First T20
Wright retains his opening berth alongside Davies in T20s. With him Woakes, Flintoff,, Broad and Anderson in the same lineup England have plenty of pace options with Patel and Swann the two spinners selected.
Pakistan win the toss and put England in to bat.
Davies gets England off to a good start but Wright, Pietersen and Bopara come and go. Morgan tanks over after Davies departs holds the innings together.
With the help of Patel and later, Swann, he gets England to a total of 156.
England keep Pakistan below the rate with Anderson, Flintoff and Broad impressing during the powerplay. Despite going for 16 in his first over Swann take 3-10 in his next three to put England in a commanding postion. THe return of Broad heralds the end for Pakistan as he take the last 3 wickets in 2 overs to seal the win.
England win by 40 runs
Man of the Match - Swann
England Man of the Match - Morgan, without his innings the batting could've easily fallen apart and Pakistan would've been chasing around 100.
Other Notable Mentions - Swann, Patel, Broad
Poor Game - Wright, Pietersen, Bopara
Wright retains his opening berth alongside Davies in T20s. With him Woakes, Flintoff,, Broad and Anderson in the same lineup England have plenty of pace options with Patel and Swann the two spinners selected.
Pakistan win the toss and put England in to bat.
Davies gets England off to a good start but Wright, Pietersen and Bopara come and go. Morgan tanks over after Davies departs holds the innings together.
With the help of Patel and later, Swann, he gets England to a total of 156.
England keep Pakistan below the rate with Anderson, Flintoff and Broad impressing during the powerplay. Despite going for 16 in his first over Swann take 3-10 in his next three to put England in a commanding postion. THe return of Broad heralds the end for Pakistan as he take the last 3 wickets in 2 overs to seal the win.
England win by 40 runs
Man of the Match - Swann
England Man of the Match - Morgan, without his innings the batting could've easily fallen apart and Pakistan would've been chasing around 100.
Other Notable Mentions - Swann, Patel, Broad
Poor Game - Wright, Pietersen, Bopara
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