Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

England sweat to T20 series win over Pakistan

England sweat to T20 series win over Pakistan

A NERVY England beat a battling Pakistan by three wickets, and with just two balls to spare, in a nail-biting thriller at Old Trafford on Tuesday (20) that sealed a 2-1 T20 series win.

Pakistan, who won the toss and opted to bat in front of a noisy 20,000-strong crowd on a slow wicket, had set England a target of 155, with opener Mohammad Rizwan top-scoring with 76 not out.


England were cruising but the loss of Jason Roy, caught by Fakhar Zaman on 64, at the halfway point led to a nail-biting and breathless finish as Pakistan spinners went to work and wickets fell.

Liam Livingstone came in to bat in the penultimate over, smashing his first ball for a mighty six and was then caught off the next, leaving England needing six runs from the final over.

Eoin Morgan went with four runs still required but Chris Jordan and David Willey did what was needed.

The white-ball match was the last home T20 for Morgan's England side before the World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman in October.

"It means a huge amount," said Morgan of the win. "The style in which we play naturally, and the game which we are best at, I think this is the worst possible wicket that we can actually apply it on.

"So it's a very proud day for us. On a spinning, slow wicket, we've managed to win a game against a very good side."

Pakistan had won the opener in Nottingham and England the second encounter in Leeds.

Leg-spinner Adil Rashid took four wickets for England, three from his first 10 balls and starting with captain Babar Azam stumped by Jos Buttler for 11 off a googly in the sixth.

Pakistan were 42-1 and Rashid then bagged a quick double as Sohaib Maqsood lofted the ball straight to Jason Roy for 67-2 and Mohammad Hafeez's high shot was easily plucked by Jonny Bairstow.

His fourth wicket came in the 17th when Shadab Khan skied a shot to the leg side and was caught by Lancashire local Livingstone, leaving Rashid to complete his stint with figures of 4-35.

Moeen Ali had Fakhar (24) out lbw on review and shone in the evening sunshine with figures of 1-19 from his four overs and no boundaries conceded.

Imad Wasim was run out by Bairstow to leave Pakistan on 129-6, paying the price for a jog rather than a sprint.

England reached 60 without loss in reply but Buttler (21) swung high in the eighth over, with Shadab bowling, and was caught by Babar as Pakistan breathed a sigh of relief.

Roy chalked up his half century in the 10th as England reached the halfway point at 83-1, compared to Pakistan's 73-3 at the same stage, but then it all went wobbly.

Bairstow went cheaply for five, caught by Maqsood, and England needed 51 from 40 balls with Ali coming to the crease before going for one, bowled clean through the middle stump by Hafeez.

More For You

Shah Rukh Khan

Mannat, a Grade III heritage structure, has been Shah Rukh Khan’s residence since 2001

iStock

Shah Rukh Khan's £1.7m Mumbai home renovation halted by green tribunal

Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic Bandra bungalow, Mannat, is under scrutiny after an environmental activist alleged violations of coastal and heritage regulations during its ongoing renovation. India’s environmental watchdog, known as the National Green Tribunal (NGT), has stepped in to investigate the claims, highlighting the tension between urban development and environmental conservation.
Mannat, a Grade III heritage structure, has been Shah Rukh Khan’s residence since 2001. The bungalow, estimated to be worth around £1.7m (200 crore), is undergoing significant renovations, including the addition of floors to the annexe, expanding its built-up area by 616.02 square metres. However, activist Santosh Daundkar has raised concerns over alleged violations of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms, which are designed to protect Mumbai’s ecologically sensitive coastal areas.


Daundkar’s complaint to the NGT accuses Khan of demolishing two heritage structures without obtaining the necessary environmental clearance. He also alleges the illegal construction of a basement six metres below ground level, involving the extraction of groundwater and minor minerals, both prohibited under CRZ rules. Additionally, Daundkar claims that Khan constructed 12 one-bedroom-hall-kitchen flats under the guise of mass housing and later combined them into a luxury single-family residence, violating India’s Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976.

Keep ReadingShow less
 electricity-pylons-iStock

From 2026, households within 500 metres of new or upgraded electricity infrastructure will receive bill reductions of up to £2,500 over 10 years. (Representational image: iStock)

Residents near new electricity pylons to get bill reductions

THE GOVERNMENT announced on Monday that households living near new electricity pylons will receive discounts on their energy bills.

The move is part of efforts to expand electricity infrastructure, despite opposition to large-scale projects needed to connect renewable energy to the grid.

Keep ReadingShow less
Samantha Ruth Prabhu breaks gender barriers with equal pay policy in debut production 'Bangaram'

Samantha Ruth Prabhu announces equal pay policy for her debut production Bangaram, setting a new benchmark for inclusivity in South Indian cinema

Instagram/SamanthaRuthPrabhu

Samantha Ruth Prabhu breaks gender barriers with equal pay policy in debut production 'Bangaram'

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is rewriting the rules in South Indian cinema, and this time, it’s not just with her acting. With her first production venture, Bangaram, she’s made headlines for setting a new standard: equal pay for everyone on set, regardless of gender. That’s something rarely seen in an industry where pay gaps are the norm.

When Samantha launched her production house, Tralala Moving Pictures, in December 2023, her vision was clear: tell stories that matter and create an inclusive space for talent. Bangaram, directed by Nandini Reddy, is the company’s debut film, and it’s already turning heads. While the first-look poster generated plenty of buzz, what really caught people’s attention was Samantha’s insistence on fair wages for all cast members, regardless of gender.

Keep ReadingShow less
air-pollution-delhi

New Delhi was ranked as the world's most polluted capital. (Photo: Reuters)

Indian cities among world’s most polluted: report

INDIA continued to dominate global pollution rankings in 2024, with multiple cities among the most affected by dangerous particle smog, according to a report released on Tuesday.

The report, published by Swiss air technology company IQAir, found that Byrnihat was the world’s most polluted metropolitan area last year.

Keep ReadingShow less
SS Rajamouli Enhances Set Security After Mahesh Babu Video Leak

The production team has implemented a three-layer security arrangement to safeguard the remaining schedule

Getty images- Instagram/ urstrulymahesh

SS Rajamouli tightens security on the sets of film with Mahesh Babu after video leak

SS Rajamouli, the visionary director behind global blockbusters like Baahubali and RRR, is once again making waves with his next ambitious project, tentatively titled SSMB 29. Starring Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, this jungle adventure has become one of the most anticipated films in Indian cinema. However, the journey to bring this cinematic spectacle to life has been anything but smooth, as the production grapples with leaks and heightened security measures to protect its secrets.

The buzz around SSMB 29

Since its announcement, SSMB 29 has been the talk of the town. The film marks the first collaboration between Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu, two powerhouses of Indian cinema. While details about the plot remain tightly under wraps, rumours suggest it is a high-octane jungle adventure with globetrotting elements. The film’s story is penned by Rajamouli’s father, Vijayendra Prasad, who is renowned for crafting epic narratives like Baahubali and RRR.

Keep ReadingShow less