Over 4: Two fours in the over

Published February 24, 2026 Updated February 24, 2026 08:43pm

Saim Ayub came into the attack next and conceded two singles off the first two deliveries.

Bethell picked up the length off his third delivery, sending the ball across the boundary for a four.

Saim almost dismissed Buttler on the fifth ball, but Usman Tariq fumbled and missed a sitter.

Brook powered the ball down the ground towards the fence to end the over with a four.

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