DUBAI - England beat Pakistan by three runs in the second Twenty20 international in a sensational last-over finish to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series in Dubai on Friday.
Pakistan's Shoaib Malik (C) bats during the second T20 cricket match between Pakistan and England at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on November 27, 2015
England made 172-8 with the help of 24-ball 38 by James Vincent and 22-ball 33 by stand-in skipper Jos Buttler.
Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi finished with 3-15 in his four overs, becoming the highest wicket-taker in all Twenty20 cricket with 86 wickets in as many matches.
Pakistan managed 169-8 in their 20 overs with Liam Plunkett taking 3-33.
The third and final match will be played in Sharjah on Monday.