Morgan praises ‘outstanding’ England

He farmed the strike when needed, and hit three big sixes to bring cheer to the fans. After the early wicket of Babar Azam, he dismissed Iftikhar Ahmed, Zafar Gohar and Mohammad Irfan.

Hales survived a DRS review from Pakistan for caught behind down the leg side in the 18th over.

On Hales reaching three figures in an ODI for the first time, Taylor added: “He played a great knock – him and Jason Roy were outstanding at the top of the order”.

They were at an early disadvantage, though, after Azhar Ali won the toss and unsurprisingly chose to bat first on the same pitch used for the third Test here two weeks ago. They have enough talent and once they blossom, they will serve Pakistan for a long time. Riaz then hit a Topley delivery over the mid-wicket boundary for a maximum.

Gohar is out scoring a run-a-ball 15, considering it was his debut the young lad did well. Pak 187-9, 47 overs.

From 92 for one, Pakistan slipped to 145 for six. The bowler thought he had trapped Wahab in front, but a review came to the aid of the Pakistan batsman, twice in two deliveries.

Woakes ended up with a four-wicket haul while Willey, Moeen Ali (1-30) and Reece Topely (1-41) shared a wicket apiece.

The mistakes in this match were nearly all instead Pakistan’s – notably in a mid-innings collapse of six wickets for 29 runs which prevented them setting a more taxing target.

Another silly run-out from the Pakistan batsmen. With that dismissal, a partnership worth 47 runs came to an end.

A miunderstanding between Azhar and Hafeez leaves the skipper stranded, ending a good 47-run partnership.

FOUR: Hafeez spanks Woakes over mid-off.

Taylor, who at 5 foot, 2 inches (1.6 metres) is the shortest player around, said facing Pakistan paceman Mohammad Irfan – the tallest-ever to play cricket at 7 feet, 1 inch (2.2 m) – was amusing. Mohammad Hafeez, Pakistan’s in-form Test opener, was bagged for a duck by David Willey from No.3, arguably the decisive moment in England’s victory push on Friday.

Taylor, though, led an alliance with Jos Buttler (49 not out) worth 117, as he posted a match-winning 67. He sustained a knee injury during practice on the eve of the match and may be forced to sit this one out.

England won the second game convincingly by 95 runs after being beaten quite comprehensively in the first within 48 hours at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

“I think the boys in general have played spin pretty well on this trip. We will select the team based on the best eleven who can help us win the match”.