RAWALPINDI: Pakistan beat England by 87 runs in the Tri- Series match.
According to the details, demonstrating exceptional resilience and all-round prowess, Pakistan secured a dominant 87-run victory over England in Tri-Nation Series during the second match of the tournament at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Opting to field after winning the toss, England initially exerted heavy pressure as Pakistan’s top order crumbled.
Key batters departed in quick succession, with Fakhar Zaman falling for a duck, Saim Ayub making 8, Babar Azam scoring 34, and Saad Baig adding 33.
However, a remarkable middle-order revival led by Hassan Nawaz (79) and Arafat Minhas (59) anchored the innings, driving Pakistan to a competitive total of 302/9 in their allotted 50 overs.
In response, England’s chase began promisingly before unraveling against disciplined bowling.
Despite resistance from Tom Banton (57), Ben Duckett (45), and Joe Root (33), Arafat Minhas delivered a match-defining performance with the ball, capturing 6 wickets for just 40 runs to restrict England to 215 all out.
Marking Pakistan’s second consecutive win in the tournament, this dominant 87-run victory over England in Tri-Nation Series positions the host nation strongly, as England prepares to face Sri Lanka in the next fixture on Thursday.
Editor’s Note: Pakistan vs England Head-to-Head ODI Record
Note on England vs Pakistan Head-to-Head in ODIs: According to official ESPNcricinfo historical statistics, Pakistan and England have shared an intense ODI rivalry spanning over five decades since their first encounter in 1974.
Prior to this fixture, both teams have faced each other in 92 One Day Internationals.
Overall, England holds the head-to-head advantage with 57 victories, while Pakistan has secured 32 wins, alongside 3 matches ending in a no-result.
In ICC Men’s Cricket World Cups, the record remains evenly balanced at 5–5 across 11 meetings, highlighted by Pakistan’s historic 1992 World Cup final triumph in Melbourne.
Bilateral series in Pakistan have been relatively rare over the past two decades, making local encounters highly competitive.
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While England’s high-octane white-ball strategy gave them dominance in recent years, Pakistan’s performance in this tournament reflects a formidable home advantage.
