Pakistan Champions edge England by 5 runs in thrilling opener!

 Pakistan Champions kicked off their WCL 2025 campaign with a nail‑biter, defeating England Champions by a slender 5 runs in a high‑scoring Edgbaston clash.








Pakistan’s Batting: 160/9 (20 overs)

Sent in to bat, Pakistan had a shaky start, slumping to 33/2 in the powerplay and later wobbling at 60/4. Mohammad Hafeez held firm, anchoring the innings with a blistering 54 off 34 balls—his knock included eight boundaries and crucial late‑innings aggression. Tail‑enders stepped up too: Sohail Tanvir (17 off 11) and Aamer Yamin (not out 27 off 13) smashed 58 runs in the final five overs, pushing Pakistan to a challenging 160/9



 England’s Bowlers

Despite the batting implosion, England’s bowlers struck back. Liam Plunkett and Chris Tremlett were the pick, each claiming 2 wickets, holding Pakistan’s late charge in check



England’s Chase: 155/3 (20 overs)

England fought valiantly in the chase:

  • Phil Mustard powered 58 off 51 balls, giving England hope with a well-timed innings.

  • Ian Bell also starred, scoring 51 not out off 35, steering his team within the hunt 

But they fell agonizingly short—England ended at 155/3, just five runs shy, showing grit but failing to find the final breakthrough.



Pakistan’s Bowling Finisher

Pakistan held their nerve in the final overs. Rumman Raees bowled economically, 4–0–14–1, applying tight pressure mid-innings  Sohail Khan, tasked with defending 16 in the 20th, executed a flawless final over to seal the win 



 Match Stats at a Glance

  • Pakistan Champions: 160/9

  • England Champions: 155/3

  • Margin: Pakistan won by 5 runs

  • Top batters: Hafeez 54, Mustard 58, Bell 51*

  • Key bowlers: Plunkett 2/28, Tremlett 2 wickets, Raees and Khan with crucial late contributions



Key Moments Recap

  1. Early Pakistan collapse to 60/4.

  2. Hafeez rebuilds with a timely half-century.

  3. Late-inning blitz from Tanvir and Yamin boosts total to 160.

  4. Mustard and Bell rebuild England’s chase.

  5. Final over drama – Khan defends, Pakistan win by 5.



Summary

A rollercoaster of momentum swings and late drama at Edgbaston, Pakistan Champions emerged victorious in a tense encounter, defending 160 through disciplined bowling in the death overs. Hafeez led the charge with the bat, while Khan and Raees held firm with the ball. England fought valiantly, but their chase ultimately fell five runs short.



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