3rd Consecutive victory for Pakistan vs England

(Ajman) UAE:Pakistan outplayed England in 3rd International T-20 played at Ajman Oval Cricket Ground, Ajman.

History was made at the Oval, when Pakistan and England played their first ever under lights T-20 game. Playing under lights was the dream of the many in both teams which was materialized today. Syed Sultan Shah, Chairman PBCC spin the coin for toss on this historic moment.

This time, coin favors England and Ed Hossell, England Team Captain without any hesitation opted to bowl first to avoid the late night due factor.

Pakistani openers slogged England blowers and kept scoring at a brisk rate. Nisar and Muhammad Akram knitted 214 runs for the 1st wicket partnership. Nisar was the first to go after scoring 84 runs off 58 balls. Muhammad Akram played fluently for his unbeaten 105 runs of 65 balls featuring 12 fours. Raisat Khan was run out on duck and Badar Munir hit a long six 6 on the only ball he played.

Pakistan made massive total of 227 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 20 overs. Ed Hossell was the only bowler to claim the wicket.

Target of 228 runs proved too much for England and their batting line up again failed to made impression. At the half way stage in 10 overs, England was hovering at 64 for 5.

Sam Murray made 16, Dean Field 18, Nathan Foy 2, Andy Powers 8, Mathew Dean 2, Peter Bulliet 12, Nathan Jamson 8 and Nonat Black got out after scoring 8 runs. Ed Hossell remained unbeaten on 36 runs.

England made 151 runs 8 in 20 overs. Sajid Nawaz and Fakhar Abbass took 2 wickets each.

Result: Pakistan won by 76 runs

MOM: Muhammad Akram

Pakistan gets inaccessible leads of 3-0 in 6 Match T-20 series. The 4th T20 International will be played on 16th November at the same ground.

Mr. Iftikhar Hamdani, the Cluster General Manager, Ramada Hotel Ajman was the guest of the occasion and gave away man of the match award.