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England cruise to a sparkling victory over Pakistan by seven wickets, with Phil Salt scoring 45 in their final T20 outing ahead of the World Cup

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  • England's opening batters Jos Buttler and Phil Salt helped hammer Pakistan
  • Pakistan started strongly at The Oval, but fell to 157 all out on the second-last ball
  • It was the final match for the hosts before they travel to the World Cup in June 

By Lawrence Booth

Published: 21:50 BST, 30 May 2024 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 30 May 2024

England have cruised to victory over Pakistan in the fourth T20 match, their final outing before heading to the World Cup. 

Pakistan batted first, and started strongly, scoring 59 for one off their first six overs, but quickly fell apart, being all out for 157 with one ball remaining. 

England's opening batters Jos Buttler and Phil Salt scored 78 on their powerplay overs, well ahead of the visitors, and Harry Brooks sealed it in the 16th over with yet another statement six.  


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England's opening batters Phil Salt and Jos Buttler quickly racked up a huge score at The Oval

Pakistan started their overs well, but quickly fell apart, eventually ending on 157 all out

Wicketkeeper Azam Khan made a poor error by putting down down a very simple chance

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