Bangladesh cricket in turmoil: What does this mean for T20 World Cup?
In response, Pakistan’s chase looked promising early on, mainly thanks to the calm and responsible knocking of captain Farhan Yousaf. Yousaf top-scored with a gritty 65, steadying the innings as wickets fell around him and keeping Pakistan within reach of the target of 211. But once the skipper was dismissed in the 41st over, the momentum shifted firmly in England’s favour.The pressure mounted on the lower order with the bottom pair of Momin Qamar and Ali Raza trying to extend the match. Pakistan were 173 for 9 when the match took an extraordinary turn in the 47th over. In a moment of faint consciousness, Raza slipped out of his crease without attempting a run, allowing England captain and wicketkeeper Thomas Rew to react sharply to break the stumps.The records confirmed that Raza was in place and sealed Pakistan’s fate in a dismissal that many described as comical. England’s bowlers eventually bowled out Pakistan for 173 in 46.3 overs to seal a memorable victory. England next face Zimbabwe on January 18, while Pakistan look to regroup against Scotland on January 19.