Pakistan's cricket fraternity bounced back to defend the country's national team in almost the same manner in which the players staged a comeback win against England in the opening T20 international at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.

Pakistan had been written off after the humiliating drubbing in the three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against England’s 'backup' team earlier this week. However, the national team bounced back in emphatic fashion in the first T20 international against England’s full-strength team to register a comprehensive 31-run win in Nottingham, signifying once again their status as a mercurial opponent.

After posting a mammoth 232 for 6 – their highest total in the format – Pakistan restricted the hosts to 201, bowling them out with four balls to spare, and wrapping up a comprehensive victory. Captain Babar Azam and his fellow opener, wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan, stole the show with quickfire half-centuries. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan then pitched in with three wickets apiece.

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The victory provided fans as well as the cricket fraternity a moment to rejoice.

Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop enjoyed the atmosphere with Trent Bridge again proving to be a delight for Pakistan.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan pointed out Pakistan's 'unpredictability'.

Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi loved, what he should, the flamboyance with which the batsmen reached the mammoth total.

Other cricketers chimed in, but all with one theme — Pakistan's comeback win.