England must not get carried away following the ODI win © Getty Images
Hosts Pakistan take on visitors England in the first of the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. England, who are coming off a convincing 3-1 win over Pakistan in the just concluded ODI series, are sure to be running high on confidence and would definitely aim to take it forward in the shortest format of the game as well. However, T20 being a different ball game can play a tricky role and could alter the whole perception of the series as well as the tour. Thus, England must not get carried away following the ODI win. LIVE SCORECARD: Pakistan vs England 2015, 1st T20I at Dubai
The visitors England, who are having a great time in the colored clothing format of the game will look to carry on the momentum in the T20I series as well. Unlike Pakistan, the Eoin Morgan-led side is more settled and has been performing extraordinarily well. With Jason Roy, Jos Buttler and Alex Hales having already activated their destructive mode it will make for a scintillating viewing experience. As for the bowling department Reece Topley has shown accuracy and control with new and old ball. He will surely be looking to book a ticket to India for T20I World Cup with another good series. Chris Woakes and Liam Plunkett will look to provide line and length bowling along with the spin of Adil Rashid. David Willey will be the player to look out for in the series. LIVE UPDATES: Pakistan vs England 2015, 1st T20I at Dubai