Excellent win in the end. Pakistan were 71-1 after 8, ended 155-9 off 20. All the decisions Buttler made as captain, bowling changes etc, worked to perfection.
BBC sport statistician said the 11 overs of spin is the most England have ever bowled in a T20 innings. And three different spinners took wickets for us - the first time that has happened for England in England since 1976. That bodes well for the T20 world cup in the UAE and Oman - those places are high scoring in general so the ability to take wickets is going to be key.
Really like the look of Parkinson, would not be averse to him being given a go in the test side (since Rashid has all but given up red ball now).
BBC sport statistician said the 11 overs of spin is the most England have ever bowled in a T20 innings. And three different spinners took wickets for us - the first time that has happened for England in England since 1976. That bodes well for the T20 world cup in the UAE and Oman - those places are high scoring in general so the ability to take wickets is going to be key.
Really like the look of Parkinson, would not be averse to him being given a go in the test side (since Rashid has all but given up red ball now).