In a thrilling conclusion to the four-match T20 series, England triumphed over Pakistan in the fourth and final match held at the Oval Cricket Ground.
After winning the toss, England's captain, Jos Buttler, chose to bowl first, a decision that ultimately proved costly for Pakistan, who set a target of 158 runs.
Pakistan's innings began steadily, but the loss of wickets at regular intervals hampered their progress. The first wicket fell at 59 when Babar Azam was caught by Adil Rashid off Jofra Archer after scoring a solid 36 runs. This match was significant for Babar, who reached the milestone of 4000 T20 runs in just 119 matches.
Mohammad Rizwan was the next to go, clean bowled by Adil Rashid for 23 runs, leaving Pakistan at 65 for 2. Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, and Azam Khan followed in quick succession, falling to the English bowlers and reducing Pakistan to a precarious position.
Usman Khan's 38 and Iftikhar Ahmed's 21 provided some resistance, but wickets continued to tumble. England's bowlers, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid, and Liam Livingstone, each claimed two wickets, while Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, and Moeen Ali chipped in with one apiece, restricting Pakistan to 157 runs.
In response, England’s batting lineup capitalized on the target, displaying a strong performance despite a challenging start. With favorable weather and a grassy wicket, England's decision to field first paid off as they managed to chase down the target with a few overs to spare, securing their series victory.
Pakistan made two changes for this crucial match, bringing in Usman Khan and Naseem Shah for Saeem Ayub and Imad Wasim. England made a single change, with Mark Wood replacing Reece Topley.
The series had been affected by rain, with two matches washed out. Pakistan, having lost the other two matches, aimed to level the series but fell short in this final encounter. Despite their efforts, England emerged victorious, claiming the series win.
