England in Pakistan: Hosts edge low-scoring match to take 3-2 lead in Twenty20 series

Pakistan won the fifth and final Twenty20 match against England by six runs to take a 3-2 lead in the series.

England didn't recover from a poor start in the powerplay that saw them reduced to 31-3 inside five overs.

England needed 15 runs off the last over to get the win, but some superb death bowling from debutants saw them fall just short.

After 19 overs, Mark Wood took 3-20 and Pakistan were out of the game.

The seventh and final game of the series will be played in Lahore on Friday.

England's batting lets them down again

After failing to chase down 167 in Sunday's fourth T20, a poor start with the bat cost England again in a match they looked in control of at the half way point.

Alex Hales sliced Mohammad Nawaz straight to backward point from the fifth ball of the match, Phil Salt heaved Haris Rauf to deep square leg two overs later, and Ben Duckett was also caught by Mohammad Wasim.

Pakistan's spinners were superb in limiting England's scoring in the middle overs and preventing them from controlling the run rate.

At one point, there was no boundary off the bat for 28 deliveries in a row, and England were 85-6.

He was left with too much to do after his knock, which featured two fours and four sixes.

The performance of Wood, who has taken 6-44 across his two matches as he continues his return from an elbow injury, was the main plus point.

As England's injury problems continue to ease ahead of the T20 World Cup, there was a first international appearance for Warwickshire's all-rounder, Chris Woakes.

Rizwan & bowlers see Pakistan to victory

Pakistan's batting was similar to England's, with poor shots and poor decision-making.

They went 23 balls without a boundary in the powerplay and were 63-3 at the half-way stage.

He reached a half-century for the fourth time in five matches but was dropped on nine by Alex Hales.

He was guilty of a mistake when he hit a leg-side full toss from the other side to the other side.

Babar Azam's side were able to defend a low total thanks to an all-round performance that saw all six of the bowler pick up a single.

He took 1-16 from his four overs. Debutant Jamal only had two overs to bowl, but he took a single and showed great composure in the other to ensure that England did not win.

'We are a better team than that' - reaction

A very good game by the England captain. We were disappointed we didn't chase the runners. We think we're a better team than that. We were stuck with their spinners and couldn't move.

The man was amazing. He did a good job on a slow track. He is huge for us. He got the big ones. Batters can do silly things if someone with a bit of pace makes them do it.

I am proud of my team for their complete effort. We're happy to have him join the cricket team.

It is difficult to play against quality teams, but we believe in our ability. The win is for everyone.