Watch the highlights of Pakistan vs England 1st T20I 2012 - Pakistan - England tour of United Arab Emirates (UAE) 3-match Twenty20 international series of the 1st T20I match played between England and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai in 23rd February 2012.
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| Umar Gul's 3 for 18 played a major part in Pakistan's victory © Getty Images |
Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal stars as Pakistan thrilling 8-run victory over World Champions England and take a 1-0 lead in the first Twenty20 international.
Pakistan scored 144-6 in 20 overs with top scorer by Shoaib Malik struck a 39 off 33-balls including 4-fours & a six, Misbah-ul-Haq 26 not out, Mohammad Hafeez 23, Asad Shafiq 19 and Debutant Awais Zia - who scored 18 off 12-balls on his debut T20I match.
England best bowler by Graeme Swann picked up 3-wickets for 13-runs in 4-overs, Jade Dernbach and Steven Finn each took one-wickets.
England scored 136-6 in 20 overs with top scorer by Ravi Bopara struck 39 off 32-balls including 2-fours & a six, Kevin Pietersen cracked a 33 off 21-balls included four-fours & a six with strike rate of 157.14 and Jonny Bairstow 22 not out.
Pakistan best bowler by Umar Gul picked up 3-wickets, Mohammad Hafeez took 2-wickets and one for Shahid Afridi.
Umar Gul named Player of the match for his pace bowling attack to picked up 3-wickets for 18-runs in 4-overs including a maiden.
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