Stokes hopes a late The teams arrived in Rawalpindi locked at 1-1 after trading wins in Multan and will go head-to-head over the next five days looking to score a knockout blow.
But there was no hint of growing pressure as the tourists kicked off their final practice session with a raucous sixhitting competition on the outfield.
With assistant coach Paul Collingwood providing the throwdowns, the players took it in turns trying to clear the ropes and were eliminated one by one until only two remained.
Rehan Ahmed edged Harry Brook in a best of three finale, celebrating his recall to the side after eight months with a sweet straight hit and the all-important bragging rights.
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