Archer claimed two for 28 to help England dismiss Pakistan for 160 in pursuit of 184 at Edgbaston.
Jofra Archer claimed two wickets on his long-awaited return to international cricket to help England beat Pakistan by 23 runs at Edgbaston to move 1-0 up in the four-match T20 series.
Fakhar Zaman ensured Pakistan made a strong start to their chase with 45 off 21 balls, but Reece Topley picked up three wickets and Moeen Ali and Archer claimed two scalps each to help England begin their T20 World Cup preparations with a victory after Wednesday’s washout in Leeds. Archer’s eagerly-anticipated return arrived next, but Fakhar provided the England bowler with a reminder of how brutal international cricket can be.
A typically relaxed celebration followed from Archer, who trudged back to his mark with a big smile like he had taken a wicket in front of a handful of people, which had been the case for the Sussex second team last week.England’s stranglehold increased when Fakhar’s scintillating innings concluded after he skied Livingstone to the onrushing Harry Brook at mid-on.
Jacks continued to impress and put on 71 with Buttler before Rauf ended his fine knock on 37 to deny him a maiden T20 international fifty.
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