After a dismal performance in the Test series, Babar Azam-led Pakistan made a strong comeback in the shorter format and proved why they are known as a strong bowling side as their spinners turned its screw on the hosts after Banton’s departure and took four wickets for 14 runs in 19 balls before the stoppage.
Spinners Imad Wasim and Shadab Khan both claimed two victims each while Iftikhar Ahmed trapped skipper Eoin Morgan lbw. Meanwhile, Dawid Malan was run out for 23.
Match Prediction: Both teams have great batsmen but are prone to collapse. Pakistan may not have the upper hand when it comes to batting but their lethal bowling attack led by Mohammad Amir might help his national team turn the tables this time and make amends for the loss in Test series. But, England's much better looking batting lineup could once again stun the Pak bowlers.
Rain Prediction: According to weather forecast, there is no chance of rainfall during England vs Pakistan 2nd T20I at the Old Trafford, Manchester.
Toss Update: England have won the toss and have decided to field first. Both teams are playing the same eleven from 1st T20I.
Teams:
Pakistan (Playing XI): Babar Azam(c), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi
England (Playing XI): Tom Banton, Jonny Bairstow(w), Dawid Malan, Eoin Morgan(c), Sam Billings, Moeen Ali, Lewis Gregory, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood