Sarfraz taking confidence from Pakistan's heroic effort in Southampton run-chase vs England

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  • Pakistan nearly pulled off a heroic run-chase in Southampton.

    Captain Sarfraz Ahmed believes that Pakistan‘s stirring run-chase against England in Southampton bodes well for his side’s three remaining one-day internationals.

    The tourists have an opportunity to draw level in Bristol in Tuesday and bounce back from an agonising loss in game two.

    Despite being set a mammoth 374 for victory after Jos Buttler hit a 50-ball century for England, Pakistan fell only 12 runs short.

    “We played really good cricket,” Sarfraz told Sky Sports.

    “Obviously, it was not an easy target to chase, but the way the team responded was a positive sign for us and the upcoming matches.

    “Jos Buttler is a world-class finisher. The way he batted, he played really well and is one of the best finishers in the world right now.

    A sensational 50-ball ton from Jos Buttler at Southampton.

    A sensational 50-ball ton from Jos Buttler at Southampton.

    “He is a world-class player, and is really important to the way England are playing. They are a top team.”

    Pakistan could be spared a quickfire reunion with Buttler in Bristol, though.

    It is understood that he could be rested, with Kent’s Joe Denly gaining a start, and one other change possibly seeing Tom Curran or Mark Wood take over from Adil Rashid.

    “We will try our level best to come back into the series,” Sarfraz added.

    “We will look at the pitch and then decide what we want to do with the starting XI.”

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