On a confidence-boosting night before their title defence, England dismissed Pakistan for 157 with an excellent all-round bowling performance, and cantered to their target in 15.3 overs.
Pakistan openers Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan countered England's electric start but when Archer had Babar caught with the final ball of the powerplay the tourists slipped from 59-0 to 82-5. The reliability of their bowling attack, in terms of its quality and fitness, is the biggest question mark going into the World Cup but at The Oval they were superb.
Wicketkeeper Azam Khan dropped Salt on 34 and later Will Jacks, who made 20 before being bowled by a fierce Haris Rauf yorker, on eight in a messy Pakistan performance. England made a dismal defence of their 50-over World Cup title last year. This performance should give them confidence of making a better fist of retaining the T20 edition.Wood and Archer found early swing but Babar and Rizwan started well by attacking the width offered among the lively short balls.
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