Alex Hales

1st T20I: Alex Hales starred on return and hit a brilliant fifty to help England beat Pakistan by six wickets and seal a 1-0 lead in 7-match series in ...

Brook showed why he's rated so highly back home, their partnership was wonderful to watch," Moeen Ali said in the post-match presentation ceremony. Brook showed great maturity to help his side take a 1-0 lead in the series after Hales's dismissal. We were smart with the chase, Alex Hales, batting after such a long time, he was nervous but showed why he's one of the best in the country.

Alex Hales scored a half-century on his return to international cricket as England marked their first match in Pakistan for 17 years with a six-wicket T20 ...

The turning point came in the 15th over, as Brook played a brilliant ramp shot to send Shahnawaz Dahani's delivery over short fine leg for a boundary. The required run rate initially continued to rise as both Brook and Hales largely accepted working singles from Pakistan's spinners. There was a little bit of fortune too, as he was put down twice by Pakistan. Curran (1-30) and Gleeson 0-13) were both able to limit scoring opportunities. Rashid then took his second wicket as T20I debutant Shan Masood was caught attempting a reverse sweep. Alex Hales scored a half-century on his return to international cricket as England marked their first match in Pakistan for 17 years with a six-wicket T20 victory over the hosts.

Alex Hales made an impressive return to the England side as he hit a half-century in England's T20 victory over Pakistan.

Rizwan was the key man, reaching his half-century in 32 balls with a swiped six off Rashid, but Haider holed out off Sam Curran. They took a particular liking to David Willey, who was unable to extract his usual swing with the new ball, as he leaked 26 from two costly overs at the top. When Rizwan was stumped off Moeen, who hurled one down after spotting the batter’s charge, England were on top. Hales was involved in a pair of 34-run stands as the target dropped steadily, only for Usman Qadir to end both. The opener was back in the England set-up for the first time since March 2019, when he was axed following a failed recreational drugs test. The much-discussed return from Hales started modestly, Naseem Shah slipping one through to the keeper as he wafted stiffly outside off.

Alex Hales celebrated the end of his international exile with a crucial half-century as England's first match in Pakistan for almost 17 years ended with ...

Rizwan was the key man, reaching his half-century in 32 balls with a swiped six off Rashid, but Haider holed out off Sam Curran. When Rizwan was stumped off Moeen, who hurled one down after spotting the batter’s charge, England were on top. They took a particular liking to David Willey, who was unable to extract his usual swing with the new ball, as he leaked 26 from two costly overs at the top. Hales was involved in a pair of 34-run stands as the target dropped steadily, only for Usman Qadir to end both. Hales looked relieved when he reached 50, taking in a moment that would never have come without Eoin Morgan’s retirement or Jonny Bairstow’s freak injury, but popped up a simple catch just seconds later. Hales’ much-discussed return started modestly, Naseem Shah slipping one through to the keeper as he wafted stiffly outside off.

England take the lead in their seven-match T20 series with Pakistan as the returning Alex Hales starred during a six-wicket victory in Karachi.

[Phil Salt](/people/phil-salt/) (10) meant that they never made significant headway in the run chase during the first half of their innings. [Dawid Malan](/people/dawid-malan/) (20) and [Ben Duckett](/people/ben-duckett/) (21) both made valuable contributions in taking England to 87-3 off 10.5 overs, before Hales and [Harry Brook](/people/harry-brook/) took centre stage. [Alex Hales](/people/alex-hales/) has marked his return to the international stage with a match-winning innings of 53 as [England](/cricket/england/) recorded a six-wicket victory over [Pakistan](/cricket/pakistan/) in Karachi.

Alex Hales returns for England after three years out; Pakistan stick with Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan as openers.

The only new cap was Wood, an unused member of the ODI squad in the Netherlands earlier this year. England selected a much-changed side, with Hales back, Salt opening for the first time and Duckett playing his second T20I three years on from the first. Usually charged with the new ball in search of early swing, Wood was instead first change, but conceded just 12 runs from his two overs in the powerplay. Babar made 68 runs in six innings at the Asia Cup and, while he clearly needed time in the middle in search of some form, there had been a suggestion that Rizwan would be rested, allowing Masood to bat in his preferred position at opener and Mohammad Haris to take the gloves. 4, top-edged a reverse-sweep to the edge of the ring for 7 off seven balls, Pakistan had lost 4 for 35 off 35 balls. Hales only managed one boundary with the field out between the seventh and 14th overs, and on 28 from 22 he was dropped in the deep by Shan Masood looking to manufacture a slog-sweep off Qadir. Rizwan continued his good form from the Asia Cup, top-scoring with 68 from 46, but the middle and lower order failed to fire, Iftikhar Ahmed's three sixes in 28 from 17 providing only a flicker of the aggression needed on a placid batting surface, as England debutant [Luke Wood](http://www.espncricinfo.com/player/luke-wood-573170)finished with 3 for 24. Whether that is an ideal distribution of resources is a debate that will continue to rage. His second legitimate delivery was clattered through backward point in trademark, long-levered style and, although he was not at his most fluent, there was plenty of ringcraft about Hales' innings as he anchored the chase. First Babar was unstitched by Adil Rashid's googly, ending the partnership at 85 in the tenth over. Hales fell for 53 off 40 with 17 needed but an unbeaten 42 from [Harry Brook](http://www.espncricinfo.com/player/harry-brook-911707), in his fifth T20I, saw England home with four balls to spare. In response, Hales was the glue that held England's chase together.

The recalled opener made 53 in a six-wicket win over Pakistan in Karachi.

“But to score 50 and steer us in the right direction meant a lot. It’s one of the best atmospheres in world cricket. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) You’ve got guys bowling at 150kph, so for me it was all about getting over the line,” he said. To go out and score 50 in my return in a winning team is the stuff dreams are made of. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. But the 33-year-old’s removal could well have been permanent had it not been for a sequence of unconnected events. “It is a nice feeling. It felt like a debut again, so it was a very special night. Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalism “Luke Wood was stood at mid-wicket at the start of the game and said he couldn’t believe the noise and the atmosphere. But there was always nerves and pressure coming back after three years having not played.

England had earlier done well to restrict the hosts to 158 for seven in front of a sell-out 35,000 crowd at Karachi's National Stadium, with debutant Luke Wood ...

[News](https://www.cricket365.com/latest-news/) He would still have been frustrated by all 28 of Iftikhar’s runs, including three sixes. When Rizwan was stumped off Moeen, who hurled one down after spotting the batter’s charge, England were on top. Rizwan was the key man, reaching his half-century in 32 balls with a swiped six off Rashid, but Haider holed out off Sam Curran. They took a particular liking to David Willey, who was unable to extract his usual swing with the new ball, as he leaked 26 from two costly overs at the top. Hales looked relieved when he reached 50, taking in a moment that would never have come without Eoin Morgan’s retirement or Jonny Bairstow’s freak injury, but popped up a simple catch just seconds later. [India](https://www.cricket365.com/countries/india/) Hales was involved in a pair of 34-run stands as the target dropped steadily, only for Usman Qadir to end both. Hales’ much-discussed return started modestly, Naseem Shah slipping one through to the keeper as he wafted stiffly outside off.

PAK vs ENG, 1st T20I: Luke Wood returned figures of 3 for 24 in four overs, while Alex Hales scored 53 runs off 40 balls.

Like us on [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.robo.ndtv.cricket&hl=en)or [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/ndtv-cricket/id418320331?mt=8). [Iftikhar Ahmed](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/33920-iftikhar-ahmed-playerprofile) hit three sixes in his 17-ball 28 but Pakistan managed just 71 runs in the last ten overs, losing six wickets. [Moeen Ali](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/42413-moeen-munir-ali-playerprofile), standing in for injured tour skipper [Jos Buttler](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/1367-jos-buttler-playerprofile), praised his bowlers for pulling back Pakistan from 87-1 after ten overs. [Alex Hales](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/1562-alex-hales-playerprofile) celebrated his return to the England team with a 40-ball 53 to anchor England's chase of a modest 159-run target in 19.2 overs. [India vs Australia](https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-australia-2022)and check out [Schedule](https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-australia-2022/schedules-fixtures), [Results](https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-australia-2022/results)and [Live Score](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/live-scores). "After 10 overs, there was a swing of momentum, which you have to credit England for, especially Rashid." A lot of praise to the bowlers who set it up nicely for our batters. [Shan Masood](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/1483-shan-masood-playerprofile) failed with just seven runs while [Haider Ali](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/112672-haider-ali-playerprofile) scored 11. [Babar Azam](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/59905-mohammad-babar-azam-playerprofile) (31) after England won the toss and fielded. Hales was banned in April 2019 after a failed recreational drug test. [Ben Duckett](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/63527-ben-matthew-duckett-playerprofile) (21), [Dawid Malan](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/42488-dawid-malan-playerprofile) (20) and Phil Salt (ten) were other England contributors. "We pulled the game back really well.

Alex Hales admitted his return to England colours felt more like a debut than a comeback as his half-century helped secure victory on a historic T20 ...

Watch England's tour of Pakistan live on Sky Sports. He comes in the middle order for England. 3.30pm BST "I love Hales coming back in. I'd say, because you've got Jason Roy out of nick and Jonny Bairstow injured, so you're looking at the top of the order. Karachi put on a show tonight." It's one of the best atmospheres in world cricket. "But to score 50 and steer us in the right direction meant a lot. You've got guys bowling at 150kph, so for me, it was all about getting over the line," he said. "It is a nice feeling. To go out and score 50 on my return in a winning team is the stuff dreams are made of. [helped himself to 53 in 40 balls to guide his team to a six-wicket success](https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/12702153/alex-hales-stars-on-comeback-as-england-win-t20i-series-opener-on-return-to-pakistan).

As England beat Pakistan in the first T20I on Tuesday, Alex Hales ended a long wait while Mohammad Rizwan joined an elite list.

Debutant Luke Wood impressed with figures of 3/24 from four overs, and he played a major part in restricting Pakistan to 158. Skipper Babar Azam (31) and his opening partner Mohammad Rizwan (68) provided a fiery start to the hosts’ innings, forging an 85-run stand for the first wicket, before Adil Rashid cleaned up Babar Azam in the 10th over. Popular gadgets including laptop, tablet and mobile specifications, features, prices, comparison. [Latest News](https://www.firstpost.com/), [Trending News](https://www.firstpost.com/author/trendingdesk), [Cricket News](https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/), [Bollywood News](https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bollywood), [India News](https://www.firstpost.com/category/india) and [Entertainment News](https://www.firstpost.com/category/entertainment) here. Pakistan gained early momentum in England’s run-chase, removing Phil Salt (10) in the third over, and even managed to get rid of Dawid Malan (20) in the seventh over, but Alex Hales (53) and Harry Brook (42*) forged a 55-run stand for the fourth wicket, that changed the course of the game. Having won the toss and opted to bowl first, England restricted Pakistan to 158/7 from 20 overs.

England batter Alex Hales, in his return to England colors after more than three years, smashed 53 off 40 balls and led the visitors to 160-4 in 19.2 overs.

Alex Hales, in his return to England colors after more than three years, smashed 53 off 40 balls and led the visitors to 160-4 in 19.2 overs. Hales then benefitted from two dropped catches in his 20s before going down to fast bowler Haris Rauf soon after completing his half century. Debutant left-arm fast bowler Luke Wood grabbed 3-24 to help limit Pakistan to 158-7 after captain Moeen Ali won the toss in his country of roots and elected to field.