England thrash Pakistan in final T20 World Cup warm-up

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Harry Brook top-scored with an unbeaten 45, while Ben Stokes (36) and Sam Curran (33no) also impressed as Jos Buttler’s side chased down their victory target of 161 inside 15 overs; England to begin T20 World Cup campaign against Afghanistan on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Cricket

Last Updated: 17/10/22 12:27pm

Harry Brook and Sam Curran celebrate England’s victory vs Pakistan

England thrashed Pakistan by six wickets in their final warm-up match ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia.

In a game reduced to 19 overs a side in Brisbane because of a short rain delay, Pakistan made a fast start but were limited to 160-8 after being put into bat by Jos Buttler’s side.

Opener Shan Masood top-scored with 39 and Mohammad Wasim (26) made a late contribution, while David Willey (2-22) was the pick of the English attack and among five wicket takers.

England started strongly in reply and Ben Stokes made a quickfire 36, while some power-hitting from Liam Livingstone (28) and England’s middle order helped them race towards their victory target.

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Livingstone annihilates Shadab’s opening ball sweet out of the middle of the bat right up into the top tier!

Harry Brook posted four sixes in an unbeaten 45 and formed an unbroken 59-run fifth-wicket stand with Sam Curran (29*), as England raced to their target with more than four overs to spare.

England begin their World Cup campaign against Afghanistan on Saturday October 22, live on Sky Sports Cricket from 11.30am, with Pakistan’s opening match taking place against India in Melbourne a day later.

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