Pakistan vs England — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T20 World Cup • Pakistan won the match by 47 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of T20 World Cup, Pakistan took on England on Nov 21, 2025, 05:21 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pakistan won the match by 47 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 370 runs and 20 wickets fall between Pakistan (208/10 in 15.3 overs) and England (162/10 in 13.4 overs).
2. Pakistan Innings Breakdown (208/10)
Batting in the first innings, Pakistan finished on 208/10 from 15.3 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 13.42 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pakistan accumulated 79 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Bilal spearheaded the batting effort with 55 runs off 25 balls (including 0 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 220.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Naseem, who contributed 53 runs off 25 deliveries, while Babar Azam added 18 (5b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 5, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Adil Rashid led the bowling figures with 3/45 in 4.0 overs (economy 11.25), assisted by David Villy (2/34 in 2.3 overs).
3. England Chase & Second Innings Summary (162/10)
Pursuing a target of 209 runs for victory, England recorded 162/10 in 13.4 overs at a scoring rate of 11.85 runs per over. Ben Dukket anchored the chase for England with 46 runs from 21 balls (1 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 219.0), alongside Livingston who chipped in with 41 off 15 balls. Defending the total, Saim Ayub delivered a key spell of 5/18 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.00, while Mohammad Azher finished with 2/26 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Naseem and Bilal (Pakistan ), who combined for 108 runs off 47 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Archer making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Saim Ayub (Pakistan ) topped the match rankings with 176.0 total points, followed closely by Naseem (128.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Saim Ayub.