Pakistan didn't let the pre-match pressure break them, and England showed similar toughness. Despite being in a dire position at 118 for 4 in the 22nd over—trailing by 231 runs with several heavy hitters already back in the pavilion—England stayed in the fight. Jos Buttler proved his star quality here, blending an explosive playing style with a rare, quiet composure. Even as the pressure of the run rate mounted, he remained steady. He credits this to a mental and technical breakthrough over the last few years, where he learned to enter a 'meditative state' during play. This inner peace is visible on screen; while the action around him is violent, he often wears a slight smile or a neutral face.
Buttler's batting technique differs from players like Rohit Sharma and Steve Smith, specifically in how he keeps his hands lower. To find his balance and align his head, he focuses on the top of the off stump at the opposite end before shifting his attention to the bowler as he starts his movement. Meanwhile, officials had to intervene to stop Pakistan from using ball-roughing tactics against England.
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