England has won the first T-20 match between Pakistan and England. After winning the toss England captain decided to bowl first and England bowling and fielding responded to captains call. They made Pakistani batsmen restricted to the total of 126. In the pre match pitch report it was suggested that the average score on the ground was 151.
The ground fielding of England was really excellent and they save many runs by their excellent fielding. England had dropped three catches but their spin attack was so excellent that Pakistani batsmen were not able to hit the ball. GP Swann bowled 4 over and gave away only 14 runs. MH Yardy gave away 21 runs in his four over.
When England came to bat, they launched an attack in shape of SM Davies. Pakistani spinners could not perform like England spinners. When England lost their fifth wicket it was great chance for Pakistan to come back in the game but drop catch from Shoaib Akhtar cost Pakistan a lot.
EJG Morgan and MH Yardy partnership ends the match in favor of England. Pakistan was in search of desperate win was not successful. England achieved the total of 127 runs in 17.1 over and leads the series by 1-0.
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