Pakistan National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Timeline

The Pakistan National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Timeline has always been one of the most followed rivalries in world cricket. From historic Test battles at Lord’s Cricket Ground to thrilling T20 internationals at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, both sides have produced unforgettable contests.

In recent years, the rivalry has grown stronger with Pakistan’s rise in limited-overs cricket under Babar Azam and England’s dominance in white-ball formats led by Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes. Every encounter brings star performances — whether it’s Shaheen Shah Afridi’s fiery spells, Mohammad Rizwan’s consistency, or Joe Root’s classical batting.

This article provides a complete phase-wise timeline recap of the match, including squads, scorecards, key highlights, and analysis to understand how this battle unfolded.

Match Info – Pakistan vs England

• Match: Pakistan vs England, International Series 2025
  
• Format: T20I (20 overs per side)
  
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
  
• Captains: Babar Azam (Pakistan), Jos Buttler (England)
  

Pakistan National Cricket Team Squad 2025

Player	Role
Babar Azam (C)	Batsman
Mohammad Rizwan (WK)	Wicketkeeper
Fakhar Zaman	Batsman
Iftikhar Ahmed	All-rounder
Shadab Khan	All-rounder
Shaheen Shah Afridi	Bowler
Haris Rauf	Bowler
Naseem Shah	Bowler
Imad Wasim	All-rounder
Agha Salman	Batsman
Mohammad Nawaz	All-rounder

England Cricket Team Squad 2025

Player	Role
Jos Buttler (C & WK)	Wicketkeeper
Phil Salt	Batsman
Joe Root	Batsman
Ben Stokes	All-rounder
Harry Brook	Batsman
Moeen Ali	All-rounder
Sam Curran	All-rounder
Jofra Archer	Bowler
Mark Wood	Bowler
Adil Rashid	Bowler
Chris Jordan	Bowler

Match Timeline – Pakistan vs England

Phase	Highlights	Score Progress
Powerplay (0–6 Overs)	England won the toss and chose to bat. Phil Salt gave a brisk start, but Shaheen Afridi dismissed Buttler early.	ENG 46/2
Middle Overs (7–15 Overs)	Joe Root anchored the innings while Ben Stokes attacked. Shadab Khan’s spin broke the partnership.	ENG 115/5
Death Overs (16–20 Overs)	Sam Curran’s late hitting pushed England to a competitive total of 168/7.	ENG 168/7
Pakistan Powerplay	Babar Azam and Rizwan built a steady 50-run stand. Mark Wood dismissed Rizwan.	PAK 55/1
Middle Overs	Fakhar Zaman’s counterattack with big sixes kept Pakistan ahead. Adil Rashid got Babar’s wicket.	PAK 110/3
Death Overs	Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan finished strong, chasing the target in the last over.	PAK 170/5

Full Scorecard – Pakistan vs England

England Batting

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Jos Buttler (C)	12	10	2	0	120.0
Phil Salt	28	18	4	1	155.5
Joe Root	40	32	5	0	125.0
Ben Stokes	34	20	3	2	170.0
Harry Brook	18	14	2	0	128.5
Sam Curran	22*	12	2	1	183.3
Others	14	–	–	–	–
Total	168/7 (20 overs)

Pakistan Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Econ
Shaheen Afridi	4	29	2	7.25
Haris Rauf	4	34	1	8.50
Naseem Shah	4	36	1	9.00
Shadab Khan	4	28	2	7.00
Imad Wasim	4	41	1	10.25

Pakistan Batting

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Babar Azam (C)	36	28	5	0	128.5
Mohammad Rizwan (WK)	24	18	3	1	133.3
Fakhar Zaman	42	26	3	3	161.5
Iftikhar Ahmed	30*	20	2	2	150.0
Shadab Khan	18*	12	1	1	150.0
Others	20	–	–	–	–
Total	170/5 (19.4 overs)

England Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Econ
Jofra Archer	4	32	1	8.00
Mark Wood	4	34	2	8.50
Sam Curran	4	30	1	7.50
Adil Rashid	4	31	1	7.75
Chris Jordan	3.4	43	0	11.7

Key Moments – Pakistan vs England

• Shaheen Afridi’s early breakthrough of Buttler shifted momentum.
  
• Joe Root and Ben Stokes built a crucial middle-order stand.
  
• Fakhar Zaman’s quickfire 42 kept Pakistan ahead in the chase.
  
• Iftikhar Ahmed’s finishing touch sealed victory in the final over.
  

Match Analysis – Pakistan vs England

The match highlighted why Pakistan vs England cricket rivalry remains one of the most competitive in the modern era. England relied on Root and Stokes for stability, while Pakistan’s strength came from its fearless batting approach. Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan provided breakthroughs, while Babar Azam anchored the chase.

Conclusion 

The Pakistan National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Timeline showcased thrilling cricket, with Pakistan emerging victorious in a tight chase. This contest reflected the intensity of the long-standing rivalry — combining skillful bowling, smart partnerships, and power hitting. Both teams remain strong contenders in world cricket, ensuring that future clashes will be just as exciting