Pakistan vs England 2024: A Look Back at the T20I Series
The highly anticipated Pakistan vs England 2024 series between Pakistan and England concluded on May 30th, 2024, at The Oval in London. While rain played a spoilsport in the first and third matches, forcing abandonment, the two completed games provided glimpses of both teams’ form heading into the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean.
England's Domination(Pakistan vs England 2024)
England emerged victorious, clinching the series 2-0. The second match at Edgbaston saw a dominant performance from the hosts, with Jos Buttler’s scintillating 84 off just 51 balls propelling them to a 23-run win. England’s bowling attack, led by Adil Rashid, proved too strong for the Pakistani batsmen.
Pakistan's Missed Opportunities
Pakistan’s batting woes continued in the final match at The Oval. Despite a fighting half-century from Babar Azam, the team could only manage a below-par 157 runs. England’s openers, Jason Roy and Dawid Malan, chased down the target comfortably with 7 wickets and 4.3 overs to spare.
Positives and Concerns for Both Sides
While the series belonged to England, there were takeaways for both teams:
- England: Their batting firepower, particularly from Buttler and Malan, was on display. Their bowling attack, with Rashid and Chris Woakes in top form, looks well-oiled. However, concerns remain about their middle order’s consistency.
- Pakistan: Their bowling attack, with Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf picking up wickets, showed promise. However, their batting continues to be a worry, with a lack of substantial contributions from the middle order.