The third T20I between these two powerhouses was called off due to rain, with both teams eager to prove themselves in this crucial match. In their last encounter, England showcased their batting prowess by posting a challenging total of 183 for 7 in 20 overs. Jos Buttler was the star of the show, playing a sensational knock of 84 runs off 51 balls. His aggressive yet calculated innings provided England with a solid platform. Will Jacks also formed a vital partnership with Buttler, contributing a useful 37 runs. However, England's lower order, including Moeen Ali and Liam Livingstone, were unable to capitalise on their strong start. They struggled with acceleration, bowled too many deliveries and failed to do much damage in the death overs. As a result, England had to content themselves with 183 despite being in a position to score well over 200. In contrast, Pakistan's chase got off to a shaky start. Pakistan lost prolific opener Mohammed Rizwan and promising Saim Ayub early in their innings. The burden then fell on captain Babar Azam and the dynamic Fakhar Zaman to revive their innings. Known for his graceful strokeplay, Babar Azam scored 32 runs while Fakhar Zaman was in fine form scoring 45 runs. However, Fakhar's dismissal triggered a collapse as Pakistan lost wickets at regular intervals. The middle and lower order batting could not capitalise on the foundations laid by Babar and Fakhar and Pakistan's innings eventually ended at 160 runs, falling short by 23 runs.
