Pakistan won the toss and batted first, starting with aggression as Saim Ayub attacked early. But Lockie Ferguson struck twice in the second over, removing Ayub LBW and bowling Babar Azam first ball with a beauty. The crowd came alive with Fakhar Zaman’s fearless cameo — 24 off just 5 balls, including three consecutive sixes
England walked in determined to level the series, and Jos Buttler gave them a fiery start with 17 off just 6 balls. But Mohammed Siraj struck twice in an over, removing Buttler and Malan to put India on top. Harry Brook and Jonny Bairstow tried to rebuild, but Shardul Thakur’s double strike dismantled England’s middle
England won the toss and chose to bat first — but their start was far from ideal. Both openers fell cheaply, piling on early pressure. Then stepped in Dawid Malan and Harry Brook, steadying the innings with stylish stroke play and quick runs. In no time, England raced to 70 inside the powerplay. But India
