England has secured a 2-0 series victory over Pakistan ahead of the defense of their T20 World Cup title with a seven-wicket win in their final match at The Oval. After holding Pakistan to 157 all out, England easily chased down the target with 27 balls remaining, led by Phil Salt’s 45 and Jos Buttler’s 39 in their opening partnership of 82. Harry Brook’s unbeaten 17 and Jonny Bairstow’s quick 28 helped seal the victory for England.
The series saw two matches being affected by rain, which had an impact on the World Cup preparations for both teams. The T20 World Cup, being held in the United States and the Caribbean, will kick off on Saturday. England’s first match will be against Scotland in Barbados on Tuesday, while Pakistan will play their first game on June 6 against the U.S.
England’s dominant performance in the series against Pakistan has boosted their confidence heading into the World Cup. With key players performing well and the team showing good form, England will be looking to carry this momentum into the tournament and defend their title successfully.
