 2015 10:48pm

Fielding lapses 6 instead of a catch another two runs latter both by Tanveer may be the difference ,hope not. Good luck and good hunting in run chase.

Recommend 0

Mumraz

Nov 27, 2015 10:52pm

The game was already over for him when England scored 151st run. Pakistan can not chase 150 in T20 or 270 in ODI.

Recommend 0

SohailAnwar

Nov 27, 2015 11:30pm

Raffatullah has to be told that now he is playing international cricket and the standard of cricket in this arena is high.

Recommend 0

SohailAnwar

Nov 27, 2015 11:58pm

Farhatullah and Maqsood, not good enough to play international cricket of any sort.

Recommend 0

Fiz

Nov 28, 2015 12:19am

Good to see Pakistan trying. Keep it up!

Recommend 0

Fiz

Nov 28, 2015 12:25am

Sarfraz out. Is it over for us?

Recommend 0

Fiz

Nov 28, 2015 12:26am

4 on the next ball!!

Recommend 0

Fiz

Nov 28, 2015 12:26am

what now???

Recommend 0

Fiz

Nov 28, 2015 12:31am

Congrats Eng. It was a great game.

Recommend 0

Nov 28, 2015 12:33am

Its just a T20 slam bang game, its no real cricket !!

Recommend 0

Gujarat

Nov 28, 2015 12:33am

2 nil loss

Recommend 0

Indian

Nov 28, 2015 12:33am

Only one man show from Pakistan and it wasn't enough for Pakistan. Any well played Pakistani team but England was better team in last 2 matches.

Recommend 0

Ilias

Nov 28, 2015 12:35am

In my opinion wahab riaz bowled so irresponsibly,,,he just used his power without combining brain with...SO SAD !!!

Recommend 0

FirstLast2016

Nov 28, 2015 12:35am

Just when it looks Afridi will take all the way, he gets a blonde moment. High time he is pushed out. Retiring tu he will not do apne aap.

Recommend 0

shahed khan bd

Nov 28, 2015 12:42am

i think pakistan play good.

Recommend 0

shahzadakabir

Nov 28, 2015 12:42am

Remove waqr and give confidence to batsmans

Recommend 0

sanaya

Nov 28, 2015 12:46am

What was Anwar ali and sohail maqsood doing in the last over? they couldnt hit a six with two wickets in hands? what can we even say to such players? its a time for forceful resignation of sharyar and waqar!

Recommend 0

Neutral umpire dhaka

Nov 28, 2015 12:48am

I enjoyed the match. specially result

Recommend 0

Zak

Nov 28, 2015 01:08am

For The last ball, the batsman needed to keep his nerves. The ball was a kid level bouncer and plum for a six. But our boys can't take pressure like our older teams. The batsman missed the ball itselself. He swung before the ball reached him. Too bad.

Recommend 0

Zak

Nov 28, 2015 01:08am

Well played England

Recommend 0

Branded Content

Why SQD-Mini LED is the display breakthrough we’ve been waiting for?

The display industry is entering a new phase, where reducing trade-offs is as important as pushing performance limits.

The Palms at Silk Gardens introduces a new family address in Karachi

The Palms places families at the heart of its vision, offering thoughtfully planned 2 and 3-bedroom units in a secure, peaceful and community-led environment.