Published: Nov 27, 2015, 08:45 PM (IST)
Edited: Nov 27, 2015, 06:32 PM (IST)
Hosts Pakistan face off against visitors England in the second of the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) at the Dubai Sports Complex on Friday. Pakistan, who are coming off a 3-1 drubbing in the just concluded ODI series, would aim to bounce back in the series in the shortest version of the game. Although the 14-run loss in the opening game must have send them in the backfoot, but are still strong enough and have the ammunition to strike back and draw level terms in the series to set up the decider. However, considering England’s form currently, it seems to be a grave task for the hosts. LIVE CRICKET SCORECARD: Pakistan vs England 2015, 2nd T20I at Dubai
Pakistan had an average day both with the bat and the ball. They were able to claim only four wickets during the England innings, with Sohail Tanvir claiming a couple, while Anwar Ali and Wahab Riaz claimed a wicket each, whereas Shahid Afridi and Imran Khan Jr. failed to take any. However, with the bat, it was another poor performance as no batsman could go above the 25-run mark. LIVE CRICKET UPDATES: Pakistan vs England 2015, 2nd T20I at Dubai
Pakistan may make sweeping changes to their side to arrest the slide. They could well bring in the experienced campaigners in Ahmed Shehzad, Shoaib Malik and Anwar Ali for Rafatullah Mohmand, Mohammad Rizwan and Imran Khan Jr. As with the pitch, it is likely to suit the bowlers, just the way it did on Thursday night. Thus, both the teams would look for a better bowling combination. Pakistan vs England 2015, 2nd T20I at Dubai, Preview
