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Summary

  • Pakistan crumble to 79 all out as England complete series win

  • Ecclestone takes 3-11 with Bell, Glenn & Capsey taking two wickets apiece

  • Gibson hits 18 off nine to drag England to 144-6

  • Sciver-Brunt scores breezy 31 on return to side

  • Dar takes 2-33 as disciplined Pakistan impress in field

  • Final T20 of series at Headingley on Sunday (13:00 BST)

  1. Good nightpublished at 21:45 British Summer Time 17 May

    Right, that's your lot from Northampton - head to your beds knowing England have already secured the first series of the summer.

    We're back for the third and final T20 match of the series on Sunday, that's a 13:00 BST start at Headingley.

    Until then, take a read of Ffion Wynne's report and enjoy some of the clips below.

    We'll see you soon.

  2. Postpublished at 21:41 British Summer Time 17 May

    Alice Capsey saw Aliya Riaz and Diana Baig caught out in her first over to end the match as a contest, and Waheeda Akhtar was the last batter to fall as England won by 65 runs.

  3. Postpublished at 21:39 British Summer Time 17 May

    Pakistan saw two wickets fall to Lauren Bell in the third over and wickets fell at regular intervals.

    Seven batters fell to catches, with Danni Wyatt's take the pick of the bunch.

  4. Postpublished at 21:35 British Summer Time 17 May

    England lost Bouchier first ball after drinks, but continued to build their score.

    On her return to the side, Nat Sciver-Brunt scored 31 from 21, while an unbeaten Dani Gibson again played effectively as a finisher, striking 18 from nine as England finished on 144-6.

  5. Postpublished at 21:33 British Summer Time 17 May

    Let's take a look back then.

    England lost Danni Wyatt early, but Maia Bouchier put on a partnership of 49 as the hosts reached 66-1 at the half-way stage.

  6. 'I’ll take the opportunities when I get them'published at 21:31 British Summer Time 17 May

    Player of the match Alice Capsey speaking to Sky Sports: "I found that once I got in, it got easier as I batted. As a batting unit, we didn’t get off to the best start last game so we wanted to improve on it.

    "There was less momentum this game so we’ve got to force it. It's then about adapting your game, playing shots that you’re not used to but it’s good to play against different opposition.

    "I got a bit stuck last game trying to create different lengths, this game I was being more proactive.

    "It would be nice to score runs every game but it’s learning to be more at peace with the flow of the game and recognising that it’s not going to happen every game, the support staff have been amazing."

    On her bowling: "I’m working hard, there’s already three high quality spinners on the team so it’s nice to have a chance to bowl and I’ll take the opportunities when I get them."

  7. 'The intent was there'published at 21:24 British Summer Time 17 May

    Pakistan captain Nida Dar: "If I take the positives out of it, the approach was very nice. The intent was there. We have bowling strength, we rely on them very much.

    "The batting part is not working well. We have tried a lot of combinations before this series, we are working on it and will talk about it for the next game."

  8. Postpublished at 21:18 British Summer Time 17 May

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on 91Èȱ¬ Sounds

    Bad decision making, poor execution, what's needed is a bit of mentoring, getting together as a team, they are scoring boundaries, it's just decision making. I can see where this game could've been competitive but they just couldn't keep up.

  9. Postpublished at 21:18 British Summer Time 17 May

    Pakistan just never got going there - Aliyah Riaz top scored with 19 and only Muneeba Ali and Sidra Ameen joined her in reaching double figures.

    There was some pretty questionable shots, a fair number of mistimed balls dropping easily for England catchers.

    Wickets shared among the England bowlers, Sophie Ecclestone with the best figures of 3-11.

  10. Postpublished at 21:13 British Summer Time 17 May

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on 91Èȱ¬ Sounds

    Almost too easy for England today, very convincing in the first innings, then they were far too good, that last catch from Gibson was an absolute belter.

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    England win by 65 runspublished at 15.5 overs

    Iqbal c Gibson b Ecclestone 0 (Pak 79 all out)

    And we're done!

    Number eleven Sadia Iqbal tries to clout Sophie Ecclestone down the ground - what other option did she have?

    It's bottom of the bat and lacks power - Dani Gibson and Charlie Dean converge behind the bowler, the latter thankfully ducks out as Gibson takes the catch on the dive.

    Pakistan are all out with four overs to spare.

  12. Postpublished at 21:09 British Summer Time 17 May

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on 91Èȱ¬ Sounds

    England have been far too good today but Pakistan have been poor, too many soft dismissals, just trying to heave the anywhere.

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    WICKETpublished at 15.3 overs

    Akhtar c Glenn b Ecclestone 2 (Pak 79-9)

    And there goes the ninth.

    It's Waheeda Akhtar, trying a big swing across the line and sending the ball spiralling to Sarah Glenn who takes an easy catch at point.

    Almost done.

  14. Pak 79-8published at 15 overs

    66 runs needed from 30 balls

    Chance of a run-out as Waheeda Akhtar's short of her ground but the ball bounces off Amy Jones wrists as she goes to collect the ball coming in from the outfield.

    Nashra Sandhu offers a solid defence to Alice Capsey's final delivery - are Pakistan now just trying to bat their overs?

  15. Postpublished at 21:04 British Summer Time 17 May

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on 91Èȱ¬ Sounds

    A little bit disappointing from Pakistan today to be honest.

  16. Pak 76-8published at 14 overs

    69 runs needed off 36 balls

    Bit of a quiet over after the drama of Capsey's first, as Pakistan hustle through three singles and gain another run from a Gibson wide.

    Pakistan are now past halfway to their target...

  17. Pak 72-8published at 13 overs

    73 runs needed off 42 balls

    Waheeda Akhtar comes in at number ten and she sees off Capsey's final two deliveries.

    Nashra Sandhu is at the other end, having come in after Riaz's dismissal.

  18. Postpublished at 20:58 British Summer Time 17 May

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on 91Èȱ¬ Sounds

    It's a soft dismissal and felt like it was coming, simple catch for Ecclestone.

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    WICKETpublished at 12.4 overs

    Baig c Ecclestone b Capsey 0 (Pak 72-8)

    Baig was evidently only here to see Riaz, now she's walking back to the pavilion!

    A big step forward from Baig and she just chips the ball to Sophie Ecclestone at mid-off for some catching practice.

  20. Postpublished at 20:56 British Summer Time 17 May

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on 91Èȱ¬ Sounds

    Riaz was looking to heave the ball but Sarah Glenn was there ready, taking a pretty simple catch.