England score 172-8 as Afridi sets Twenty20 record

DUBAI: England, who won the toss and decided to bat, made 172-8 in their 20 overs in the second Twenty20 international against Pakistan in Dubai on Friday.

England, who lead the three-match series 1-0 after winning the first game by 14 runs on Thursday, were guided by James Vince (38) and Jos Buttler (33).

Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi finished with 3-15, becoming the highest wicket-taker in all Twenty20 cricket with 86 wickets in as many matches. (AFP)