A new-look England side took the opening Twenty20 international by six wickets in Karachi on Tuesday, capping their return to Pakistan after 17 years with a memorable victory.

Opener Alex Hales celebrated his return to the England team with a 40-ball 53 to anchor England's chase of a modest 159-run target in 19.2 overs.

Hales was banned in April 2019 after a failed recreational drug test,

The win gives England a 1-0 lead in the seven-match series.

Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan scored 46-ball 68 to help the hosts to 158-7 in their 20 overs after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-origin-moeen-ali-opens-up-on-leading-england-in-t20i-series-against-babar-azam-co-518064">England</a> sent them in to bat at a capacity National stadium.

Pakistan's players wore a special kit &nbsp;on which their names and numbers are shown submerged in water, to show solidarity with victims of the floods in the country.

England's players wore black armbands as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II who died earlier this month.

Hales, recalled from exile after injury ruled out Jonny Bairstow, smashed seven boundaries and added 55 for the fourth wicket with Harry Brook who finished on 42 not out.

Brook, one of seven England players to appear in this year's<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/paks-punjab-assembly-passes-resolution-to-initiate-treason-charges-against-pm-shehbaz-sharif-518133"> Pakistan </a>Super League, cracked seven boundaries in a robust 25-ball knock.

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Ben Duckett (21), Dawid Malan (20) and Phil Salt (ten) were other England contributors.&nbsp;

Moeen Ali, standing in for injured tour skipper Jos Buttler, praised his bowlers for pulling back Pakistan from 87-1 after ten overs.

"It's a brilliant performance," said Ali. "We pulled the game back really well. A lot of praise to the bowlers who set it up nicely for our batters. Those crucial wickets around the 10th over made a difference.&nbsp;

"It wasn't an easy wicket for the new batters. Luke Wood and Adil Rashid were excellent."

Azam said his side lost momentum in the second half of the innings.

"The way we played the first power-play was great," said Azam. "After 10 overs, there was a swing of momentum, which you have to credit England for, especially Rashid."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-delegation-on-secret-visit-to-israel-report-518081">Pakistan's</a> innings was once again held by Rizwan.&nbsp;

Rizwan, top run-getter in the Asia Cup earlier this month with 281, knocked six boundaries and two sixes and put on 85 for the first wicket with skipper Babar Azam (31) after England won the toss and fielded.

Iftikhar Ahmed hit three sixes in his 17-ball 28 but Pakistan managed just 71 runs in the last ten overs, losing six wickets.

Debutant Shan Masood failed with just seven runs while Haider Ali scored 11.

England debutant paceman Luke Wood finished with 3-24, while spinner Adil Rashid took 2-27.

The remaining matches are in Karachi (September 22, 23, 25) and in Lahore (September 28, 30 and October 2).

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A new-look England side took the opening Twenty20 international by six wickets in Karachi on Tuesday, capping their return to Pakistan after 17 years with a memorable victory.

A new-look England side took the opening Twenty20 international by six wickets in Karachi on Tuesday, capping their return to Pakistan after 17 years with a memorable victory. Opener Alex Hales celebrated his return to the England team with a 40-ball 53 to anchor England's chase of a modest 159-run target in 19.2 overs. Hales was banned in April 2019 after a failed recreational drug test, The win gives England a 1-0 lead in the seven-match series. Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan scored 46-ball 68 to help the hosts to 158-7 in their 20 overs after England sent them in to bat at a capacity National stadium. Pakistan's players wore a special kit on which their names and numbers are shown submerged in water, to show solidarity with victims of the floods in the country. England's players wore black armbands as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II who died earlier this month. Hales, recalled from exile after injury ruled out Jonny Bairstow, smashed seven boundaries and added 55 for the fourth wicket with Harry Brook who finished on 42 not out. Brook, one of seven England players to appear in this year's Pakistan Super League, cracked seven boundaries in a robust 25-ball knock. Also read | A hint to India? Pak-Russia discuss Russian oil imports on deferred payment basis, say reports Ben Duckett (21), Dawid Malan (20) and Phil Salt (ten) were other England contributors. Moeen Ali, standing in for injured tour skipper Jos Buttler, praised his bowlers for pulling back Pakistan from 87-1 after ten overs. "It's a brilliant performance," said Ali. "We pulled the game back really well. A lot of praise to the bowlers who set it up nicely for our batters. Those crucial wickets around the 10th over made a difference. "It wasn't an easy wicket for the new batters. Luke Wood and Adil Rashid were excellent." Azam said his side lost momentum in the second half of the innings. "The way we played the first power-play was great," said Azam. "After 10 overs, there was a swing of momentum, which you have to credit England for, especially Rashid." Pakistan's innings was once again held by Rizwan. Rizwan, top run-getter in the Asia Cup earlier this month with 281, knocked six boundaries and two sixes and put on 85 for the first wicket with skipper Babar Azam (31) after England won the toss and fielded. Iftikhar Ahmed hit three sixes in his 17-ball 28 but Pakistan managed just 71 runs in the last ten overs, losing six wickets. Debutant Shan Masood failed with just seven runs while Haider Ali scored 11. England debutant paceman Luke Wood finished with 3-24, while spinner Adil Rashid took 2-27. The remaining matches are in Karachi (September 22, 23, 25) and in Lahore (September 28, 30 and October 2). WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

England wins Twenty20 international on first Pakistan tour in 17 years

India&#39;s Kedar Jadhav blasted his highest score in Twenty20 internationals as they beat Zimbabwe by three runs in a tense finish to claim the three-match series 2-1 at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday. 
 
Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bowl first, restricting the visitors to 138 for six in their 20 overs on a slow wicket as Jadhav top-scored with 58 from 42 balls. 
 
But the hosts battled to keep up with the scoring rate and went into the final over of the match, bowled by Barinder Sran (2-31), needing 21 for victory. 
 
When the first two balls of the over went for 12 runs, a sensational victory appeared possible, but Sran came back well and bowled Elton Chigumbura (16) off the last delivery of the innings to leave Zimbabwe agonisingly short of a series victory. 
 
It was the first time on India&#39;s six-match limited overs tour that they batted first and, after starts for Lokesh Rahul (22) and Ambati Rayudu (20), Jadhav provided the impetus the innings desperately needed as he blazed seven fours and a six. 
 
India&#39;s opening bowlers restricted the run-rate well as Zimbabwe reached 59-2 at the halfway mark of their innings, with Sran going for just 14 in his first three overs and Dhawal Kulkarni ending with figures of 2-23 in his allotted four. 
 
Vusi Sibanda (28 from 23 balls) top scored for the hosts as sevral batsmen made starts but could not match Jadhav&rsquo;s half-century heroics. 
 
India also won 3-0 in the one-day international series that preceded the 20-over games. 
 
(Reuters)

India's Kedar Jadhav provided the impetus the innings desperately needed as he blazed seven fours and a six

India's Kedar Jadhav blasted his highest score in Twenty20 internationals as they beat Zimbabwe by three runs in a tense finish to claim the three-match series 2-1 at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday. Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bowl first, restricting the visitors to 138 for six in their 20 overs on a slow wicket as Jadhav top-scored with 58 from 42 balls. But the hosts battled to keep up with the scoring rate and went into the final over of the match, bowled by Barinder Sran (2-31), needing 21 for victory. When the first two balls of the over went for 12 runs, a sensational victory appeared possible, but Sran came back well and bowled Elton Chigumbura (16) off the last delivery of the innings to leave Zimbabwe agonisingly short of a series victory. It was the first time on India's six-match limited overs tour that they batted first and, after starts for Lokesh Rahul (22) and Ambati Rayudu (20), Jadhav provided the impetus the innings desperately needed as he blazed seven fours and a six. India's opening bowlers restricted the run-rate well as Zimbabwe reached 59-2 at the halfway mark of their innings, with Sran going for just 14 in his first three overs and Dhawal Kulkarni ending with figures of 2-23 in his allotted four. Vusi Sibanda (28 from 23 balls) top scored for the hosts as sevral batsmen made starts but could not match Jadhav’s half-century heroics. India also won 3-0 in the one-day international series that preceded the 20-over games. (Reuters)

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