Pakistan are batting first against England in the T20 World Cup match at Pallekele Cricket Stadium. The visitors have reached 51 for 2 from 6.5 overs, with Farhan and Babar unbeaten on 24 and 14 respectively. Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha were the dismissed batters.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat on what appears to be a batting-friendly surface. The innings has seen steady scoring with Farhan playing aggressively at a strike rate of 133.33. Archer claimed one wicket for 25 runs in his three overs, while Dawson took one for 12 in two overs.

England's bowlers have managed to keep Pakistan in check despite the loss of early wickets. With 13.1 overs remaining in the innings, Pakistan will look to accelerate the scoring rate and post a competitive total. The match features international umpires Nitin Menon and Sam Nogajski, with Adrian Holdstock as TV umpire.