T20: England triumph over Pakistan
BRIDGETOWN:
England beat Pakistan by six wickets in the opening Super Eights match of the World Twenty20.
England's bowlers produced a spirited display against a typically erratic Pakistan batting line-up. Kevin Pietersen's unbeaten 70 led England past defending champions Pakistan by six wickets at Kensington Oval on Thursday.
Pietersen hit the winning run with three balls to spare. His 52-ball innings included seven boundaries and two sixes.
In chasing down Pakistan's 147 for 9 England posted 148 for the loss of 4 wickets.
England beat Pakistan by six wickets in the opening Super Eights match of the World Twenty20.
England's bowlers produced a spirited display against a typically erratic Pakistan batting line-up. Kevin Pietersen's unbeaten 70 led England past defending champions Pakistan by six wickets at Kensington Oval on Thursday.
Pietersen hit the winning run with three balls to spare. His 52-ball innings included seven boundaries and two sixes.
In chasing down Pakistan's 147 for 9 England posted 148 for the loss of 4 wickets.