England v Pakistan: third and deciding T20 international – live!

Over-by-over report of the T20 series decider at Old Trafford The Spin: everything you wanted to know about The Hundred And email Tanya with any thoughts or tweet @tjaldred

5.58pm BST

Hasan Ali is available for selection for Pakistan. The toss is imminent.

5.54pm BST

Zain Malik is first in the box.

“There have been a total of ten T20is played at the Emirates Old Trafford and fortune has favoured the side which chases. Only twice has the side which bats first been victorious. Pakistan happens to be one of them. Mohammad Hafeez’s fireworks from last year’s final-ball thriller saw Pakistan post 190 which was just about enough to draw the series. There has never been a 200+ score at OT and today is the perfect day to change that. So far in this series the side which has won the toss has ended up on the receiving end. Crucial toss to win. All eyes on the coin. Should be a tough decision from the winning captain. On a side note, Eid Mubarik! This is set to be a series finale for the ages.”

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