Pakistan vs England, 7th T20I at Lahore, PAK v ENG, Oct 02 2022 - Match Result

11.35pm: And that is that, the first seven-match T20I series between Full Members wrapped up in a bow. We were royally entertained throughout, even if the home fans were left wanting more - much more - from the final encounter. The World Cup looms, although both teams have antipodean commitments before the tournament begins. We'll be across all of it, of course. For now, thanks for keeping us company. From Miller, myself and Chandan, it's good night and good luck. Ciao!

11.25pm: Presentations time, starting with Player of the Match Dawid Malan: "We saw this as a final, so to do it under pressure and put up a big score was fantastic. We felt the first 12-14 overs it was coming on nicely, then it slowed up. Luckily our bowlers learned from their lessons with the ball, bowl into the wicket, changes of pace. They bowled fantastically well. We're getting a break here and there, looking forward to getting to Australia and having a couple of days off. But it's been fantastic to be here, thanks for having us."

Mohammad Rizwan is the Complete Performer of the Series, and gets a big cardboard cheque (but no interview).

Harry Brook is Player of the Series: "[Secret of success] Just try to hit straight and play the ball on its merit. Plenty of practice, time in the nets and doing drills. I'll look to hit straight and if there's a gap I'll manipulate the field. [WC spot] We'll see, looking forward to getting out there, we've got Australia in a three-match series and then on to the World Cup. Hopefully we can push for the trophy. Been great fun over here."

Pakistan captain Babar Azam: [Sorry, no Urdu translation today]

England captain Moeen Ali: "Brilliant game today, we played really well from the start. The batters put up a very good score and I thought our bowling was outstanding in wet conditions. [Top order] They give confidence to everyone else. The strike rates they bat at is really important. After we lost a couple, credit to the boys, they went out and played how they wanted. We had two must-win games, to come back and win them is good to see. We're in a good position, and it shows the depth we have. Just want to say thank you to everyone, and the PCB for looking after us."

11.10pm: England's return to Pakistan after a 17-year absence will go down as a successful one. You could barely separate these sides with a Rizla through the series, only for a gulf to open up at the last - this going down as Pakistan's fourth-heaviest defeat in terms of runs in T20Is. England will head on to Australia feeling pretty chipper, with their World Cup squad to be bolstered by the likes of Ben Stokes, Liam Livingstone and Chris Jordan; for Pakistan, there will doubtless be some more introspection to come about their method, as failures for Babar and Rizwan again exposed the shortcomings of their middle order

Mohammad Hasnain is in

Willey to finish off

Here's Vinay: "Mark my words: this top-heavy dependent Pakistan team is not going to semi in WC. They also have problems with bouncers and short balling which will be a major difference in Aus. "

Last couple. This epic series is ending with a sigh...

More silence at the Gaddafi. Out walks Mohammad Wasim, who didn't have an enjoyable night with the ball...

"Masood is working for his spot for long run." To be honest, Musa, I'm not sure this display would play him in to many T20 sides...