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England secured a 23-run victory over Pakistan in the second T20I of the four-match series at Edgbaston Stadium on Saturday. Chasing a target of 184 runs, Pakistan was bowled out for 160, marking England's eighth win in their last 11 T20I encounters against Pakistan.

England's innings was led by captain Jos Buttler, who scored 84 runs off 51 balls, including eight fours and three sixes, reaching the milestone of 3,000 T20I runs. After an early dismissal of Phil Salt by Imad Wasim, Buttler and Will Jacks put together a 71-run partnership, with Jacks contributing 37 runs off 23 balls. Despite the strong start, England's progress was checked by Pakistan's bowlers, with Shaheen Afridi taking three wickets, while Haris Rauf and Imad Wasim claimed two each.

In their chase, Pakistan's batsmen struggled to form partnerships. Key wickets fell regularly, with captain Babar Azam's efforts not enough to secure a win. The defeat leaves Pakistan needing to win the next match to stay in the series.

This victory reinforces England's dominance in T20I cricket against Pakistan. The series remains a fiercely contested battle, with both teams aiming for supremacy. The next match will be crucial for Pakistan to level the series, while England will look to maintain their winning momentum.

England Playing XI:

  1. Jos Buttler (capt/wk)
  2. Phil Salt
  3. Will Jacks
  4. Jonny Bairstow
  5. Harry Brook
  6. Moeen Ali
  7. Liam Livingstone
  8. Chris Jordan
  9. Jofra Archer
  10. Adil Rashid
  11. Reece Topley

Pakistan Playing XI:

  1. Babar Azam (capt)
  2. Saim Ayub
  3. Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
  4. Fakhar Zaman
  5. Shadab Khan
  6. Azam Khan
  7. Iftikhar Ahmed
  8. Imad Wasim
  9. Shaheen Shah Afridi
  10. Haris Rauf
  11. Mohammad Amir

The series continues with the next match being critical for both sides.

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