Hasan Nawaz's 79 Fires Pakistan to Victory
Pakistan
302/9 (50)
England
215/10 (38.4)
PAK won by 87 runs
View full scorecard →Pakistan have won by 87 runs. Pakistan batted first and posted 302/9 in 50 overs. England, chasing 303, fell short at 215/10 in 38.4 overs.
Hasan Nawaz was the standout in the first innings, scoring 79 off 74 balls (SR 107). 4 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus.
Tom Banton fought hard with 57 off 53 balls, but it was not enough to haul England over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Arafat Minhas delivered figures of 6/40 in 8.4 overs (Econ 4.8). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
PAK lead the series 3-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
79 off 74 balls (SR 107), 5 fours, 4 sixes
6/40 in 8.4 overs (Econ: 4.62)
59 off 58 balls (SR 102), 9 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Pakistan showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. England were outplayed in all departments. A 87 runs defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. PAK lead the series 3-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.