Twitter Reactions: Mohammad Hafeez, Haider Ali and pacers script victory for Pakistan in the final T20I
Mohammad Hafeez was the player of the series for his crucial performances.
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The Pakistan tour of England which consisted of three-match Test and T20 series ended on September 1 (Tuesday) as the two teams played the third and final T20 International in Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. The tour started on a good note for the hosts as they clinched the Test series by 1-0 while the visitors managed to draw the T20 series by 1-1 owing to the brilliant display of cricket both by the bowlers and the batsmen in the final match.
The first T20 International was washed away due to persistent rain in Manchester. While the second match was won by Englishmen due to the spellbound knock of 66 runs by the skipper Eoin Morgan. The wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow and the left-handed batsman Dawid Malan also made notable contributions by adding 44 and 54 runs respectively to the scoreboard as their team chased a mammoth target of 196 put by the opposition team.
An insight into the final T20 International between England and Pakistan
On September 1, the visitors had the last chance to secure a win and gain a modicum of confidence before they board their flight back home. The final battle between the Men in Green and the Men in Blue began with the latter winning the toss and opting to field. While England was up with the same playing XI as the second match, Pakistan brought in three changes in the form of Haider Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Wahab Riaz.
Batting first, Pakistan racked up a score of 190 runs at the loss of four wickets as Mohammad Hafeez played a blistering knock of not out 86 runs while Haider Ali also completed his half-century as he smashed 54 runs for 33 balls. From Englandβs bowling unit, Chris Jordan made a good effort as he bowled a spell of 2/29 in four overs. The Barbadian-born took the wickets of Haider and Shadab Khan.
In reply, the England team could make only 185 runs at the loss of 8 wickets. Though Moeen Ali and Tom Banton led a brilliant fightback to put England in front by smashing 61 and 46 runs respectively, they couldn’t survive in front of Pakistan’s pace bowlers who turned it around in the end to level the series. The seamers namely Shaheen Afridi and Wahab Riaz produced rip-roaring spells of 2/28 and 2/26 respectively. This resulted in the visitors clinching the final match by 5 runs.
Really enjoying @iShaheenAfridiβs bowling! π±π±π± so impressive!! #PakvsEng π
— Marizanne Kapp (@kappie777) September 1, 2020
Congratulations @TheRealPCB on the brilliant win today ππ½ππ½
thumbs up for @MHafeez22 bhai on yet another great innings.@iamhaideraly played a superb innings on debut. Great finish by @WahabViki #PAKvENG— Ahmad Shahzad π΅π° (@iamAhmadshahzad) September 1, 2020
THE LAST OVER OF @WahabViki π#ENGvPAK Scorecard: https://t.co/2QeMNzm1yJ pic.twitter.com/uw5vHrHoJd
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 1, 2020
Iftikhar Ahmed in T20Is
25 run out
17 not out
1 not out
62 not out
45
16
8 not outAverage 58.00. Strike Rate 138.09. Dismissed by bowlers only twice. Best batsman in T20Is in Australia. Won an ODI vs SL with his cameo. Dropped after one poor match. #EngvPak
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) September 1, 2020
What a win π΅π°
Well done @TheRealPCB ππ½ππ½#ENGvPAK— Hassan Ali π΅π° (@RealHa55an) September 1, 2020
Wasim Akram "Haider Ali is a very exciting and positive change for Pakistan, who can hit big shots! He was one of the players to hit 14 sixes in the PSL, second among Pakistani batsmen. His strong area is towards extra cover and he has a beautiful drive" #EngvPak #Cricket
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) September 1, 2020
Good start of the career Haider,proud of you boy..well bowled @WahabViki and exceptionally well batted and well deserved man of the series @MHafeez22
— Sohail Tanveer (@sohailmalik614) September 1, 2020
What a ripper! #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/iimmVNYio9
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 1, 2020
Awesome talent – Haider Ali! #ENGvPAK
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) September 1, 2020
Congratulations team green fantastic win.ππ @MHafeez22 Bhai u were awesome again, debut to remember @iamhaideraly fabulous inning and @WahabViki cool under pressure super bowling brother..πππππ΅π°π΅π° @TheRealPCB #ENGvPAK
— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) September 1, 2020
Thanks to the fans back home who encouraged us: Babar Azam#ENGvPAK #SuperFans pic.twitter.com/LzeWYAPy8Q
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 1, 2020
Lovely victory for Pakistan. Promising youngster performed. Experienced players delivered. Thats what you call a combination.
Detailed analysis on Youtube Channel. #ENGvPAK #Hafeez #wahab #HaiderAli pic.twitter.com/hm4eERDc9O— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) September 1, 2020
Catch of the match? #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/l3p642hnep
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 1, 2020
A 39 year old and 19 year old batting together. T20 really is for everyone!#ENGvPAK
— Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz) September 1, 2020
Once again @MHafeez22 showed his critics how much cricket he has left in him. And congrats to Haider Ali for a good start in international π. #PAKvENG
— Yasir Arafat (@YasArafat12) September 1, 2020
Haider Aliβs attitude is spot on,a certain flair and flamboyance he brings that can only be associated with a youngster,should have ideally played the first two games as well. Got to give them the confidence! #ENGvPAK
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) September 1, 2020
Well played Pakistanππ. Nice series.
— Ian bishop (@irbishi) September 1, 2020
last 10 T20I innings of @MHafeez22
86*, 69, 67*, 17, 53,*, 34*, 45, 32*, 40 & 39
Yet he is burden on team. Is he?
ΨΩΫΨΈ Ψ¨ΫΨͺΨ±ΫΩ Ϊ©Ψ±Ϊ©ΩΉΨ± Ψ³ΪΨ§ ΩΎΨ§Ϊ©Ψ³ΨͺΨ§ΩΫ
— Shoaib Jatt (@Shoaib_Jatt) September 1, 2020
Pakistan media is ready to compare Haider Ali with Virat Kohli any minute.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) September 1, 2020
Hafeez!Hafeez!Hafeez Bhae U Beauty what a Knock another 50 Brilliant ,Classy Knock by #HaiderAli Supper Entry to World Cricketπ₯° #PakvsEng
— Anwar Ali Khan (@realanwarali48) September 1, 2020
Haider Ali:
T20I debut
International debut
First Pakistani batsman to make a 50 on T20I debut#Cricket #ENGvPAK— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) September 1, 2020
MashaAllah bare naseebon wale APβ€οΈππ₯°
— Khushbakht Sarfaraz (@sarfarazkhush) September 1, 2020
After nearly 3 months in a sequence of bio bubbles, Pakistan register their first win on a difficult tour. They've gone toe to toe with a strong England team and deserved their victory. An incredible series of cricket in the circumstances. A piviledge to broadcast. #ENGvPAK
— Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz) September 1, 2020
Pakistani cricket fans – amongst the best in the world #EngvPak #Cricket pic.twitter.com/yvtZvr1tBj
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) September 1, 2020
2 months long tour comes to an end with a win and what a game it wasπ₯
Thank you @ECB_cricket @TheRealPCB for the arrangements made to get cricket on in these difficult times
Hope the fans enjoyed the game ππ΅π°
— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) September 1, 2020
Finally a win to end the tour,Haider Ali and Hafeez were brilliant & Wahab special with the ball! #ENGvPAK
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) September 1, 2020
Finally a win on this trip. Important win.
Engineered by @MHafeez22. Solid once again with his 86*.
And ofcourse the experienced @WahabViki with that 19th over sealed it. #ENGvPAK— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) September 1, 2020
Great game !!! Thank you Pakistan for coming over to England in these difficult times … it is much appreciated!!
πππ— Nasser Hussain (@nassercricket) September 1, 2020
First saw Haider Ali in South Africa in the U/19's WC, it was clear he was a special talent, just love that he's been given the opportunity to shine today! #EngvPak #HaiderAli #T20
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) September 1, 2020
Haider Ali …. Looks like Pakistan have a serious player ….. #ENGvPAK
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) September 1, 2020
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