England lose ODI tri‑series opener to Pakistan in Rawalpindi
England were bowled out for 215, losing by 87 runs to Pakistan who scored 302-9.
Key facts
- Pakistan scored 302-9 in 50 overs, with Hasan Nawaz 79, Arafat Minhas 59, Faheem Ashraf 39.
- England were all out for 215 in 38.4 overs, losing their last seven wickets for 50 runs.
- Arafat Minhas took 6-40, his first ODI five‑wicket haul and a half‑century.
- England’s opening partnership of 91 between Ben Duckett and Tom Banton collapsed after 57 and 45 respectively.
- England’s captain Harry Brook was bowled for 5, and Joe Root 33.
England began the tri‑series opener in Rawalpindi with a strong start, reaching 91-0 in 15 overs before collapsing to 215 all out in 38.4 overs.
Pakistan’s innings saw Hasan Nawaz score 79 off 74 balls, Arafat Minhas 59 off 58, and Faheem Ashraf 39 off 26, taking the total to 302-9.
Arafat Minhas delivered a career‑best 6-40 with left‑arm spin, taking the last seven wickets for 50 runs and securing the win for Pakistan.
England’s chase faltered after an opening stand of 91 between Ben Duckett and Tom Banton, with the pair dismissed for 45 and 57 respectively.
England’s next match is against Sri Lanka on Thursday at the same venue, with both teams looking for their first victory in the tournament.
Context
The tri‑series involves England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, with each team playing the others twice before a final. England’s winter schedule includes tours to Australia, South Africa and Bangladesh, and the series is part of their preparation for the 2027 World Cup.
How outlets headlined it
- The GuardianMinhas rips through England as Brook’s men wilt against Pakistan in tri-series opener
- Times of IndiaHarmanpreet Kaur’s 91 powers India to 3-0 T20I series sweep against Zimbabwe
- Sky Sports'Appalling' batting and 'wickets in clumps' leave England with ODI setback
- BBC SportSloppy England start winter with Pakistan defeat
- Sky SportsEngland crumble to defeat versus Pakistan in ODI tri-series opener
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