fifth T20I: Aamer Jamal the hero on debut as Pakistan beat England in last-over thriller to take 3-2 lead

fifth T20I: Aamer Jamal turned the hero on debut as Pakistan sealed an exhilarating five-run win over England within the fifth T20I to take a 3-2 collection lead.

fifth T20I: Pakistan beat England in last-over thriller to take 3-2 lead (PCB Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSPakistan beat England in last-over thriller to take 3-2 leadDebutant Aamer Jamal defended 15 runs in remaining overMohammad Rizwan performed a valiant 63-run knock

Pakistan debutant Aamer Jamal defended 15 runs within the remaining over to assist the Babar Azam-led aspect seal an exhilarating five-run win over England within the fifth T20I in Lahore and take a 3-2 lead within the seven-match collection on Wednesday. This is the bottom T20I whole defended in Pakistan.

Earlier, Pakistan wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan performed a valiant 63-run knock after England pacers wreaked havoc to bowl out the hosts for 145 within the fifth T20I.

A fiery knock from skipper Moeen Ali, however Pakistan come out on high in a last-over thriller #PAKvENG | https://t.co/8jHsWRmnB2 pic.twitter.com/w6eJuG01vW

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Pakistan bought off to a poor begin as the house aspect misplaced captain Babar Azam cheaply after England captain Moeen Ali received the toss and opted to bowl first. Shan Masood mixed with Rizwan so as to add 25 runs for the second wicket. The pair appeared to have settled however Shan didn’t execute a ramp shot off David Willey after scoring seven runs.

After Masood’s exit, the aspect started to lose wickets at a irritating charge and solely Iftikhar Ahmed and Aamir Jamal managed to amass double-figures apart from top-scorer Rizwan, who carried his bat until the 18th over.

The top-ranked T20I batter scored 63 off 46 deliveries with the assistance of two boundaries and three sixes. Mark Wood led the bowling assault for England as he returned with bowling figures of three/20, whereas Sam Curran and David Willey bagged two every. Chris Woakes, then again, struck out a batter.

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