Bresnan in the wickets as Pakistan are made to suffer again

Paul Collingwood's hosts coasted to a six-wicket win, while Pakistan provided more evidence that they are still unable to clear their minds for cricket after the 'spot-fixing' stresses of the past week.

Pakistan chose to bat first but, on a pitch which they also struggled on two days ago, they stumbled to a hapless 89 all out – failing to come to terms with England's skill and tactical awareness.

After two wickets had twice fallen in quick succession in England's reply, it was again Eoin Morgan and Michael Yardy who saw them home to wrap up the NatWest International Series 2-0 and equal a world-record run of victories in the shortest format.

Collingwood hailed the character of his team after they claimed a record-equalling seventh consecutive Twenty20 international victory.

"It's a special achievement and we obviously did it during the best time which was during the World Cup," said Collingwood.

"To continue with that form, even though we've lost a couple of players, I'm delighted in the response of the dressing room and the bowlers as a unit are doing fantastically well.

"I think in the last seven games they haven't conceded over 148 runs which is fantastic in the Twenty20 format.

"We are just doing a lot of things really good – and we still have a lot of intent with the bat as well. Hopefully, that continues into the future."

Collingwood paid particular praise to his bowlers after they sucked the life out of Pakistan's potentially explosive batting line-up.

Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan took two early wickets to help start the rot as he returned figures of 3-10, while Stuart Broad, Ryan Sidebottom and Graeme Swann claimed two wickets apiece.

"It was exceptional again. I'm absolutely delighted with what was another strong display," added Collingwood.

"It sounds like a broken record but the bowlers again adapted to the conditions very well."