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Stokes hopeful ahead of England’s series decider
Teams arrive in Rawalpindi locked at 1-1 after trading wins in Multan
England's Ben Stokes bats during a practice session, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024

BEN STOKES hopes a late injection of “good vibes” helps England throw off the shackles and wrap up their series-decider against Pakistan over the coming days.

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 six-hitting competition on the outfield.

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