The second match of the ongoing ODI series between England and Pakistan was played at the iconic Lords stadium. Batting first, England were reduced to 247 runs in 45.2 overs, courtesy a brilliant spell from Pakistani fast-bowler Hasan Ali, who bagged 5 wickets for 51 runs.
Chasing the 248-run target, Pakistan got all out after scoring just 195 runs and ultimately lost the second ODI by 52 runs. With this win, England took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
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Pakistan skipper Babar Azam flopped in the second consecutive ODI as he got lbw out off Saqib's delivery post scoring just 19 runs. Saqib Mahmood, who dismissed him for a duck in the first ODI, made him his victim in the second ODI as well.
A kid's reaction to Babar Azam's duck in the Pak vs Eng 1st ODI has gone viral on social media. People are trolling Babar Azam a lot using the child's reaction as a meme. In the first ODI, Babar Azam was sent back to the pavilion by England fast bowler Saqib Mahmood on the third ball of the first over.
England is playing the England vs Pakistan ODI series with many non-regular players after some of its players and staff-members tested positive for Coronavirus. Performance of the English team under the captaincy of Ben Stokes has been excellent in both the ODIs.
Chasing the target of 248 runs, Saud Shakeel scored 56 runs for Pakistan. For England, Louis Gregory took the highest three wickets, while Saqib Mahmood took two wickets.