RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and England will face off today in the ODI tri-series, with the national team aiming to secure its second consecutive victory.
England head coach Brendon McCullum has described playing cricket in the subcontinent as a challenge, saying teams must develop different strategies to adapt to local conditions.
McCullum said Pakistan are a strong opponent on home soil and England will need to prepare thoroughly for the contest.
The two sides will meet in the ODI format for the first time since 2023. The match will also mark their first ODI encounter on Pakistani soil in 17 years.
Pakistan and England have played 92 ODI matches against each other. England have won 57 games, while Pakistan have secured 32 victories. Three matches ended without a result.
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in the opening match of the series. The upcoming clash against England will be an important test for the Green Shirts as they look to maintain their winning momentum.
One important correction before publishing: Pakistan’s match against England is scheduled for today, October 20, 2026, but the head-to-head record in the supplied copy appears outdated. The ICC currently lists England with 57 ODI wins and Pakistan with 31, with three matches ending without a result. The supplied total of 92 matches and 32 Pakistan wins should be verified before publication.
