Pak vs Eng 2010 T20 WC S8 Result - Pietersen Stars in England's 6 wicket win over Pakistan

England beat defending champion Pakistan by 6 wickets with 3 balls remaining in the 1st game of Group E in 2010 T20 WC, on Thursday, 6th May, 2010 at Barbados. Pak made 147/9 in 20 overs and Eng made 151/4 in 19.3 overs.

Pakistan got a decent start by openers but regular wickets due to good bowling by Sidebottom, Broad and Yardy took 2 wickets each as only Salman Butt 34 and Umar Akmal 30 made some runs and managed 147 runs. Eng then got a good start by Lumb and Keiswetter 25 runs each and the brilliant batting by Pietersen with unbeaten 73 runs off 52 balls with 8 fours and 2 sixes ensures a comfortable win.

Match Summary:

Pakistan - 147/9 in 20 overs (Butt 34, Yardy 2-19, Broad 2-25)

England - 151/4 out in 19.3 overs (Pietersen 73*, Ajmal 2-15)

Toss - England, who chose to field.

Man of the Match - Kevin Pietersen (England)

Result - England won by 6 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)